This Cable Making Bench helps you build Custom Cables which can eliminate tons of push-wires (also called Jumpers). That alone boosts project reliability and improves appearance.
But, making cables can be a challenge since headers are light weight and wires thin. That's why I chose to build this Cable Making Bench as a stage to hold pieces in place. Its much easier to wire wrap a cable this way. Without it, you'll be struggling.
The Bench is comprised of an MDF base holding two 830 tie-point Solderless Breadboards. As an afterthought, I placed some masking tape in front and marked off 1 inch points to judge cable length. This worked well and I recommend you do the same.
Low cost MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is available at places like Lowe's and Home Depot. Its sold in 2 by 2 feet and above sizes. Its very flat and uniform. It works great for Micro projects but is susceptible to water damage. I get mine cut for me when purchasing. So its wise to know what sizes you need in advance.
Shown next is a Layout Diagram of Platform and Component dimensions.
Let's follow that with another diagram showing Component locations in X-Y (Inches).
Using the Cable Making Bench
If you navigate over to this page, you'll see example pictures showing Cable making steps using the Bench. Its also helpful for making Component-Carriers or Module-Carriers!
Now that I've used one, I can't imagine building Solderless Projects without it.