I just did this Mod to my extension Reel . The only difference was I had the Male coming out the Center Spoke to plug into the wall and the Female coming out as the extension on the reel and the reel staying near the wall outlet. Amazing modification and I can't believe it took me this long to discover this. Thank you very much. ALSO I can't believe manufacturers didn't modify their mold to add this hole in their center spoke so we don't have to drill in this MOD. Thanks again .
Thanks for the video. For all the commenters wondering why manufacturers don't make it with a hole, it is because they recommend not using the cord while it is wound up as it could overheat.
Life Saver... I am a DJ doing movies and was tired of wrapping my 100ft 3 end plug each weekend... Works like a charm thank you for posting. Tom East Haven CT
THIS WORKS!! I bought a cord roller exactly like this at Lowe’s. Same problem: the design of the roller is flawed in that it doesn’t come with a hole to push the plug through. So, you have to make your own opening. You will need a 2” drill bit for boring holes in wood, or else you’re going to have a little work on your hands. The cord roller is made of tough, thick plastic, and you will have to drill through the plastic reinforcers on the inside of the core of the cord roller to make room for the plug to go through. It helps to shine a flashlight through the opening while you’re drilling so you can see inside it while you’re drilling downward through the core.
Good break down. I believe the bit I used for this was 1-1/2” but sounds like 2” works as well. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
I just bought two of these to mitigate our garage’s cord disasters. As I went to load one, I kept thinking…why isn’t there a hole in the center? This isn’t going to work! So I googled how to spool an extension cord for use and came across this. Instinct was right; confirmed by this helpful vid. Thanks!
Dude, if you hadn’t made this video I was about to throw this trash away. Now it works great. You should reference this model in the title for other people looking for this. Lifesaver man.
Good idea. This is a total game changer. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
Thank you so much! Your video was exactly what I was looking for. I thought it must’ve been me, but you showed me that it was a design flaw and the reel I’ve been frustrated working with for the past five years with a 100 foot cord, is now so much enjoyable to use.
All this time I thought it was me! I thought I was too inept to use my reel properly. Thanks for posting this video. I plan to modify mine later today.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. This made so much sense after watching. Like other people....can't believe manufacturers wouldn't just pop a hole in it to begin with!
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
I went ahead and made this modification, I fished the cord end (plug side) thru the holes just like you did. I had replaced the plug before ,so I removed it again and reconnected it for the mod. I also soldered/tinned the wire ends of my cord , as they were stranded, to facilitate a better connection at the plug end. Thanks again for a great video. My 'mod-ed" cord is working great..
Vincent Casesa glad you found this useful. Seems like it’s something manufacturers could incorporate for an insignificant additional cost. I’ve found having the female end on the side of the reel is great indoors when I need to move lights or a vacuum room to room. But a male end on the side is useful outdoors allowing me to unroll the length on the cord to use the female end on tools like electric lawn and garden equipment.
I've wanted to do this for ages, but I kept looking at the side of the reel with the handle. Saw your video . . . Doh! . . . Got it done in five minutes. Thank you.
A word of caution about using cord reels. I am a retired firefighter. Years ago, an electrician/fire buff made us a few cord reels, using steel reels. He gave each one 3 strand, flat cables, 150' long. These were primarily used for portable lighting in burned out buildings, and occasionally smoke ejector fans. Well, apparently our halogen lighting drew too many amps, because the cable that was still wound on the reel began to melt. I had the shitty job of cutting away the fused together cable from the reel, in an attempt to salvage the reel. After 3-4 hours I had the fantastic job of telling the Chief that his buddy the electrician shouldn't be allowed to play with the trucks anymore. He agreed....and the reel was toast....Use appropriate gauge extension cords...
