HOW TO COIL CABLE LIKE A PRO // the over under AND over over techniques explained

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In this video I show two methods for coiling cables properly - the over/over and the over/under technique... and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.... I coil XLR cable, BNC cable, and AC cable (stingers). #readiysteadiy #gripelectric #organize
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[@tecknitian4514]

this is such a good explanation! It's simple, every time I watched other videos I couldn't figure out what they were doing!

[@samuelturner6076]

I watched 4 other different videos trying to learn this but I think this is the one that made it click for me so thanks.

[@readiysteadiy]

glad it could help out

[@wnrausch]

I've even used over-under on garden hoses!

[@JohnSproull]

I throw cables in a pile and then spend an hour removing knots. Please make a video detailing this advanced method.

[@readiysteadiy]

lol - advanced method video upcoming!

[@readiysteadiy]

0:00 introduction 0:10 why the film/television technique? 0:28 three kinds of cables 1:10 over/over technique of coiling cable 2:37 advantage to over/over 2:54 over/under technique of coiling cable 4:19 examining the two techniques pulled apart 4:43 the downside to over/under 5:25 what to do with smaller cables

[@andrewpadilla830]

Great video explanation OnPoint took me a little while to get the hang of it but if I seen this video when First Learning I would be a pro my first day definitely sharing this with the new stage hands✌️

[@royniederhiser9894]

Excellent explanation. Perfect speed of delivery!

[@readiysteadiy]

Thanks so much - glad you liked it!

[@alcraig1]

Use over/under on your garden hoses too!

[@johnswimcat]

Excellent video. I watched it once then used the over and over technique to coil two 15 metre cables. Next time I'll try using the over and under. It will be worth adding Velcro straps to all my cables. Thanks for making and posting the video, liked and subscribed 😀

[@readiysteadiy]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@daveharvison7128]

I think I'm getting it, thank you!

[@spivification]

Waiting for coil masterclass. :p

[@inhksunny5366]

Thanks for sharing this. Is there a way to coil for flatness to ease storing sideways beside iPad in thin pouch which does not have much room?

[@readiysteadiy]

the larger the loops, the fewer loops required... which would equate to a thinner coil.... Nesting each loop inside each other with ever greater diameters would help too - but may be a bit annoying to accomplish...

[@abraxaf]

Well explained! Should have more views. Any brand/type of cable Velcro you recommend?

[@readiysteadiy]

Maybe this would help…? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpSymYmbjM6Jj5Ysi=B2p1SEnhzi57OmYT.

[@aarona.3780]

I inherited some old, long XLR cables. Tried over/under on one but it seems to have a strong memory of overhand, so when I try O/U it looks all sloppy. Can you speak to wiping clean a cable's memory? (Brainwashing?)

[@readiysteadiy]

I think teaching a cable to take a new shape is like teaching anything - time, repetition, patience....

[@tomasinacovell4293]

I try it, it just doesn't work.

[@jrc202]

To hard for me