$50 Cable Management Fix

[@btodtv]

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[@philipperostin]

I am always amazed of all these cable management videos where NOONE talks about the fact that most cables are either too short or too long to be managed !

[@Deifiable]

3:15

[@philipperostin]

@@Deifiable well ok too long is easy to manage, but too short is either a very costly thing or just an extensions nightmare.

[@znefas]

​@@philipperostinor just a bit of time to manually extend the cables by cutting them, soldering them together, fitting a cable sleeve, and going with the rest of the setup. DYI is powerful if you've got some cables lying around!

[@philipperostin]

@@znefas oh wow, genius ! I did not think of this !

[@bladerunner12]

I covered the bottom of my desk in tightly-stretch elastic cargo netting which lets me just shove any cable or power brick or any device into the cargo net and it is held up flush against the bottom of the table. Lazy and effective.

[@btodtv]

I love hearing different methods like this! I bet it works great. Thanks for sharing - RG

[@kowhaifan1249]

This is genius, stealing this rn.

[@skythekid7683]

I wanted to go this route but I was wanting to do another way. So I took strips of Velcro and stapled them along the bottom of my desk and whatever cables I wanted to be managed down there would be wrapped in Velcro and then stuck the Velcro. that’s underneath the desk

[@sassyramen]

Any product recommendations?

[@bladerunner12]

​@@sassyramen Just search for something like RV elastic cargo net or camping elastic cargo net, the ones I got are basically like a 2foot x 1foot net and 4 screw-in pegs, so I got a couple of those and put them next to each other

[@MrRocknut]

I spent 5$ on screen door netting and 1.50$ on a dollarstore staple gun. Looks super clean.

[@travisladwig7711]

Great video guys!! I like these cable management videos just as much as the chair reviews. My OCD loves the clean look afterwards.

[@btodtv]

Glad you enjoyed the video. We're filming another one tomorrow so stay tuned! - RG

[@kor3176]

just wanna say this video completely changed my setup for like 50$. Very helpful!

[@Rusty_Gold85]

You will also need to allow some flex as when you change things around it doesn't " choke the wire " pulling them or shifting around . Even when dusting you lift them up to get around the items and you need excess to allow lifting

[@ThecrosseyedTexan]

You know that looks pretty good and when I worked an information technology is keeping cables straight in a server room was an essential. But this looks like hell on earth if you need to make a change

[@vanwrinkle-01]

Cable management on and around my desk was a total nightmare. 3 computers, 4 monitors, 2 printers, modem, router, phone, numerous Ethernet cables etc. It's just a total nightmare. I pulled everything out about 3 years ago and using adhesive clips I pretty much cleaned up the mess (and it was a real mess). It looked so much better. However, (and there is always a however lol), I have a section where several cables run from just under the desktop to the floor with an opening I cut in the backboard about a foot from the floor to access a receptacle. I bought a TROND Surge Protector Power Bar with USB (charge ports) and 13 outlets and 2 Trond Surge Protector Power Bar With USB and 4 outlets each as well I had two expensive surge protected power bars with either 7 or 8 outlets each. That's approximately 20 outlets and they're all used. I think you get the picture here. LOL I never heard of that server rack management part. I'm going to look for some on Amazon. I think that might just be the cat's a*s to redo this entire mess. I have an L shaped desk that's 6 foot X 6 foot. Fortunately I don't do videos so I don't have to worry about that. However (there's another one), I hate a desk with cables running all willy nilly on or in sight under it. It really looks bad like that. Within the next month or so I have to pull everything apart again and move the desk to have a new laminate floor put down. I think I'm going to purchase a few of those server rack units and re-do everything. Believe me, there are going to be some major changes and I think a few of those server rack units are going to be the game changer. By the time I get everything set up and hooked up again and redo a schematic of all the Ethernet cables and power cords (which I have to do as I go along) it's going to most likely take 2 or 3 days. I wasn't looking forward to doing this but now that I watched your video I'm not dreading it anymore. I think it's going to be an interesting but time consuming job. Thank God I'm retired or this would take a week or two. LOL I'm glad I came across this video (totally by accident). You did a great job explaining the server rack units as well as all the other clips. As I said it's going to be an interesting but time consuming job. I just wish you had added a link to the server rack management units (I'm just lazy) so I'll have to do some serious looking to find them. Well I guess I've flapped my gums enough here...errr I mean flexed my fingers enough here. It's time to go get supper ready and then I have to pull this computer and install a new one. I've been using this old girl for about 12 years now and I think she's getting little tired. It still works perfect just not upgradable to windows 11. Still using Windows 7 and the new one is Windows 11 so a major upgrade. Therefore, I thank you for taking the time to put this video together and posting it. It's an excellent video with some well thought out ideas which are going to make my job a lot easier. Take care and be safe.

