Ideas on securing cables with a vintage look?

[whopperchopper]

I'm using plastic zip ties now but what can I use for a more vintage look? Thanks

 

[Rivnut]

Ebay has listings for "vintage bicycle brake cable clamps". I imagine other bike shops offer them too.

 

[Frank and Pam Skid Kings]

I've used the chrome tie straps. Cut the strap close to the locking point and hard to tell it's not a metal strap. And won't scratch paint just like regular tie straps.

 

[Andrew Gorman]

How vintage are you looking for? I've seen some lashed on with a kind of Turks Head knot with string that looked great. There are some simple old cable ties like these:

New ones are available from Model T parts suppliers. They are on Page 12 of the .pdf catalog at:
https://www.restorationstuff.com/
4.00US for aluminum, 5.00 for brass.

 

[birdzgarage]

I use bailing wire or wax coated string

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Cable clamps or clips