dude, i’m 36 years old right now and i always saw my grandpa do that when he was cleaning up after doing lawn work . i would hangout in his garage as a kid and i always thought he was just kookooo for doing that . He always intimidated me so i never asked him why he’s doing that to the chords. bro , you opened my eyes to something amazing and genius lol . grandpa was a genius . god bless you homie 🤟🏿
This is like the 5th video on this i watched. Yours was the only one I could understand very easily. All the other ones seemed so much more complicated to me. Thanks for the clear and easy instruction.
That's how I wrap my cords too but I start from the middle so you don't have to undo the whole cord to use it, just undo as much length as you need. Great channel Blake, keep the awesome videos coming!
Put a Tie-wrap at middle as marker so it’s easier to start from middle. That way if you have 100’ cord and only need 20’ you don’t have to unwrap it all.
Second time I’ve heard that makes since, I always unwrap the whole cord as I hate having to go back and drag more out but I totally get it for something fixed in place though.
At last I have found this method again. I first met it many years ago in water safety where it used to be used to tie a lifeline to a lifebelt. One end of the line was tied to the belt and the other to a post. In a emergency the lifebelt can be removed from the post thrown to the casualty, and line would unravel quickly and without tangling. These days, vandals would mess about with it or even steal the lifebelt and / or the lifeline.
Thank you for the explanation, although I wrap my cords a different way, I like knowing many other ways and I know this is a really good way of doing it also and your video was clean and simple. Warm wishes.
My first job was an electricians helper and I've never stored a cord any other way. People that have problems with it generally try unwrapping it from the wrong end!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. After I did the yard with an electric lawn mower, I wrapped the Xtension cords this way and my neighbor called me a smart ass. I told him " talk to Blake about that." He looked so confused because my husband's name is not Blake. 🤣🤣
Probably been shared here but you should go back to the other end (center of cord) after you plug it together and start there so you could only unravel and use what you need.
I've watched 2 videos now and they don't tell you how to store the cable. I did this today and now it's really hard to put back into the same storage spot. Is there a particular way?
@@exploringmaine207 yea but you know if you do the regular extension chord roll (which is bad for the conductors) it ends up as a neat bundle. I guess i can put a hook on the wall or something and just hang it up as you say. I tried folding it but it's pretty unruly
Dude...you have no idea how much I hate tangled cords, it drives me nuts! I'm going to give this a try next time I spend the first friggin hour of working on my car on trying to untangle a cord that somehow seems to have it's own life. Thank you!
I've been trying to teach my wife and sons this way, for years. It's to the point, now, they use a separate cord. ... The only other way I'll use is the "over/under".
There is a MUCH simpler method which works on other things like air/water hoses. Try the over / under method it's a lot easier and faster. Musicians have been using it forever to protect their valuable audio cables. "How to wrap guitar leads the right way using over under technique" should find you a good video on it.
Thanks I checked it out. Doesn’t seem like it helps a ton with tangles but I do see how it increases longevity of the cables when winding with the natural twist.
Jarrod Thompso: We've been doing "over/under" at church for years. Works great and the cord doesn't tangle when uncoiling. I also use that method with my garden hose and home extension cords.
You did it backwardsif you would have pluged it together an then followed to the middle of the cord then started the chain you could undo the femal an male ends for whatever cord you need
It's a cool way, but not the best. Laso wrap over under is the best. You just need a tie, but most cables come with a tie and there are ties in every isle that has cables in it at every store. You can literally sling it out with no snags.
dude, i’m 36 years old right now and i always saw my grandpa do that when he was cleaning up after doing lawn work . i would hangout in his garage as a kid and i always thought he was just kookooo for doing that . He always intimidated me so i never asked him why he’s doing that to the chords. bro , you opened my eyes to something amazing and genius lol . grandpa was a genius . god bless you homie 🤟🏿
Awesome glad I could bring up the old memories and show ya how to do it. Make sure to share my videos if ya can it helps a ton.
it’s the least i could do bro !
This is like the 5th video on this i watched. Yours was the only one I could understand very easily. All the other ones seemed so much more complicated to me. Thanks for the clear and easy instruction.
No problem glad I could help.
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That's how I wrap my cords too but I start from the middle so you don't have to undo the whole cord to use it, just undo as much length as you need. Great channel Blake, keep the awesome videos coming!
Interesting that's basically 180° of how I do it. I can see how that's helpful also great idea 💡
Put a Tie-wrap at middle as marker so it’s easier to start from middle. That way if you have 100’ cord and only need 20’ you don’t have to unwrap it all.
Thank you so much for your video. I watched 4 others but they did it too fast and didn't really show what they were doing. You did and you're awesome!
No problem, that’s how I make all my videos, detailed and easy to understand. Thanks for the positive support I appreciate it 👍
Thanks! your explanation for starting the chain is the best and easiest
Genius. My dad does always this but I never paid attention. Great video!!
Ive used this method for about two years now. Works great. I wrap it vise versa since my only cord is 100' and ill unravel what i need.