[@AltimaNEO]

I feel like the cable raceway you got was pretty bad here. I bought a different reaceway with round cut outs for the wires to go through, and the covers were really easy take on and off. They also came with adhesive strip already applied and the pieces themselves were cut shorter so you can easily customize your run. The kit I bought also came with some angled covers if you were doing a 90 degree bend. Pretty nice!

[@JustMeUT99]

Buy double sided velcro. Cut into strips. Length will vary on your needs. I typically use about 6" strips. Using lathe screws attach the strips at intervals of about 6" - 8" apart in a row with a screw in the middle of the velcro. Cross the velcro like a bow around your cables. Nice and tidy to the underside of your table, easy to add or remove, and add any necessary spots.

[@iSOBigD]

I'm a big fan of black velcro too especially when I need to redo the cabling multiple times.

[@conhecimentoativo]

Your project turned out very well... I made a false bottom with MDF and a grid to leave the power strip protected inside so babies and children don't touch it and the access to the cables is on top.

[@tilu3303]

I like how much you cleaned up the cabling, but I cannot mount a power strip facing down, Heavy bricks will eventually get loose and fall out. Better to attach something that provides a vertical surface for the strip to attach to.

[@cluginbill]

Power bricks almost always take up too much space on a surge/power strip; sometimes blocking up to two other outlets on the strip. I like to use varying lenth extension cables to move the bricks off the strip. Perhaps by doing this, you could relocate the bricks so that they don't fall out of the upside-down strip? I wish we could post pictures here and I could show you what I'm talking about.

[@matthewbyrd398]

I liked how you said that making sure the power strip cord was long enough to reach the outlet was a "pro" tip! LOL!!

[@RobertPalomoMusic]

I bought that same set of cable management widgets for a home audio recording studio. The sleeves were useful but the rest are too small to work with standard microphone and speaker cables and AC power cords. They're fine for things like phone charger cords but most of my stuff is larger diameter.

[@mariansss1000]

Just clicked on your link. The Cord Management Organizer Kit alone costs 107 bucks now 😵‍💫 And the Server Rack over 50😰

[@Emtbtoday]

Them cable sleeves with zips i got 2 packs of them just fantastic for cable management but i think I'll be give them server racks a go, as setting up new custom corner desk just now one half for Gaming stuff other for Cad design and 3D printers just hope these are big enough

[@drauc]

I only recently started watching your channel, but I'm really surprised I haven't heard you guys mention anything about 3d printers yet. I know they are not exactly worth it for the average consumer, considering you can buy the kits with a lot of the things you would print for cheaper and potentially higher quality, but being able to specifically match things as far as size and which parts you need to your setup is really awesome, especially if you'd be already using the 3d printer in other areas of interest too

[@drauc]

the klamma clips from ikea, cable raceways, cable holders, magnet-embedded parts, it's kind of crazy how much you can do with a 3d printer as far as cable management.

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

I just use packaging tape it works surprisingly well. 😆. I screw the power strips to the bottom of the desk using the built in key mod holes. But tape also holds down small power strips just fine

[@winstonwun3380]

I recently installed a 2x2 server rack on the back of my standing desk, and I'm really happy with how much cleaner my setup looks. For aesthetics, I spray painted the server rack to match the color of my desk base. Regarding the visible vertical cables coming from the power hub, perhaps a mini modesty panel could be used to conceal them. The cable management boxes seem like a cleaner solution, but I think that they're pretty expensive for the function they serve. Another downside, in my opinion, is that the boxes have a significantly bigger footprint and don't look as minimal.

