Thread: Tidy Cabinet Wiring
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07-08-2019 #1
Look at CPC before RS, Farnell and Digikey unless money is no object. CPC are part of Farnell but you can often find the exact same parts cheaper at CPC.
Cable trunking is the normal solution. https://cpc.farnell.com/c/cable-lead...-slot-trunking
Cable tie bases are available in self adhesive or screw fixing. https://cpc.farnell.com/c/cable-lead...ble-tie-mounts
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07-08-2019 #2
Cable trunking that Muzzer linked to is far better for hiding excess cable, and is probably the easiest to get into if you need to change anything.
To get neat wiring with only cable ties involves being very accurate with wire lengths, and if you do need to change anything, you normally need to cut and replace quite a few cable ties.
To give an idea of how good trunking is, here's a couple pics from my lathes cabinet during it's retro -
Avoiding the rubbish customer service from AluminiumWarehouse since July '13.
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07-08-2019 #3
Don't forget Rapid Electronics either, they often beat CPC for some stuff even if they don't sell quite the same range, they do the Hellerman slotted conduit stuff. Just saved about£20 on my big toroidal transformer with them
And I have to say that even if it doesn't lend itself to modifications, the old fashioned lacing cord has a certain niceness to it.
Last edited by Voicecoil; 07-08-2019 at 10:34 PM.
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08-08-2019 #4
Yes, good point. I've bought a few things from Rapid over the years.
Lacing cord is a lost art form! I recall wiring harnesses being laced up on pinboards back in the day. Real professional examples (aerospace and defence) would even varnish the knots for added security.
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