Second time I’ve heard that makes since, I always unwrap the whole cord as I hate having to go back and drag more out but I totally get it for something fixed in place though.
At last I have found this method again.
I first met it many years ago in water safety where it used to be used to tie a lifeline to a lifebelt. One end of the line was tied to the belt and the other to a post. In a emergency the lifebelt can be removed from the post thrown to the casualty, and line would unravel quickly and without tangling.
These days, vandals would mess about with it or even steal the lifebelt and / or the lifeline.
Thank you!! A friend did this to one of my cords years ago and I’ve been trying to figure it out ever since!!
You might want to try origami as it's a lot of fun.
Thank you for the explanation, although I wrap my cords a different way, I like knowing many other ways and I know this is a really good way of doing it also and your video was clean and simple. Warm wishes.
It’s a chain stitch!! Sweet!
Is that "No Quarter" playing in the background of your video? Great choice! Great video!
My first job was an electricians helper and I've never stored a cord any other way.
People that have problems with it generally try unwrapping it from the wrong end!
Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. After I did the yard with an electric lawn mower, I wrapped the Xtension cords this way and my neighbor called me a smart ass. I told him " talk to Blake about that." He looked so confused because my husband's name is not Blake. 🤣🤣
Love it 👍🏻
Probably been shared here but you should go back to the other end (center of cord) after you plug it together and start there so you could only unravel and use what you need.
Was going to say this.
Finally learned another handy thing today! Thank you!
I've watched 2 videos now and they don't tell you how to store the cable. I did this today and now it's really hard to put back into the same storage spot. Is there a particular way?
It will fold up pretty well that way. I usually hang mine up out of the way.
@@exploringmaine207 yea but you know if you do the regular extension chord roll (which is bad for the conductors) it ends up as a neat bundle. I guess i can put a hook on the wall or something and just hang it up as you say. I tried folding it but it's pretty unruly
Dude that’s a neat way to wrap extension cords. When I did electrical, yea, I wrapped it around my arm. Lol
Dude...you have no idea how much I hate tangled cords, it drives me nuts! I'm going to give this a try next time I spend the first friggin hour of working on my car on trying to untangle a cord that somehow seems to have it's own life. Thank you!
Hell yeah let me know how you like it. Definitely an simple hack that looks and is actually fun to do afterwards.
@@BlakesGarage Yeah I almost ran outside to grab my extension cord and try it out 😂
I've been trying to teach my wife and sons this way, for years. It's to the point, now, they use a separate cord. ... The only other way I'll use is the "over/under".
I want your car but I digress. Great video just what I needed. Thanks
thanks man!! i used this method to wrap up my sexy time ropes too!
do i have to say boom when i string out the cord? Or does it work without the boom?
Fold in half then start at the other end. NOT the plug end. Then you don't have to undo all of it when you just want to use a little.
I swear bro you save me time lol thanks 1000
Is there a way to wrap long cords to shorten the overall coil length?
Very helpful video. Thank you.
So just do simple crochet stitch! Thank you!!!
YES A FINE JOB INDEED, THANKS MUCH. BUT I HAVE TO ASK WHAT KIND OF TRUCK DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR GARAGE, IT LOOKS REALLY INTERESTING.
1937 ford pickup flathead V8
Great job brother
I chose this video to see you teach this method. Not for a ten minute delay before it even starts.
Weird the videos 4 minutes long 🤷♂️
The.extention chord is still long af with loops, yeh it unwinds well but still doesnt compress it small for storage
There is a MUCH simpler method which works on other things like air/water hoses. Try the over / under method it's a lot easier and faster. Musicians have been using it forever to protect their valuable audio cables.
"How to wrap guitar leads the right way using over under technique" should find you a good video on it.
Thanks I checked it out. Doesn’t seem like it helps a ton with tangles but I do see how it increases longevity of the cables when winding with the natural twist.
Jarrod Thompso: We've been doing "over/under" at church for years. Works great and the cord doesn't tangle when uncoiling. I also use that method with my garden hose and home extension cords.
Michael Hall yeah I'll have to try it. This methods great for throwing it where ever and not having to be nice when hanging it up.
Excellent!
😊 thanks
You did it backwardsif you would have pluged it together an then followed to the middle of the cord then started the chain you could undo the femal an male ends for whatever cord you need
Thanks !
Been doing this for years at the company I work for. We call it "daisy chain"
It's a cool way, but not the best. Laso wrap over under is the best. You just need a tie, but most cables come with a tie and there are ties in every isle that has cables in it at every store. You can literally sling it out with no snags.
For some reason it won't unravel the way it does for you.
Great slow step-by-step directions. Tried other videos and failed
Amazing/ I’m from in iraq /bmw e30 🤔
And boom...and uh....boom...or boom...one more annnnnnd boom.
So....a daisy chain
Please put the engineeeee
200K!
That’s how a looser does it
Arm wrap is for amateurs. Rookies. Bums
Terrible terrible job of showing how to do it. Talked more about why we roll up cords. Gtfo.
😢lol
Electric Leaf Blower, or whatever I want to call it? How about: Make My Neighbors Deal With It Tool!
Thanks!!