[@btodtv]

The server racks are pretty cool. I recently found a larger black one that I want to test out in a future video. The boxes are definitely a clean solution if you can fit it into your budget. Thanks for watching, I hope the video was helpful! - RG

[@Banthor]

@@btodtv Would you mind linking the black server rack you found? Would love to buy one without having to paint it!

[@Rejwen23]

@@btodtv so... did you tried that box?

[@mjc0961]

Imagine having a computer, all the accessories it entails, a standing desk, and a server rack, and thinking any of that is minimal. 😂

[@kvcf1111]

Hello! I like this cable management box it is very freakin expensive. Do you maybe know a cheaper alternative? My biggest problem is the undertable organizer boxes are usually too small for me. I have a pretty big power outlet which is 40cm in lenght and 12 cm wide so it doesn't even fit in most of them.

[@zhin5107]

Hello sir, I am a student major in industrial design in university of Alberta. I am currently doing a cable management project, and your demonstration of this work is very clear and inspiring. I wonder if I can use some of the scene in your video as the reference of my project. Thank you.

[@Rejwen23]

You didn't get response but maybe you could buy it for yourself and include your own setup into your project? I think that would be "plus" when you mention about it.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

design a L shape cable holder that simply hangs on the desk while attaching loose cables to the other flat side that the L hangs down keeping wiring out of sight. Make them segmented and interlockable so various pieces can clip together and extend to how long the desk is

[@jirls]

Hi edmonton friend 🇨🇦

[@DJaquithFL]

Wicker baskets with some cheap fake plants and cable ties, that's my go to solution. 👍😎 Also, you may want to look into buying a roll of cable ties that you can cut to lengths. I like the following because they're double-sided with different looks. _WILLBOND Fastening Tape Cable Ties Reusable Fastening Nylon Tape Double Side Hook Roll._

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU SO MUCH. TOTALLY AWSOME CABLE MANAGEMENT ORAGNIZATION. SHE CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL!!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKJS FOR SHARING.

[@MrVisde]

Thanks for sharing. The server rack management track is the piece I’ve been missing in my setup.

[@minanagui8354]

are you mounting the power strip with just double sided tape? and if so how is that holding up with pulling and putting the cables

[@VoidlessOfSpace]

I actually bought this and lemme tell you, it’s so much easier than using Velcro straps and tape.

[@CarProR]

Thx for this video. Curious which desk is that?

[@btodtv]

You're welcome! The desk is a NewHeights XT - RG

[@matthewrreis]

Ru sure the desk is a NewHeights XT? This isn’t a sit stand desk… the legs are too angled for that. Or am I incorrect? Either way, I like the desk and I’d love to buy one, but I cannot find it online.

[@btodtv]

That is the BTOD Kane desk. Sorry for the confusion-GK

[@ekphotography]

Looks cool, but how do you deal with the power strip and plugs that don't fit tightly enough upside down? I have several plugs that fit very loosely and no way they will stay in upside down...? Thanks for any suggestions..

[@penelopetech]

What was the name of the wire management box under desk that you ended up switching to?

[@jingjingmannen]

Very nice cable management!

[@chillmoney89]

2 questions: what office/tasking chair is that, and what desk mat/pad is that? Links would be great. Thanks!

[@btodtv]

The chair @1:05 is a Steelcase Leap V2. I highly recommend it. The desk pad is from Galloway Leather. - RG

[@HexlGaming]

Cablemanagement really does make all the difference in aesthetics and feel

[@mynameisneb]

Any ideas for when you have a back up battery beneath the desk?

[@Sablespartan]

Same man. I never see anyone mention the ups

[@GacktSama1992]

I know it goes over budget , but they make boxes for power surge protectors, and what I do for them is sit it inside and then mount it with earth magnets to the bottom of the desk .

[@Nemesiis85]

Can you use velcro tape instead of adhesive? Or is it a fire hazard?

[@lockdownstudio6079]

Brother what is your subwoofer name? Please Reply❤

[@Bryan-eg7si]

Are you guys able to make a similar video but for adjustable standing desks

[@btodtv]

We just filmed it yesterday! Stay tuned - RG

[@DqkdTV]

Thank u for the good video!!! 🙏❤

[@Boombomb]

Or buy a 2m plastic self-adhesive cable channel for 2-3$ and cut and drill it however you see fit.

[@shadowr2d2]

Thank you for posting this video. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work.