Thank you for sharing your experience. This is a very real concern that I think alot of people overlook to their own detriment, especially when it's space heater season. For what it's worth the cord I used in this is 12 gauge and rated for 15 amps which is why it's twice the price of a comparable thinner wire. amzn.to/33Sx8SO
Great men all thinking alike. I am from a different continent and I have the same problem. And I came up with the same solution for it too. We're all more alike than we know 🙂
Thank you for the advice…I didn’t have a bore bit so I had to use the thickest drill bit to make one larger hole. Took me a while to get a large enough hole for the plug to fit through. I give you full credit though for the idea. Thanks pal!!
Resourceful! The extra time was still cheaper than a bore bit so good on ya. Thanks for sharing your experience. I still use mine regularly years later.
Awesome ty so much. I just bought the exact same set up but was scratching my head on how to make it work …did a quick search and this vid popped up. Great tip 👍🏾
Most amazingly simplistic and helpful DIY suggested modification !!!! Thank you! Hope HDX plastic is good enough to withstand the drilling without cracking.
Thank you so much for this video! I was at a loss to try to figure out how to run some cable and quickly wind it for band competition and this was great!
With a minimum of tools - like hole saws - I had a great couple of hours using the tools I do have. Wonderful time and works and looks great. I can't imagine how this design ever made it into the factory. Thanks for great instruction and a good time in the back yard.
Damn dude I'm glad u shared this hack...I just did this sitting in my garage with the same reel and 100' cord...works like a charm ...I actually have the female side coming off the reel and the male coming thru the center whole as most of my devices have a male plug...I think its easier to pull the cord off the reel that u need and the reel can stay stationary next to the outlet. 👍🏿x1000
Love to hear you made the upgrade. If you’re looking for more home improvement tips and tricks I have other videos like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
Great tip. Just bought one of these rollers for the first time, and I thought, hmmm... I bet there's a good tip out there on how to use this. This is what I was hoping to find. I only had a 1" drill bit, but I made it work. 👍
Kudos. Nobel nomination on the way. After messing with a dysfunctional reel for years I finally became exasperated enough to google "How to set up an extension reel" and was served with your vid. Mine is an identical unit so, not having a hole saw I set about using my drill. Note to anyone else: after you've roughed the hole you can increase it to the necessary diameter by running a large bit in reverse so that it rasps the plastic away without gouging too much out. That's my contribution to the hack. This has been the best thing I've done all day and I feel like I've moved incrementally up the evolutionary scale as a result. So I'm going to toast you with a coffee followed by an icy beer (I hope you like beer). UA-cam university has done it again. Cheers.
No homo, but I love you. I just said to myself that I am tired of screwing with extension cords and I have two of these wheels. This helps a lot. Thanks!
You are supposed to find the center of your extension cord and hook that to the plastic hook in the center of the reel. When you wind up the reel, you will have both ends available. Just pull the length you need and reel sits in the center of the operation. I plug my extension cord to itself, lay it out and find the half way point. I put a wrap of bright colored electrical tape to mark the center. You only have to do this once. Hook the center of the cord to plastic clip and roll it up. You now only need to roll up 50 percent of the length of the cord.
It’s nice to see the original design intent. And it lays out well on a driveway in that specific instance. But I can’t imagine using that method to move an extension cord around a job site, in between rooms, as needed. I actually do prefer the approach in my video more. What are your thoughts?
@@notwaitingtolive I love to modify stuff so I'm good with it. However, there are two issues: 1. you now have the full length of cord to wind back up instead just half. 2. I can see you getting almost all the way to the job site and the male plug comes out of the wall..... I have the same reel. The handle snapped off the arm, so I modified mine. I reinforced the back of the arm with plywood and bolted on a big wooden spinner knob. It reels up twice as fast.
I wished I had seen this months ago. I couldn't figure it out and was really getting on my nerves. I guess these are just designed for cord storage and not daily use. Thank you so much Manny!!
Great idea ....I also watched a video that you put the ends together and fold it kinda together and put the end loop in the hook and wind it works a treat too
Beautiful, dude. 1st time homebuyer putting together a simple shop. Bought one of these today and immediately recognized the design flaw. Maybe I would've figured out the solution on my own (doubtful), but I appreciate the time savings. Cheers!
