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Cable comb for desk and workbench

Preview of the CNC template “Cable comb for desk and workbench”

Screw-on strip with slots that widen towards the end: cables are pushed through the narrow neck and stay in place. Number and cable size adjustable.

Size
164 × 44 mm, 6 mm thick
Material
Plywood
Difficulty
Beginner
Milling time
approx. 8 min
Bits
End mill Ø 2 mm
Customise
Size, text and details adjustable with sliders

Free with an account · carve with Chrome or Edge · no installation

Build instructions

Materials and accessories

QtyPart
2Wood screws 4 × 35 mm with wall plugs

Also: sandpaper (grit 120 and 240), a utility knife or fine saw and, for joints, a rubber mallet.

Carving and finishing

  1. Clamp the workpiece flat on the spoilboard or secure it with double-sided tape, and set the origin as shown in the carving assistant.
  2. Carve the screw holes and the outline with the 2 mm end mill; the small cutter fits through the narrow necks of the slots.
  3. Free the parts at the holding tabs with a utility knife or fine saw and sand the tab remains flush.
  4. Lightly break the edges with sandpaper (grit 120, then 240) and remove burrs.

Assembly and final touches

  1. Screw the comb under the tabletop or to the wall with two countersunk screws, slots facing forward.
  2. Press cables in from the front through the neck. If it is too narrow, open it up a little with a round file.

How to carve this template

  1. OpenOpen the template in the app and adjust size and text if you like.
  2. CheckLook at it in 3D, check run time and warnings.
  3. Set upThe carve wizard guides you through material, clamping, bit and zero point.
  4. CarvePress start; the app drives your Grbl router directly over USB.