Abstract: A device is provided for gathering, securing, or bracing objects using a tightened coil of flexible cord element. The device includes a positioner element to which is attached a flexible cord element. The cord element is looped once and pulled through a cavity in the positioning element. The looped cord element is placed around one or more objects, and tightened by pulling the free end of the cord element, which is then looped around the objects one or more additional times, the additional loops being formed adjacent to the positioner element. The coiled assembly is locked in place by returning the uncoiled portion of the cord element to the positioner element and pushing a section of cord element into a clip on the unit.