I bought a reel today. After ten minutes of getting nowhere with it, I came in from the shed to find online help. Thank you. I was beginning to think I'd been struck stupid.
This pos cost me an hour an half of work and 45 min trying to make it work before I put a hole in it, guess it works if i unplug before winding it. Preciate it. also realized afterwards this is ment for storage.
What a BRILLIANT IDEA!!!! The one that I bought has a "holder slot" for the female end, but it would keep hitting the side of the base. . . I thought I was going crazy, my step daughter observed that it was "seriously design flaw". . . Thank you, thank you for the idea here. . .
Its a design flaw for sure. It never made sense to me for many years. I use a couple of these modified reels all the time. Total game changer. Now it’s painless wrapping up extension cords.
I just never figured out how come this reel company maker can still sell this unfinished product. I found myself stupid to have bought this orange plastic product. You have to unroll the whole extension to use it and you have re-enroll it back. It's just useless unless you want to roll an extension cleanly. But your solution is absolutely bright! thank you for this big help. I'm now running in the garage to remove the dust from and transform it as a useful one!
Game changer for sure. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
You’re welcome. Someone mentioned that the reason might be the cord could overheat while on the reel. But I have not had that happen in years of heavy use as a contractor. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
I just fold(?) the cord in half and put the folded part in the catch roll up and you got both ends coming out equally, so it makes it whatever length you need. Without the need to modify the spool
I was wondering if I was the only one wondering why this reel didn't accommodate a way to use the cord while it's reeled. Like an air hose reel or even a garden hose reel for goodness sake. Seems simple enough to add a hole to the center spindle. I guess most people who use this just want storage. I wanted something more affordable than a retractable reel with the option to use it without the reel if I wanted to. This is a great video.
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
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I just did this Mod to my extension Reel . The only difference was I had the Male coming out the Center Spoke to plug into the wall and the Female coming out as the extension on the reel and the reel staying near the wall outlet. Amazing modification and I can't believe it took me this long to discover this. Thank you very much. ALSO I can't believe manufacturers didn't modify their mold to add this hole in their center spoke so we don't have to drill in this MOD. Thanks again .
Just did this mod with your idea. It worked perfect!
I also did that because the Blower line length is short as well as the hedge trimmer. 😊
Yup also did the mod this way. Thanks for the idea
Thanks for the video. For all the commenters wondering why manufacturers don't make it with a hole, it is because they recommend not using the cord while it is wound up as it could overheat.
This is what I learned today. Makes so much sense.
Simply unwind it to the fullest to use. Then easy as pie to reel 'er back in.
Most videos you watch and want the 4m of your life back...this one was worth the investment, great tip!
Thank you for the compliment. It’s a game changer for sure. Use these almost every day.
Thank you! Been struggling with this stupid reel for years and finally decided to do something about it !
Life Saver... I am a DJ doing movies and was tired of wrapping my 100ft 3 end plug each weekend... Works like a charm thank you for posting. Tom East Haven CT
Weatherdog Entertainment glad you found this useful, especially with the clean up, my least favorite part of working.
THIS WORKS!! I bought a cord roller exactly like this at Lowe’s. Same problem: the design of the roller is flawed in that it doesn’t come with a hole to push the plug through. So, you have to make your own opening. You will need a 2” drill bit for boring holes in wood, or else you’re going to have a little work on your hands. The cord roller is made of tough, thick plastic, and you will have to drill through the plastic reinforcers on the inside of the core of the cord roller to make room for the plug to go through. It helps to shine a flashlight through the opening while you’re drilling so you can see inside it while you’re drilling downward through the core.
Good break down. I believe the bit I used for this was 1-1/2” but sounds like 2” works as well.
