80mm - Cable Wranglas
80mm Cable Wranglas size. This is a handy cable retractor for cleaning up those messy and tangled cable you have. Model is based on a normal tire and three spoke rim design for easy hand turning. Video is included showing operation but simply thread a fitting cable through the tire hole and rim hole and turn the rim while holding the tire to retract the cable.
This is the 80mm size but below is a size guide so you can know which size should work best for you:
- 60mm -> 1.5ft cables (bigger cable ends may prevent use of this, hdmi, USB-A, etc)
- 80mm -> 5ft cables
- 100mm -> 10ft cables
- 120mm -> +15ftcables (I didn't have a long enough cable to test full length capacity) NOTE: I used a 4.5m diameter cable to test these capacity lengths which is a thicker cable for sure. Using thinner cables you may be able to get longer cables to fit.
Depending on your printer the wheel and rim might be slightly stuck together. Usually you can apply a little extra force by hand to get it turning good. However if you have trouble doing this I've included a printable tool for each size. After printing the matching wheel wrench file simply insert the end that fits nicely into the rim spokes and use the added leverage you now have to get the wheel turning nice. It's definitely not required but I have also used a syringe to add some lubricant between the wheel and rim and then they turn extremely nice.
In addition to the cable wranglas models I've included some options for printable storage racks. One free standing stackable rack and base is available for each size. Start by printing a base of any size (everything stacks but start with the base for the largest cable wranglas your using for good stability), then print the stackable tire racks which will fit into the base and every other stackable tire rack. Two wall racks are available to each size one being a screw on type and another which fits into a standard workshop pegboard wall. The screw on type can also be secured with command strips just make sure the weight the strip can hold is sufficient.
Printing instructions: Cable wranglas: Use organic supports (tree supports) two may or may not be needed on the cable holes depending on your printer. Otherise normal PLA settings should work. Tire storage racks: Print all of these upside down and no supports should be need other than the pegboard model which needs tiny supports under the pegs. Otherwise normal PLA settings should work.













