Following your video I made this bucket for 12 gauge electrical cord. Didn’t use the drill but instead used a long wooden upright handle. Works like a charm. Even impressed the husband. Thank you 🇨🇦
I really appreciate this video. Well done with the needed details and most importantly; NO MUSIC in the background, thank you!! Just good instructions and to the point! Well done🤗
One thing to note is that if you are using a high wattage device on your power cord for an extended period of time, you should unwind the cord from the reel completely, otherwise it can overheat. I saw someone melt a reel of extension cord once when he plugged a large popcorn maker into it for a community fair type endeavor that was in the community center's parking lot. It melted into a monolithic wire and plastic mess, started smoking, and caught fire... He had basically created half of a transformer and wasn't aware that transformers tend to heat up...
Totally agree. It's a very good advice. Indeed the same will happen to any professional power cord reels or even UL listed retractable wall mount reels. That's exactly the reason why electrical code don't allow Romex in PVC conduit and need to use T90 (Canada) or THWN (US). For any other readers don't know the number 90, it's temperature rating. Thanks for sharing.
@@DIYable -- I wasn't aware of the Romex in PVC conduit issue... But the few times I've run Romex in conduit, I have used metal conduit and it has been in a short run or 10 ft or less for circuits that did not use much electricity (e.g. outlet to plug electric rotisserie into in outdoor kitchen / BBQ area)...
Not often you see making something actually useful, that doesn't involve tools and equipment normal DIYers don't have access to. In addition, a useful end result. Well done that man, give yourself a gold star.
The corner brackets can be inserted and screwed inside the pipe to prevent the extension cord from rubbing against the metal of the brackets. Another solution is to use silicone caulking, hot glue, or duct tape over the metal brackets and the screws. I think it works better in the long run.
I would recommend for folks building portable versions of this to maybe make a detachable crank handle that stows in or on the bucket to manually wind the reel in for cases where you need your cord or air but don’t have your drill
I like your presentation and I immediately built two. I made a minor change using round pieces of 1 1/2 thick wood inside of the 3" pipe in lieu of the angle pieces. It took more time, but I didn't like the metal edges of the angles in close to the wire. Thanks again for the idea and presentation.
Not going to lie, this is going to be a super helpful upgrade to my shop. $30 project vs $100 hose reel is a lot more doable for the amount of cable I have running around. Thank you!
I liked the hell out of this idea. I already use a 5 gal bucket and manually roll my cord inside. It comes out great, but coiling it back takes time. Your system is fantastic. Guess what? I'm going to use your idea. THANKS.
I made this, I cut out and put the lid on it. Just cut out the rim. that's all you need to keep it from falling out if the bucket falls over in the van. Also I put a square piece of plywood about 14 inches square on the bottom to stand on wail reeling it up. Harbor Freight has Rollers that work perfect under the wooden reel. 5/8 in. Roller Ball Bearing . Only $0.99. I also sprayed the bottom of the bucket with a silicone spray. Makes the roller glide even better for unreeling it. I made one for a 100'ft extension cord. and one for a 50'ft air hose. I tried to scale it down to a smaller bucket for a 50'ft cord but this doesn't scale down very well. You have to hold the bucket wail cranking it wail also tiring to guide the extension cord so it winds up evenly on the reel. So it works good just get the rollers from Harbor Freight and add something to stand on and you'll be happy with it.
Very nice I have a bucket flat piece of wood on the bottom a tube and manually go around around around great I'm halfway there thanks for great video I didn't know there was a video like this I hear this will help me finish my project that I started three years ago thank you so much I enjoyed it
Just finished making mine. I repurposed a Lowes 5 gall bucket (it had a split bottom!), 1/2" plywood and I welded a 14mm hex headed bolt to a plate and screwed that assy onto the top to rotate the drum with my drill. A brushed drill is more controllable. My Dewalt brushless drill goes from alnost nothing to full speed with just a small extra press of the trigger. Nearly took my wrist off! Finally able to quickly stow a 100 ft 12 AWG extension cord. 150ft is too much. Used the same lazy susan off Amazon for about $9! I cut the side of the bucket with an angle grinder and thin cut-off disc after drilling four 1/2" holes in the corners. Cut easily and very safely like a hot knife through butter! Thought about using marbles or ball bearings for rollers, but they would bunch up unless held in relative position to each other. I did place the curved bucket cutout in the bottom (curve up in center) and that worked pretty well, but collapsed with the weight of the cord. Thanks for the video idea!
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I think I’m going to make a smaller version of this for under my workbench using a 4” pvc as the bucket. It should do fine for a 10-15’ extension cord. Great job, Thank you.
Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing. I have a mile of string that I want to put on a reel. This is an excellent solution. Bless you. I'm going to use bearing instead of wheels to smooth out the rotations a bit. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for sharing, I personally love it. I probably will make it just a little lower to be able to ensure I can put a lid on the top of it and protect the plug. Still, I absolutely love it.
Great idea and thanks for sharing. The voice is simultaneously annoying and comforting which is confusing but your guidance and methodology is clear and direct. I will meditate and reflect on subscribing.