I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
Bought the exact same one down here in Australia, and was scratching my head until I saw your vid. Worked a treat. Cheers
Rock on!
Believe it was designed to be folded in half and the loop clipped into the hook. This is much better though
I just bought two of these to mitigate our garage’s cord disasters. As I went to load one, I kept thinking…why isn’t there a hole in the center? This isn’t going to work! So I googled how to spool an extension cord for use and came across this. Instinct was right; confirmed by this helpful vid. Thanks!
Dude, if you hadn’t made this video I was about to throw this trash away. Now it works great. You should reference this model in the title for other people looking for this. Lifesaver man.
Good idea. This is a total game changer.
I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
Same
Oh thank you. I almost broke my wrist making the hole but I figured it out. Nothing makes me crazy than a tangled extension cord. Thank you.
I JUST bought the same wheel 😂 What a design flaw. Helped a lot man.
Thank you so much!
Your video was exactly what I was looking for.
I thought it must’ve been me, but you showed me that it was a design flaw and the reel I’ve been frustrated working with for the past five years with a 100 foot cord, is now so much enjoyable to use.
All this time I thought it was me! I thought I was too inept to use my reel properly. Thanks for posting this video. I plan to modify mine later today.
I bought this exact same thing and this video is exactly what I came here for! Thank you for the tutorial! Making this today
Jared Miller great move! So much easier to use and clean up the extension cord this way.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. This made so much sense after watching. Like other people....can't believe manufacturers wouldn't just pop a hole in it to begin with!
Thank you. Totally agree. I gotta imagine they will come around to manufacturing that extra hole if this video gets enough views.
Dude, I don't know what made you think of doing it this way but you are a freakln GENIUS!!! THANK YOU!!!
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
Good info quick, and useful. No irritating music or intro. !! I love that I'm subscribing.
Dude! I have been super upset about the whole hitting my hand and now I have it the way I want! Thank you!
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
I went ahead and made this modification, I fished the cord end (plug side) thru the holes just like you did. I had replaced the plug before ,so I removed it again and reconnected it for the mod. I also soldered/tinned the wire ends of my cord , as they were stranded, to facilitate a better connection at the plug end. Thanks again for a great video. My 'mod-ed" cord is working great..
SO very True Manny, I thought it was me that I could not figure it out and you're right, it's a design problem. Thanks Manny
Vincent Casesa glad you found this useful. Seems like it’s something manufacturers could incorporate for an insignificant additional cost.
I’ve found having the female end on the side of the reel is great indoors when I need to move lights or a vacuum room to room. But a male end on the side is useful outdoors allowing me to unroll the length on the cord to use the female end on tools like electric lawn and garden equipment.
How could this make it into production?
Very helpful. I just bought extension cord yesterday
I've wanted to do this for ages, but I kept looking at the side of the reel with the handle. Saw your video . . . Doh! . . . Got it done in five minutes. Thank you.
A word of caution about using cord reels. I am a retired firefighter. Years ago, an electrician/fire buff made us a few cord reels, using steel reels. He gave each one 3 strand, flat cables, 150' long. These were primarily used for portable lighting in burned out buildings, and occasionally smoke ejector fans. Well, apparently our halogen lighting drew too many amps, because the cable that was still wound on the reel began to melt. I had the shitty job of cutting away the fused together cable from the reel, in an attempt to salvage the reel. After 3-4 hours I had the fantastic job of telling the Chief that his buddy the electrician shouldn't be allowed to play with the trucks anymore. He agreed....and the reel was toast....Use appropriate gauge extension cords...
Thank you for sharing your experience. This is a very real concern that I think alot of people overlook to their own detriment, especially when it's space heater season.
For what it's worth the cord I used in this is 12 gauge and rated for 15 amps which is why it's twice the price of a comparable thinner wire. amzn.to/33Sx8SO
I was waiting for someone to bring this up.
