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.
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
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
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.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..
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.
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.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!
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
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.
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 👍🏾
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.
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!
Most amazingly simplistic and helpful DIY suggested modification !!!! Thank you! Hope HDX plastic is good enough to withstand the drilling without cracking.
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.
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.
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
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). RUclips university has done it again. Cheers.
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
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
thank you for the idea, I love it. I just got one and was looking at it like, how's this gonna work. thanks to you, I know now what to do. modify this thing.
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. 👍
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.
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 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!!
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 🙂
You mentioned that there are reels out there that are already modified like the great job you did. Would you mind telling which one(s) you refer to? Many thanks 😊
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!
The other method I saw was to treat it like a string trimmer reel: Loop the middle of the cord through the hook and you can roll it all up in half the length since it's doubled. Your reel winds up being positioned halfway between receptacle and use need. I suppose both methods may have an advantage.
Game changer for sure. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
Have you tried the method of folding the cord in half, and hooking the fold (center) of the cord in the reel? When fully reeled in both ends of the cord will both be on the outside of the cord wrapped around the reel. Here's the benefits: - No need to modify your reel - Plenty of cord at both ends for mobility of the tool you want to use and for reaching high outlets. Reeling out the cord is giving you equal lengths of the male and the female end. - The female end has half the cord length available for mobility (25' for a 50' cord), let's say with a leaf blower or hedge trimmer, whereas your method has only the cord length of the cord on your electric tool - You can reach high outlets (including in the ceiling), or hard to reach outlets
Paul Kern Yes. This approach works well outdoors in a yard or driveway. However I find the reel in the center of the cord creates problems when working inside a building moving from room to room. In that application it’s easier to drill the hole and have the reel either at the outlet or at the tool depending on which way you feed the extension cord.
That's an interesting idea. I use a lot of electric yard tools so if the reel isn't at the outlet it's in the way. I could be happy unwinding it completely then taking the middle and winding back up when done. This mod would be handy for working on a project in a limited area. Ive tried the daisy chain and over under but my cords have some twists that are set
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.
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
The hole is a good idea but I would swap the ends if you use the cord for power tools or trimmers and such. That way you plug in the male side to the power leaving the Reeler and just pull the female end to wherever you'll be using the power toll or such.
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
Thank you!!! I just bought exactly the same item from Home Depot and became instantly frustrated with it. You're video has helped tremendously! What did you use to drill that hole btw?
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 use the male end to plug into the wall, and walk out the female end for the work. The reel stays near the wall plug, or whatever source. Well done, and I did the same. Thanks.
I need your inputs for the mod for my case. I am using 200feet 12/3 cord. I am planning to connect 1 end to wall socket, other end to snow blower. As it's heavy (8kilos) I am looking to keep it stationary near the wall socket. But as I pull out the other end the cable connecting to the wall socket twists and creating tension. An workaround please
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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
YES. THIS! it didn't make sense lugging both the reel and the leaf blower around. Now. the rel stays near the outlet.
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
Same
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 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..
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.
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
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.
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!
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.
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 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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
Good info quick, and useful. No irritating music or intro. !! I love that I'm subscribing.
Very helpful....thank you Buddy...GOD BLESS.....from EL PASO,TX.
You’re welcome. God bless!
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?
Thank you! Been struggling with this stupid reel for years and finally decided to do something about it !
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!
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 👍🏾
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.
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.
Most amazingly simplistic and helpful DIY suggested modification !!!! Thank you! Hope HDX plastic is good enough to withstand the drilling without cracking.
Thank YOU!! Trying to simplify my sister's reel.
You’re welcome. It’s a total game changer.
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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Finally, I can stop messing with my extension cord. Thank you!
I love the name of your channel. Its advice at its finest
Rock on! Thank you.
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.
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
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). RUclips university has done it again. Cheers.
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
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.
thank you for the idea, I love it. I just got one and was looking at it like, how's this gonna work. thanks to you, I know now what to do. modify this thing.
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.
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.
Very helpful. I just bought extension cord yesterday
Thank you. I was wondering why mine wasn't working... Great concise explanation.
You’re welcome. This is definitely a game changer.
Thank you, exactly what I was looking for. Bought a reel today
Steven Basinger you’re welcome. Enjoy!
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.
Top 5 life-changing RUclips 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.
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. ..
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.
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...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.
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.
I just tried this and it was very helpful. Thank you so much for this awesome tip!
You’re welcome. Total game changer.
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.
Thanks for this vid, these things were drivong me crazy for years!
