Retractable spools for soldering iron, oscilloscope, DMM and power cables would be amazing. Nothing I can think of would avoid mechanical damage at the spool en

Retractable spools for soldering iron, oscilloscope, DMM and power cables would be amazing. Nothing I can think of would avoid mechanical damage at the spool end, though, even if you can get good signal integrity. Mid-cable spools are easier but would be right in the way on the bench.