Great men all thinking alike. I am from a different continent and I have the same problem. And I came up with the same solution for it too. We're all more alike than we know 🙂
Very helpful....thank you Buddy...GOD BLESS.....from EL PASO,TX.
You’re welcome. God bless!
Nice. Mine kept whacking around! No more whacking around! Great vid.
Thank you for the advice…I didn’t have a bore bit so I had to use the thickest drill bit to make one larger hole. Took me a while to get a large enough hole for the plug to fit through. I give you full credit though for the idea. Thanks pal!!
Resourceful! The extra time was still cheaper than a bore bit so good on ya. Thanks for sharing your experience. I still use mine regularly years later.
Awesome ty so much. I just bought the exact same set up but was scratching my head on how to make it work …did a quick search and this vid popped up. Great tip 👍🏾
Most amazingly simplistic and helpful DIY suggested modification !!!! Thank you! Hope HDX plastic is good enough to withstand the drilling without cracking.
Thanks to your video my reel is now perfect
Thank you so much for this video! I was at a loss to try to figure out how to run some cable and quickly wind it for band competition and this was great!
You’re welcome. This is perfect for that.
With a minimum of tools - like hole saws - I had a great couple of hours using the tools I do have. Wonderful time and works and looks great. I can't imagine how this design ever made it into the factory. Thanks for great instruction and a good time in the back yard.
Perfect little helper to plug in tools in the backyard. It's a game changer for sure.
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Thank you for this. I was coming to see how others wrapped on the reel and left with a better option than I could imagine.
You’re welcome. It’s a game changer for sure. Just used this reel again today in fact and can’t help but feel relieved every time.
Wrap around the reel or rapping while reeling? Im a rapper!
Thank YOU!! Trying to simplify my sister's reel.
You’re welcome. It’s a total game changer.
Thank you, exactly what I was looking for. Bought a reel today
Steven Basinger you’re welcome. Enjoy!
I love the name of your channel. Its advice at its finest
Rock on! Thank you.
Damn dude I'm glad u shared this hack...I just did this sitting in my garage with the same reel and 100' cord...works like a charm ...I actually have the female side coming off the reel and the male coming thru the center whole as most of my devices have a male plug...I think its easier to pull the cord off the reel that u need and the reel can stay stationary next to the outlet. 👍🏿x1000
I just modified mine.......came out perfectly. Thank you!
Love to hear you made the upgrade.
If you’re looking for more home improvement tips and tricks I have other videos like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
Great tip. Just bought one of these rollers for the first time, and I thought, hmmm... I bet there's a good tip out there on how to use this. This is what I was hoping to find. I only had a 1" drill bit, but I made it work. 👍
Sam Mallery Welcome to easy street. Good to know a 1” works.
I used quite a few tools to cut my hole bc I refused to pay 12$ for a hole saw. It was great figuring and fun.
Kudos. Nobel nomination on the way. After messing with a dysfunctional reel for years I finally became exasperated enough to google "How to set up an extension reel" and was served with your vid. Mine is an identical unit so, not having a hole saw I set about using my drill. Note to anyone else: after you've roughed the hole you can increase it to the necessary diameter by running a large bit in reverse so that it rasps the plastic away without gouging too much out. That's my contribution to the hack. This has been the best thing I've done all day and I feel like I've moved incrementally up the evolutionary scale as a result. So I'm going to toast you with a coffee followed by an icy beer (I hope you like beer). UA-cam university has done it again. Cheers.
Thank you. I was wondering why mine wasn't working... Great concise explanation.
You’re welcome. This is definitely a game changer.
Excellent...solved a problem with a simple solution.
It’s a game changer for sure. I’ve been using a couple of these for a couple years now.
No homo, but I love you. I just said to myself that I am tired of screwing with extension cords and I have two of these wheels. This helps a lot. Thanks!
Perfect idea. I had been thinking of doing something on same lines but you are ahead and did it already. Thumbs up to you!
Thank you. It’s a game changer for sure. I’ve been using this reel alot for years.
