When stringing LED tapes (or even regular light strings, for that matter) to spiral wrap a tree trunk or metal pole, it always takes me forever to try to get the spirals uniform, and even then they are never really as uniform as I would like. That, plus inevitably the wraps don't stay put and I am having to re-adjust them over time. I hit on the idea of creating a loom framework consisting essentially of several vertical straps with some sort of registration clip or cup set at regular intervals running down each strip. The light tape / wire then is just wrapped around the cylinder, sitting in the little cup / clip on each strap as one winds around the pole. Viola! A near perfect set of spirals in very short order, and no slipping. Does anyone have an idea of an easy way to create such s loom? For the body of the tapes, I thought of using plastic hanging strap like You are not allowed to view links.
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Anyone have a glimmer? A better idea?