Not-so-dumb Dummy cord

Discussion in 'Functional Gear & Equipment' started by hot diggity, Apr 6, 2019.


  1. hot diggity

    hot diggity Monkey+++ Site Supporter+++

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    I stumbled onto this thing in a junk drawer and have no idea where it came from. It's black cord, mildly elastic and has magnetic fasteners on the ends. I was looking for a dummy cord to attach my cigar punch, stylus, AR front sight tool, and a very light weight bottle opener/LED flashlight combination to my cargo pocket snap. This cord has far more potential than I initially realized.

    It's kept all my junk attached to my pocket for months now, like any dummy cord would. With the magnet, it also retrieves dropped bolts that have fallen into an inaccessible part of a car. It's quick to attach around your neck if you need the flashlight ready for action. The magnet fastener makes it easy to isolate and remove or replace one item on the cord.

    It's a junk drawer win-win.
     
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  2. ghrit

    ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

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    Will it part if yanked while around your neck?
     
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  3. hot diggity

    hot diggity Monkey+++ Site Supporter+++

    Yes, it will, but with this one, only after the elastic has reached the end of its stretch. I find it interesting that it's never come open and dumped all my stuff off the end. :)
     
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  4. Motomom34

    Motomom34 Monkey+++

    I have a band like that but mine is leather. It has the magnetic clasps. The clasps have a notch to lock it in but the magnet is strong.

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  5. Ganado

    Ganado Monkey+++

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    I use these for my hair, keep thm on my wrist, they come in handy for lots of things
     
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  6. Ura-Ki

    Ura-Ki Grampa Monkey

    I use these, first discovered them at the construction supply stores, great for securing power cords, air hoses, ext.
    neat thing is they come in all sorts of useful sizes, are reusable, and have a long useful life!
    I even keep packages of them in my cars, boat, and airplane, just in case!
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