OMG YES!!! I am doing this today!!! So simple its stupid!!! Thank you!!!
My favorite kind of solutions are the "so simple it's stupid" variety. Glad you found this helpful.
You are supposed to find the center of your extension cord and hook that to the plastic hook in the center of the reel. When you wind up the reel, you will have both ends available. Just pull the length you need and reel sits in the center of the operation. I plug my extension cord to itself, lay it out and find the half way point. I put a wrap of bright colored electrical tape to mark the center. You only have to do this once. Hook the center of the cord to plastic clip and roll it up. You now only need to roll up 50 percent of the length of the cord.
It’s nice to see the original design intent. And it lays out well on a driveway in that specific instance. But I can’t imagine using that method to move an extension cord around a job site, in between rooms, as needed. I actually do prefer the approach in my video more. What are your thoughts?
@@notwaitingtolive I love to modify stuff so I'm good with it. However, there are two issues: 1. you now have the full length of cord to wind back up instead just half. 2. I can see you getting almost all the way to the job site and the male plug comes out of the wall..... I have the same reel. The handle snapped off the arm, so I modified mine. I reinforced the back of the arm with plywood and bolted on a big wooden spinner knob. It reels up twice as fast.
Did this, thank you so much! My drilling wasn’t as great 😂 but it worked!
Wish I'd known this years ago! Thank you. SO helpful!
Me too! It’s a game changer.
Bro thank you so much :-) for years I would have to unroll 100 feet so now if I need 5 feet or 100 feet, it all good!!😊
I wished I had seen this months ago. I couldn't figure it out and was really getting on my nerves. I guess these are just designed for cord storage and not daily use. Thank you so much Manny!!
You're welcome. I'm glad you found this useful. I still use this cord and reel all the time.
Great idea ....I also watched a video that you put the ends together and fold it kinda together and put the end loop in the hook and wind it works a treat too
I've seen that one too. Both game changing ways to wrap these pesky cords.
I just tried this and it was very helpful. Thank you so much for this awesome tip!
You’re welcome. Total game changer.
thank you so much! i beat my hand with the end every time
you're welcome. happy to help
you are the man for this! I run a detailing business & this saved me a lot of time so thank you! just subscribed
Total game changer. Just used it again today.
Thanks for this vid, these things were drivong me crazy for years!
Beautiful, dude. 1st time homebuyer putting together a simple shop. Bought one of these today and immediately recognized the design flaw. Maybe I would've figured out the solution on my own (doubtful), but I appreciate the time savings. Cheers!
Enjoy!
Excellent tip!!!
Awesome, just modified mine. Much better than velcro for the flapping cord i was using.
Game changer.
I think this guy just saved my sanity!
This problem stumped me for years. Never made any sense. It’s a game changer for sure.
Extremely helpful!
I broke one of these reels due to the problem. I am glad I saw this before I get another one.
So frustrating I know! But you won't have that problem any more.
I bought a reel today. After ten minutes of getting nowhere with it, I came in from the shed to find online help. Thank you. I was beginning to think I'd been struck stupid.
Yes! You’re welcome. Happy to help.
Top 5 life-changing UA-cam video ever! Thank you SO much for this Manny!!!
Benjamin France Music you’re welcome! It blows my mind that the manufacturers of these extension cord reels don’t make the change themselves.
Yessssir! Thank you for the simple fix!
Wow, thank you for making this video. Saved a huge headache!!
Joey Ritter you’re welcome. This has been saving me headaches for a year now.
Why didn't I ever think of this ? I got 3 of these and I hate to use them cause of what you were saying. Thanks for sharing. Paisano - -
It's a game changer. You'll love using them now. I look for excuses to buy more extension cords now.
This pos cost me an hour an half of work and 45 min trying to make it work before I put a hole in it, guess it works if i unplug before winding it. Preciate it. also realized afterwards this is ment for storage.
