90% Don't Know This Genius Way to Wrap a Cord
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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@@HAXMAN that's ok let someone else have yhat opportunity. Thanks to you and your family for my smiles and laugh. ...I thought there for a second the pour thing was gone trip ;)
Got excited from the thumbnail thinking you were gonna teach me how to use a lasso... But I accept that this is a much more useful skill, thank you!
Dr. Haxman was the best part of this video. Def bring him back again!
I didn't know that anybody did anything other than wrapping around their elbow. Apparently I live under a rock!
That makes two of us
In the Union we all wrap out cords the same way. No Elbow wrapping allowed
I was waiting for him to show the elbow method, but it never came...
I think a lot of people live under that rock, myself included
The problem with that method is that it twists the wires inside the sheath. Eventually the wires break.
The daisy chains are diabolic .. intentional insanity
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I like the Sasquatch you got going through the background every now and then, it reminds me of Caddy Shack with the gopher and the illusive golf cart.
LMAO!!!
I usually wrap it between my hand and elbow and loop it that way lol.
Yup .. for 40 years I've done it that way and the last 3-4 feet I use to wrap around the center to draw thight in the middle to form two distinct loops and then plug into its self ...
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Looks like a mess, but it's knot. 😂 Thanks for the great tips!
Brilliant, and with both ends together you avoid laying out the cord only to realize you left the wrong end at the outlet.
Another great YT, Haxman, thank you. Working on TV and Film Sets for years there's a lot of down-time. This allowed me to observe the guys who handle cables, wires, ropes and rigging (cable-bashers) for a living. They showed me how wrong the "wrap around your elbow and through the L formed between your thumb and the rest of your hand - that almost ALL of OUR DADS showed us is, permanently kinking/twisting the cable!
Only thing is, I just watched a company put up a new wood fence in my neighbors yard, there wasn't one extension cord, everything is cordless now..
You could almost put up a wood fence with straight up handtools, there's plenty of tools that draw too much power to realistically work with batteries.
@wobwobwobination Sorry, but you aren't gonna be screwing in 300 screws directly into pressure treated fence board by hand lol
@@dmanm85 This is not the contradiction you think it is.
I've used the braid/daisy chain method for decades. The advantage of it is that you don't have to unravel the entire 100 foot cord if you only need 20 feet.
This
Always unravel your cord, even if you don't extend it. Coiled cord with electricity passing through it creates an electro-magnetic field and also generates heat, which can cause the cable to catch on fire.
You know, it doesn't matter when there's always some jackass coworker or other tradesman who sets their rats nest of a cord or hose right next to yours then drags it over, under, back n forth 17 times to just tangle their shit up with yours. Just saying after 12 years of putting up with this shit.
Yeay i saw yhe swamp monster do your untangle piece😅
Would love to see you teach this to a group of folks our age, 65 and over! I watch you channel as much for the practical info as the humor. 😊
Over-under is the way to go. Once you get used to it, it's just as fast as any other. Problem is, all other methods will eventually create a twist in the cord, which is why (we) A/V people use it.
Well, that, and because musicians get really cranky when their feet get tangled up in a twisty cord when they're on stage.
It’s only quick when you don’t take your winding hand off of the cable, proper technique is everything.
I just started a construction job, I used to do sound and I'm used to wrapping cables like the "sound guys" - funny timing that you uploaded this, this is super helpful. I'm just trying to wrap everyone's cords how they prefer it to be done so I don't get flack 😆
When ever i have seen a well used braided cord, they are twisted up bad. I have well used my 100' #12 cords for over 10 years, i use the "Roadie Wrap" (over under). My cords are all straight with no twists in them. Thanks for the new way to do the Roadie Wrap! I have had new apprentices that can't grasp it. The way you showed may be easier for them to learn!
I always assumed the people with adhd who get distracted easily couldn't keep track of over or under, so they give up and wrap it around their elbow.
