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I happened to see just the last bit on this topic so may be repeating
someone. For holding 1/4" tubing, try the little plastic clips
available from McM-Carr that are designed for just that purpose. As I
recall they come in strips, you break off how many you need, then array
the strips radially onto a flat surface to form & hold the spiral shape.