Brilliant idea! Thank you!
Everyone needs this hack.
What a BRILLIANT IDEA!!!! The one that I bought has a "holder slot" for the female end, but it would keep hitting the side of the base. . . I thought I was going crazy, my step daughter observed that it was "seriously design flaw". . . Thank you, thank you for the idea here. . .
Its a design flaw for sure. It never made sense to me for many years. I use a couple of these modified reels all the time. Total game changer. Now it’s painless wrapping up extension cords.
I have one that does not have the standup frame, and it works fine like that. ..
Thank you ,
Tip tip
If you put a little expanding foam dryer in the middle, the better. That is if you are never going to remove the extension.
Wow, incredibly helpful! Thanks Paul Rudd!
Thank you so much. I've always wondered what the issue was and how to fix it. Brilliant.
Gina Harlow you’re welcome. I use it all the time and it saves me a lot of grief.
Thank you so much for this!! Ugh. Why did it take me so long to look for this? Lol
This is just what I needed to find. Thanks
Great video
Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Sooooooo simple but effective! THANK YOU, I've subscribed.
Great video Manny. Thanks for the tip I will do this now. You must be a pro
Home Depot gives out pro accounts to any body
@@notwaitingtolive When my husband kicked me out I took our HD cards with me. Sweet smell of success.
Excellent! I just put mine together. Great idea! Thanks!
You’re welcome. Total game changer.
I just never figured out how come this reel company maker can still sell this unfinished product. I found myself stupid to have bought this orange plastic product. You have to unroll the whole extension to use it and you have re-enroll it back. It's just useless unless you want to roll an extension cleanly. But your solution is absolutely bright! thank you for this big help. I'm now running in the garage to remove the dust from and transform it as a useful one!
I totally agree. I don't know how the market has replaced this product by now. But after this modification extension cords are a joy to use.
You're supposed to clip it in the middle of the cord.
SHUT THE FRONT DOOR! I’ve only owned this thing for like easily 15 years of pain. No more! Thanks!
Just did it, works perfectly
Game changer for sure. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
Just did it. Work great!! Thank you for the video.
just did this...thanks....you wonder why they don't make them this way in the first place!!
You’re welcome. Someone mentioned that the reason might be the cord could overheat while on the reel. But I have not had that happen in years of heavy use as a contractor.
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Thank you so much!
You’re welcome! Thanks for checking out my channel. I have a bunch of other helpful videos as well.
Had the same problem, used your solution. the drilled hole wasn't as pretty as yours, but it did the trick! thanks :)
You’re welcome. Total game changer for sure.
I just fold(?) the cord in half and put the folded part in the catch roll up and you got both ends coming out equally, so it makes it whatever length you need. Without the need to modify the spool
I was wondering if I was the only one wondering why this reel didn't accommodate a way to use the cord while it's reeled. Like an air hose reel or even a garden hose reel for goodness sake. Seems simple enough to add a hole to the center spindle. I guess most people who use this just want storage. I wanted something more affordable than a retractable reel with the option to use it without the reel if I wanted to. This is a great video.
I thought I was just stupid and couldn’t figure it out but knowing it’s missing that hole made me laugh 😂 😂😂😂
You're my new hero dude. Saved my f#$kn sanity.
Ryan Anderson such a game changer. Finally grief free.
Awesome work thanks mate also here in Australia saved the day! 👍
Love to hear it. You’re welcome.
Exactly what I needed! Thanks man!
Real_TWD you’re welcome. Glad you found this useful too.
My man i appreciate this boy this reel was getting on last nerve lol thanks for the video
Roy Striblin it’s a game changer for sure. I use this all the time.
Thank you that works perfectly!
You’re welcome. Glad you found this useful.
So So Smart! Thanks
Thank you
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ua-cam.com/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/v-deo.html
Thank you for your sharing👍👍👍
Cant wait to try this. That reel drives me nuts
This is a game changer for sure.