[@btodtv]

Thanks -GK

[@Soghe117]

My man used a handsaw just few inches away from his defenseless parquet

[@swedeswede7762]

I also agree with the power under the table did looking bad. Otherwise good job

[@tcttvradio]

The included screws would’ve had washers with them so that the screws don’t damage the plastic or as a back up to save using bigger screws you just drill a new hole..

[@ibanezrg320fm]

This was a pretty good video. Thanks for sharing

[@btodtv]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching! - RG

[@emmanuelechem2811]

Yo! Link the power strip with the long cable?

[@RealJimmyB]

Where is your desk from?

[@lewissheppard9801]

This was so helpful

[@LeandroMartinezLFM]

at 2:25, what is the name of those white clips you use in the corner to make the LED strips "L-shaped"?

[@FractalPrism.]

you could have led with the result "all this effort didnt work out, but watch anyway to avoid my mistakes"

[@luxuryfragrances9464]

Hey, what do you call that grey wallpaper on your wall, if you can, please provide the amazon link for it :)

[@babyhermon6904]

The trick for serve cable tracks is to latch one side on then pull slightly towards the other side to get all the teeth to engage at the same time. Those teeth are more flexible than they feel.

[@MountainBiker5]

very good, thank you so much

[@Donivar]

What I see in all desk cable management videos is that it seems none of these youtubers use an actual power regulator, just regular power outlet extensions.

[@aktechhubspot2035]

You didn't use ups ( uninterrupted power supply) device !! Why?

[@hahaitskatie]

What kinds of screws did you use for the cable raceway?

[@Gunbardo]

That baseus 12 in 1 dock tho... It beats all other thunderbolt 4 docks that locks 60fps monitor output... I ran a 240hz over it's DP output and work just fine. Idk what's wrong with all the big names like sateshi or caldigit, they're overly expensive and don't even work as good.

[@hoangcowboy]

That really is my type, I will do that way ❤

[@ivanshipilov4265]

WIRE MESH CABLE TRAY is much cheaper and more practical. obo bettermann, cablofil and others. Sold in 3 meter pieces. Available in widths from 50 to 500 mm. It costs 5 times cheaper. And very convenient.

[@Benmedrano4000]

I have that same exact rack but it was only like $3 for two of them where i'm from.

[@nasler3143]

Where did you get your desk

[@DennisHecox]

what happened if you move house?

[@metawrld_dream]

what are those panels called, can you send me link?

[@Elrevisor2k]

Excellent thanks for the video

[@therealnmg]

What speakers are those?

[@pddaemon7]

Ain't nobody got time for this 😮

[@redc32a]

Looks good, but what if you use a UPS instead of a power strip? How would you work that in?

[@Sablespartan]

I have the same question

[@LightHawKnight]

Man all my cable management issues are cause the cables are too damn short. How do they think a 3 foot power cable is good enough?! Or a 3 foot displayport cable. Have to spend the extra cash means even less for cable management. Velcro strap everything and hope it looks nice is hard with such short cables.

[@enterprisecreations1492]

Cable management box price is insane!

[@chickendrawsdogs3343]

My setup looked ok for a while, but once I added a Cintiq 22 to the mix with THREE separate cables, it's a nightmare.

[@Yerrrr96]

I live this video but for me the adhesive strips in the power strip fall off, even with Velcro adhesive too 😢 and it’s not that heavy

[@btodtv]

Do a better job cleaning prior to sticking -GK

[@notrace3117]

What was that cable management box at the end

[@btodtv]

This is the Ultimate Cable Box - bit.ly/3oofikH -GK

[@semj]

@@btodtv shorted url are you serious? Pretty trashy

[@btodtv]

LOL, what? -GK

[@ericwolkoff2054]

Was it always $190+ ??

[@MaximusPanin]

Where is PC ?

[@liemylylac]

In vietnam, i buy server rack for 4$

[@johnbehneman1546]

THANK YOU, AMAZON.

[@taro9753]

Any tips for a glass desk?

[@Abrin32]

Nice.

[@ShawnPitman]

lol @0:35 skeptical of Panduit

[@user-1billlon]

I can’t fix it becuase my pc has to much wires and it’s old

[@akhilashok8881]

where is the cpu?