I love all your videos. Taught wife and kids Over/Under many years ago (yes, I am an Audio Video guy). Once it is second nature you can wrap large things like a hose or heavy gauge cable on the ground or right onto a hanger. Why does it work? You are "removing" the natural half-hitch that occurs naturally even with the KISS method. Does it matter for a 50' 14AWG extension cord - not really, but for larger, stuff it really extends the life (and is best at avoiding the coils Dr Haxman discussed)
Learned it from a roadie. " Overworked, underpaid."
@ 7:29, and when you get good at coiling it in the bucket, you can stand over it and do the cord like a lasso for fast coiling.
Have to admit that my goldfish brain gave up 2 mins into the chain method.
The last process is exactly right. I go through this process at least 7-8 times a day in my current work and it is indeed the most effective and most efficient. The key point is that wrapping the cord this way is easily repeatable and keeps the cord consistent in its shape and prevents the binding and knotting that you had explained.
A guy working for me just recently decided on his own to wrap one of my cords in a different fashion and then tightly tied it within itself before I had noticed what he was doing. He was very proud of himself but I noted that the cord should immediately be thrown out, as it is not worth the headache of dealing with when moving forward. Sure enough, when I unwound the cord that he had wrapped it was like an unwanted landline phone cord... In the trash. "Don't touch my cords."
Hey! That scientist fellow is hilarious and should get his own channel! Great tips!
I work for the USPS as a custodian and there is an easier method. It's in our training, I call it the tear drop roll up method.
Slim Haxman 😁
I’m almost done with all your videos so what am I gonna do then 😅…
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Rolling neatly is so important.
It only takes one line break to ruin a cord.
We always did figure eights at my job.
I complement you often when your video is great. This one, not so much. However, I’m a loyal subscriber.
wind mine up traditional loop way never have a problem , dont need fancy LGBTQ, Woke braids etc etc
Should've titled this " I'll have you laughing at me and confused before the end"!
How to annoy the viewers on an otherwise relaxing Saturday morning!! No thanks!
Sweet, I can use this for homeschool for Mondays science lesson. 😅😂😂
Hello from Angola Indiana, thanks for the video.😊❤🙏🔥
I really didn't know anyone did anything but the kiss method and the figure 8
NOTHING is "foolproof", Mr Haxman, because fools are so dang clever!
Hope everything is ok with you and the hurricane ! Thanks for the videos!
that's it...i'm heading out to my garage to redo all my cords right now!!!
Haxman storing cables? No, he's doing a cable weave!
That doctor impression was exceptional, what the heck?
its the hax man .
the "over under" is called a roadie wrap .. its used by roadies in the music industry to travel between shows
LOVE THE VIDEO HAXMAN!!!
#3 is how I was taught by my father. I like the figure 8, and KISS for cords and light, flexible hoses. For heavy, stiff hoses I'll stick with tried and true over/under.
Anyone still doing the elbow method should be fired!
Stupid-proof hoses?? Ok I’m in
I always grew up calling it the oopsie-doodle
The interpretive dance method was my favorite 😂
As a studio lighting guy for 30+ years I have wrapped thousands of extension cords and let me tell you, we don't do the over/under method. That's only for audio/video and data cables. The wires inside are wrapped differently in extension/power cables and should always just be wrapped clockwise. Everything from a simple extension cord all the way up to our largest and heaviest cable 4/0. Always clockwise. Just a little insider tip.
Pure nonsense. Your "clockwise" wrap is the SAME AS!
Over & under applies to any line, cable or rope.
The only exception being the chain method which is used on a block & fall.
Any Rigger, Sailor, Tree Cutter, Fireman, ALL use the over/under method.
Studio Lighting, you say?
Does your lighting rig fly?
Lights on a truss need to move up with chain motors & your cable coils need to flow freely
without the "old magic trick" of creating knots in each wrap of the coil.
Likewise a rope cannot be thrown to another ship or another Rigger on the opposite beam if it KNOTS.
Even heavy AC cables are over/under wrapped even if you coil them on the floor rather than in your hands.