This is just what I needed to find. Thanks
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.
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.
Awesome, just modified mine. Much better than velcro for the flapping cord i was using.
Game changer.
Wish I'd known this years ago! Thank you. SO helpful!
Me too! It’s a game changer.
Nice. Mine kept whacking around! No more whacking around! Great vid.
Sooooooo simple but effective! THANK YOU, I've subscribed.
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 🙂
You mentioned that there are reels out there that are already modified like the great job you did. Would you mind telling which one(s) you refer to? Many thanks 😊
Hi Kate, a cord like this is what I was referring to: amzn.to/3sJnXON
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.
Thanks. Bought the reel so I’m going to give it a try
You’re welcome. Total game changer
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.
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!
The other method I saw was to treat it like a string trimmer reel: Loop the middle of the cord through the hook and you can roll it all up in half the length since it's doubled.
Your reel winds up being positioned halfway between receptacle and use need. I suppose both methods may have an advantage.
Just did it. Work great!! Thank you for the video.
Excellent! I just put mine together. Great idea! Thanks!
You’re welcome. Total game changer.
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.
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: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
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.
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.
thank you so much! i beat my hand with the end every time
you're welcome. happy to help
I learned names of each end but what do you do if no drill available?
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Everyone needs this hack.
Have you tried the method of folding the cord in half, and hooking the fold (center) of the cord in the reel? When fully reeled in both ends of the cord will both be on the outside of the cord wrapped around the reel. Here's the benefits:
- No need to modify your reel
- Plenty of cord at both ends for mobility of the tool you want to use and for reaching high outlets. Reeling out the cord is giving you equal lengths of the male and the female end.
- The female end has half the cord length available for mobility (25' for a 50' cord), let's say with a leaf blower or hedge trimmer, whereas your method has only the cord length of the cord on your electric tool
- You can reach high outlets (including in the ceiling), or hard to reach outlets
Paul Kern Yes. This approach works well outdoors in a yard or driveway. However I find the reel in the center of the cord creates problems when working inside a building moving from room to room. In that application it’s easier to drill the hole and have the reel either at the outlet or at the tool depending on which way you feed the extension cord.
That's an interesting idea. I use a lot of electric yard tools so if the reel isn't at the outlet it's in the way. I could be happy unwinding it completely then taking the middle and winding back up when done. This mod would be handy for working on a project in a limited area. Ive tried the daisy chain and over under but my cords have some twists that are set
Definitely need all 25” from a 25” cord….not 12ft.
Did this, thank you so much! My drilling wasn’t as great 😂 but it worked!
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.
that's genius! thank you exactly what i was looking for!
Great idea what drill bit did you use. ? Thanks
Bev Sutor 1-1/2” hole saw bit. amzn.to/33FdNoi you can find them at Lowe’s and Home Depot for around the same price as amazon
Excellent tip!!!
Brilliant idea! Thank you!
Exactly what I needed! Thanks man!
Real_TWD you’re welcome. Glad you found this useful too.
Yessssir! Thank you for the simple fix!
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.
Thank You Sir! I am so looking forward to applying this!
You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: ruclips.net/video/VhsffyVt0cQ/видео.html
Cant wait to try this. That reel drives me nuts
This is a game changer for sure.
Thank you that works perfectly!
You’re welcome. Glad you found this useful.
Great video!! This is the same reel I was given!
The hole is a good idea but I would swap the ends if you use the cord for power tools or trimmers and such. That way you plug in the male side to the power leaving the Reeler and just pull the female end to wherever you'll be using the power toll or such.
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
Thank you!!! I just bought exactly the same item from Home Depot and became instantly frustrated with it. You're video has helped tremendously!
What did you use to drill that hole btw?
greg roberts 1-1/2” hole saw bit. amzn.to/33FdNoi you can find them at Lowe’s and Home Depot for around the same price as amazon
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.
Genius Mate thank you for posting Maybe you should sell the idea the those depot guys ?
Awesome work thanks mate also here in Australia saved the day! 👍
Love to hear it. You’re welcome.
I use the male end to plug into the wall, and walk out the female end for the work. The reel stays near the wall plug, or whatever source. Well done, and I did the same. Thanks.
I need your inputs for the mod for my case. I am using 200feet 12/3 cord. I am planning to connect 1 end to wall socket, other end to snow blower. As it's heavy (8kilos) I am looking to keep it stationary near the wall socket. But as I pull out the other end the cable connecting to the wall socket twists and creating tension. An workaround please
What size hole did you drill?