[@craigmcfly]

That cable management kit is £40 / $48 in the UK :(

[@KenWiggerAnotherAncientGamer]

Nice!!!!!!!!

[@sanirasheedabdullah5528]

You are supposed to slide the cover on. Thats why you found it difficult

[@Spoonuk666]

That super bright yellow ethernet cable though 🤣

[@btodtv]

Keeping it real using what we have for that part -GK

[@kkplayz1529]

I have a small chotu desk😂 but I will move to a new house so I'll get a bigger one

[@ianbelletti6241]

Its never a good idea to run your power cables bundled with the data cables as the emf off the power cables can cause interference. Power cables should run 90 degrees across or at least 6" away from your data cables.

[@ivanshipilov4265]

I advise you to read the rules in the field of telecommunications. Power cables can be laid together with data cables over a distance of up to 25 meters.

[@ianbelletti6241]

@@ivanshipilov4265 can and should are two different things. If you run power and lv data cables together, the data cables need to be properly shielded. This may be by using shielded cables or running the data cables in a metal conduit separate from the power cables. The power cables came and will create interference on the data cables if protection isn't provided. This interference will manifest in slower data speeds to failed communication. That's why even though the book says that they can be laid together you keep them apart or run them at 90 degrees to each other where you can. It comes down to the idea of best practices vs allowable practices.

[@Rusty_Gold85]

@@ivanshipilov4265 I was a Tech in Australia using EXFo on DSL testing and the big killer is power cables in the same tray and especially when it knocks out Db signal loss between company network lead in and router . Keep them separated by using insulated pipe

[@ivanshipilov4265]

@@Rusty_Gold85 That's all right. But at such a small length as in this video, it does not play any role at all. Let there be an impact of electrical cables on information cables, but not so much that you can forget about it. There is more harm to the signal not from electrical cables and the magnetic field, but from the bending or compression of the cable.

[@leafyLF]

the cable organizer kit is £44...

[@hjjr-se5jv]

I gave up on cable management a long time ago....🤣!

[@Spirch]

one thing to say, ikea SIGNUM cable management

[@Boogie_the_cat]

50 bucks? I'll keep the mess. It's not like I'm getting in better homes and gardens magazine. My floor is covered with cat tunnels, cardboard boxes, and cat toys. I'll manage the cables in my PC because better air flow, but even that doesn't cost anything, just time. As long as you have a decent case with routing options. I'll stick with my messy desk wires and buy $50 of cat füd. 😻🐇💨

[@raiza0116v]

great‼️XD

[@dr.cornscoop4864]

Series 2 or soji

[@btodtv]

Soji for me all the way. At 6'2" I don't fit great in the Series 2. Our best chair under $800 video might be helpful to you. - RG

[@dr.cornscoop4864]

Thanks man, I’m also 6’2 and want to lounge more than work. Do you think a headrest on the series 2 would be a good sacrifice for comfort on the social?

[@btodtv]

The headrest on the Series 2 is pretty good. Its made more for resting your head against rather than fitting into your neck. My problem with the Series 2 is the short seat pan. I have long legs, so the seat depth is way too short. For a chair to just chill in then it's pretty comfortable but won't be the best ergonomically at 6'2". The Amia is a much better option, but no headrest options. - RG

[@dr.cornscoop4864]

@@btodtv thanks for all the replies, appreciate you plenty. also, is the mesh on the soji rough or soft?

[@joannlin6799]

Ummm is it just me? It looks like your laminate tabletop is sagging in the middle.... Tbh I would invest a bit more on the tabletop. Your desk only have 1 monitor and it's already sagging. If you plan to go to a double monitor set up, this tabletop will not hold all the equipment well.

[@dreidrei1643]

Jesus Loves all of you guys

[@rinse3x]

200 usd for a cablebox lol what?

[@bobbymoss6160]

$50? Velcro straps $12 + zip ties $6 = $18.

[@ttb1641]

The first thing tho

[@FURIAfdx]

news flash, u can do the same with some tape for less than 5 bucks lol

[@thatguy7085]

Most people don’t want to spend $50 on cables.

[@jamesbrooks9321]

no UPS?

[@lowvpro9651]

Can easily do this for less than 10.

[@wegas308]

I aint spending allat Ill just duck tape my cables to the table 💀