What you seem to miss or not understand is the importance of having your coil wrap flipped correctly in connecting the end of your coil to the plug so that it pulls off the top of the coil.
Your "rule" is to keep it SIMPLE for you so it does not KNOT as it comes off the coil.
SAME THEORY AS OVER/UNDER!
30+ years, you say?
Rookie!
(Now go 540 that road case & clean up those cables...got soap & water? LMAO!)
@@jaynedoe1959 Damn straight. When I learned it, it was called "French coil" and the single greatest advantage is that you can throw that fucker across the auditorium (or to a nearby ship) without it knotting and screwing up the throw. The usefulness on flying rigs is a bonus.
At 8:00 is the roadie/gaffer method. My brother-in-law (ex-roadie) tried teaching me, but your video explained it far better.
I believe when executed correctly, instead of throwing it out, it is supposed to just unwind from the pile and not tangle.
KISS method also seems interesting. I guess I have a date rolling up cords...
The big thing missing from this video is the cord. I only deal with 12 gauge, maybe an occasional 14 gauge, and 10 gauge. When extension cords are thick the methods matter more. Some of your examples were too small gauge for me to take seriously consider. All of your loops were fairly large accommodating different size cords but is that practical?
I'n confused with those loops xD
Well, Haxmeister, being an "old timer", this is just more proof that God gave us children for things just like this...."hey son or hey sweetie, go get daddy the cord you rolled up last time and unroll it for me over by the barn.... that's my boy or you're just the best, sweetie..." Teach 'em young and build that character early on! That's how I learned and after those several decades in therapy, I've been passing it on down!!
Seriously, thanks for sharing these! Now, if I could only find ONE cord that's NOT a piece of s*!#@t from being run over by whatever and covered in electrical tape and hopefully not full of broken wires....think I'll just use my battery operated tool instead....did I recharge those batteries last time......I guess this is why grandpa always told me "put it off till tomorrow boy, you done made enough mistakes for today"! Take care, be safe and God bless Hax-family!
Love your English Teeth 😂😮😂
Audio tech for 40+ years: Every cable and most hoses have a natural twist built in as part of the manufacturing process. Your last version with the plug it inoiself is very close to what I do But for 2 things. 1. I do not double it up as I often don't need all of the cable thrown out. So hold the male end in your palm and coil as you did ... 2 As you coil twist the cable in your moving hand so that the original twist is preserved.. sometimes as you did you need to shake it out a bit to get the source cable lined up to better/easier twisting .. when you are done you should have same sized loops that hang with zero kinks because you took them out as you went. Kinks = bad. There are a hundred ways to keep it tied, but tieing the end of the cable is not one of them.. I put about a foot or so of paracord on the male end and when done I tie t up with the line. Pro tip: use different colour paracord (or cotton clothes line) so that you know which length you are grabbing out of your truck .. Red = 25' Blue = 50' yellow = 100 etc
But wait, there's more. If someone else has kinked your extension and it has a plastic cover like your orange one... Soak it in a tub or sink fill of hot water for about an hour or less and wind properly as it comes out.. It will reestablish it's natural twist (usually) YMMV
Taught my wife this over 20 years ago. I'm surprised anytime someone asks what I'm doing with the cord. Too funny.
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Mr Haxman, I am Really glad this was NOT your first Video. Ha! Ha! My dad was a telephone man and he Made me roll up Lots and Lots of cords and he wanted to do it one way. But this was a Video and I hoped it made you Happy Happy Happy. Now back to Louisianan. Na, its back to GA.
My Hubby taught me a method for hoses that he learned in the Navy. He called it "Flemishing a hose" - basically looping it on the ground near the faucet so that when you pulled it out, it didn't tangle. I don't know how to describe it, but it worked!!
Your Dr Einstein reminds me of a nickname we use in my house with my 4 grandkids. Upon waking, that individual stumbles into the kitchen wearing, let’s call it a “ hair don’t. “. We call them “ Einstein or Albert “. It’s corny but the crowd enjoys the joke at the expense of the target. Bullying and trash talking in the family home is essential to toughen up for the real world we all have to deal with. We do it in a loving way 🤣❤️
I do like your impression and the accent is spot on. 👍
Hax, just wondering if maybe you couldn't ask Mrs Hax to help ya out with the first cord trick, just a thought 🤔🤣 Or better yet, Bigfoot looked to have it down...
keto say whaaaaaaaaat!?!?
I like the over-under method, but I think you missed one of my favorites: criss-cross. Almost the same, but the free end cross under the loop. It unravels just as cleanly, but holds itself together horizontally.
Why would one want a wrap where both ends are in the same place? Just plug it into the wall at that pouring. I’ve used over-under/roadie wrap on everything (MIDI to guarded hose ) for years, and once you get it, it’s so simple to use.
The "whoopsy do" method can be used for hoses, cables, etc. It'll always pull out without any kinks
i'm actually gonna try that! Always struggling with the power cord of my Caravan. Thx man!
I think the main point that wasn’t really mentioned, well kinda mentioned with “dr.hax”😅; is that if you just regularly loop up the whole wire as is you’re going to create a “roll” or twist in the cord. The reason the plugging into eachother or audio method works so well is because you’re creating the same amount of roll in 2 opposite directions, that when pulled out returns the cord to its straight natural state without any twists. Great video! And I love your content. Very informative!
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Starting with a single laid out cord, tie 2 loops at one end. Put a hand thru each loop. Starting with either hand pull a loop, then the other hand. Do the until about 6 feet of cord is left. Then half-hitch over the end loops, past the first double loop. Pull the half hitch tight. The plug the end of the cords together.
Remember to uncoil or in loop, unplug the ends, uno the half hitch and start pulling.
This method is called a double daisy chain. Never had a problem with it. Can use same method for rope or line.
I've always done the pull through method, but it's a big pain because you still have the whole cord to try and store. I like the coil method in the bucket, putting a hole is a bucket though, blasphemy.
Adam you're slimming down, looking svelte. Also hope the family is all safe from Helene stomping though the area.
My dad and grandpa taught me to use a bucket. But unlike your method, they would install a junction box with a 4-plug outlet on the lid. And the cut a small notch in the top of the bucket. You could pull the male end as far as you needed. And the female end would be hardwired into the lid. I've been doing it that way for years now. Easily store 100ft of cord in there.
Excellent production and so glad you didn’t get “hosed” while “wrapping” up the end of the video! The Haxman is a true expert at “weaving” in and out of precarious situations without getting “tied” down and in a “bind”! 💪
Dude, the chain method is not nearly as hard as you make it out to be. Your demonstration of it looks like a bad infomercial where they intentionally mess things up.
You must have seen me the other day untangling my cords, it was so frustrating,. Almost gave up but I stuck with it couldn’t understand where all those tangling knots came from ??
11:30 see the waves in your cord? This is due to twisting the inner conductors while coiling like a dummy. It will ruin your cord. Any coiling that twists the wires is going to ruin your life.
I'd love to see the wrap the cord around your shoulders (interpretive dance) method when you find out you accidentally just drug your cord through some dog crap.
Get a cord/hose reel and use it people.
Up to 50 ft I will double a cord and then double it again and tie the 4 lines in a single hitch. It's fast, easy to store and easy to undo as long as you're a little careful with the second doubling. (First undoubling.) Just don't ever pull a cord knot tight like a rope.
I learned that over/under technique from hardline diving & support (Yellow helmet & red dry suite thing. Been using it on things ever since!
Works very well on water hoses too.
I was taught the right way decades when I DJed weddings, etc Which was the Figure 8 way.. All those Speaker cables and power cables all dad to fit back into boxes Also helps over the long run that the cables dont get those weird kinks in them
From a long line of construction workers the easy peasy quick loops is the method most would use. You’d get laughed of the job site with those fancy methods😂
I love watching your videos, funny and informative. Your new rock driveway looks amazing by the way!
I find this partly helpful and more so, more trouble. At 11:15 in your video you are goofy but show the real problems with cords and even hoses this will happen, then your last example made the problems worse.
My best way: The very easy and protection of the cord, wire; is to find the middle of it, and leave the ends disconnected, make a large open bend in the first middle part you pick and then wrap it in a simple loop to loop way. at the end pull your middle part through and hang it up off that center loop. Other problem is if the long cord is wired into one end like a vacuum cleaner; in that case start your cord wrap up with large loops at the appliance end with the plug end disconnected and wind it up, at the end just hang the looped wire on your appliance cord holder on the top part.
Vacuum cleaners often have a quick twist bottom cord guide/holder and if you use that method to quickly release you cord after tightly winding it on the cleaner your cord will soon have many twist and most likely break off inside the unit.
If it is a hose, the best way is to find the end that is connected and disconnect that end and wind up the hose as if it was being wound on a spool, or better yet buy a hose winder spool hose holder and use your hose with that. I got a long extension cord for free some years back and the reason they were throwing it out was due to the twist in it and they were to frustrated to un-twist it. I got it untwisted and had to replace the one end and have been using when needed ever since.
I think the problem is your in a hury. Maybe we as labor should flex a little muscle and start working on our time.
I don’t care how many times you show my apprentice how to roll up a cord. He could get a 2 footer in knots that will make you loose your mind!!!
i have called it wire gremlins i once worked on computers and laptops and i would hang the power cords on a bungee and let the cords just dangle straight and without touching they STILL become tangled but the first owner of our house died here so who knows but i let the cords just hang and they still get tangled
I was taught that and it was called a roadie wrap by the guys gathering up sound cables just like you said. But when I was taught they said do overworked and underpaid and I always say it in my head as I do each loop.
I used to hate winding up cords, and then I bought better quality cords they are soft , flexible, and way easier to wind up
I think how you atore it determines the best way to loop it. If it's going to be todsed in eoth other things, the daisy chain is best. If irs going to be hung up carefully, simply looping as you did at the end works fine.
Over-under is the way to do it. The main point to it is to prevent the twisted knots. Takes longer to do than simply wrapping it around your arm, but it saves money and time in the long run.
As someone that started his career as a metal framer at 18 years old… this video is super painful to watch. One thing that I noticed is you like having both ends together… problem there is I want to be able to stand at either the tool location or the outlet and throw the cord wrap.
The key is to stretch the cord out so it can roll over so kinks don't develop. The coiling method I use is to coil the cord on the ground pulling it toward me as I lay it down. I can make bigger coils using this method which is great for 100' cords. If you've ever tried to coil an air hose it is imperative the hose is pulled to full length as it will definitely need to roll as you coil it.
The over under is the only way
Professional audio engineers and production people all roll this way
Picture your hand as a hook
On the hook, over the hook etc etc
Over-under is the only proper way to coil your chords. Prevents tangles and prevents induction heating in the chord when you don't run it out all the way and run heavier loads.
The best way i learn from working with mic cables you make flyou first loop the reach for your next loop and rotate tour rist so you inside and out side loops, this helps ass the stranded cable doesnt get a set kink from beaung coiled in a set loop and when you throw it out it will mot bind
Two birds with one stone... You're making a video and getting a workout at the same time....
Does any of these work for vacuum cords too??😁 I think there’s no hope for mine at this point.😅
Professor Entropy 😂
Had a guy teach me that one years ago. I try to show people that but they’re stuck in their ways. 🤦🏼♂️
You know your biggest problem is that you looked at the coil so naturally it tangled up
Hoping to find a gem in this video to share. Nope it just common sense. Not sharing. Better luck next time.
I just hold the end of the cord in my hand and then hold my forearm up and wrap the cord from elbow to hand and then take the last bit of the cord and tie it around the top of the loop and then plug the ends together. Keeps it in nice even loops and doesn't unravel.
Hope you’re ok with the hurricane 😊 cords so true ! I get mad when my loops aren’t even 😊😂😂
I love it when the gorilla shows up! I always look in the background of your videos to find the gorilla. LOL