Thanks for this. The problem I’m trying to solve, is I’m a cable installer seeking a redesign for deploying cable reels with minimal cargo space. This unlocked some great ideas for me. End of comment for most. My geeky thought, picture taking a hand cart/dolly, lay it down. Create a lazy Susan from the larger cable reel ends, put that down on the back of the dolly. Put a centre post in the lazy Susan to put a reel on. Telescoping handle, inline skate wheels, hoping to condense folded size to around 2’x2’x6” use centre post to anchor structure by driving it in the ground. I need to transport 1000’ of rg11 cable to the site, and deploy it. I see space saving options that don’t help with transport, and transportation options that take up too much space. I think I can solve this now :)
Inst4ead of that plastic lazy susan, but a lazy susan turntable which is just a metal bracket with bearings in it. It will work much better than that amazon plastic thing you used. The friction from her wood on the top will eventually wear through the bucket, so wrapping it in something like UHMW or PTFE will allow the wood to spin much easier and prevent wear. Of course you could just build the whole thing out of wood using 4 pieces of 2x4 and lazy susan turntables on both ends and get an even smoother reel and unlimited size.
Super convenient. Only problem is it will take up a lot more space than plain old coiled up cords and hoses. If that isn’t an issue then this is amazing
I have been winding my cords on a reel from 40 lb. welding wire; it’s a bit cumbersome, may have to put the reel in a bucket thanks. I have a tip for you that has worked well for me. I buy the large roll of paper shop towels and I put them in a bucket with a small hole in the center of the lid. It will dispense every towel from the center roll without collapsing . Just cut the tape on the outside of the roll when you refill. I also had to put a spacer in the bottom of the bucket to keep the roll of towels from moving up and down because when you tear a towel off and it picks the roll up it pulls the end back down in the bucket.
Love this idea. Little shorter pipe and you can put the lid on it and stack it normally. Could even put two 1 inch cabinet hinges with that scrap piece of plastic and latch it with some velco strap. You already sealed the open section. If you don’t care about a lid you can add a handle. Just some ideas. This idea is really cool 😎
Drake you don't need a lid . This is something that your going to drag out and put up everyday on the job site. This is just a cheap and simple way to store your cords The bucket has a handle. Quit trying to second guess everything and enjoy the video
If you run the cord the other way with male plug coming out of the bucket, you can just plug it in and walk it to where you need it. You can then add a 3 way at the top of the bucket or duplex outlet. You can also glue rubber underneath bucket as well or add 2" concrete inside bucket for weight.
Thank you so much and ive been trying to find these types of videos and anyone else here have any ideas how to do this similarly but have 2 seperate cords going in 2 seperate direction's. The directions would be like the bottom of the bucket and then a side of the bucket. ive been working on a fun little project and its similar to this but been struggling to create the jig i need.
WARNING! If you leave a long extension cord wrapped inside a container like this with a large load connected, like a heater, you stand a good chance of accidentally building a campfire in your garage. Manufactured versions of this use a circuit breaker that trips at a fairly low ampacity or has a mechanism that won't allow connection without pulling all the cable out first.
It will be just fine. That's more of an old wives tale. You'd need to have it in a sealed container, in very hot temperatures, using the cord beyond ita capabilities, and MAYBE you'll have some issues. In this case, there is plenty of circulation around the wiring.
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, In stead of lazy Susan I would use marbles saved time and money, I make my own lazy Susans by using 2 aluminum pie tIns and a bag of marbles about 25, works great in my shop, I just place my tool blocks on top is the top tin works great GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
@DIYable - You might lose a tiny bit of space, but have you considered using a small amount of self-leveling concrete on the bottom instead of the plywood to give it a bit of weight so you don't need the ties or the 2x4 to keep it still?
13"50 you could attach one of those swivel handles to the end of it. Not that a screw driver is any worse, but you have to go fetch the screw driver, the handle would be always be there.
This is a neat idea. I have to wonder though, if you aren't using the whole 100 ft and have a bunch of wire left wrapped in the centre while using the cord, are you going to have problems with heat and electricity flow? Basically, you've made a large inductor (like an electromagnet but with AC power), which creates heat and impedes the flow of AC. I imagine that using 12 ga means wire overheating from being in a coil might be less of an issue than with small ga wire, but I am curious if this might be an issue.
If you plan to use it for a long duration with high amp, I recommend to unwind the whole thing especially in summer time. For temporary use or for only short duration, it's totally fine.
Nope. An inductive field can only be created if you have ONE of the hot or neutral wires coiled. Both wires being coiled up cancel each other out. The issue is heat from resistance. When the wire is coiled up and/or packed in a closed/confined space, the wires can't radiate heat away, and aren't exposed to sufficient airflow to carry away heat. Please don't spread misinformation.
Great Job! An alternative for the bottom piece of loose wood is a thin plastic/nylon cutting board...the roll up type or even a regular type. Less friction. Also if you wire a 4 outlet box and place it on top of spool. Configure the cord in a manner where the male plug is at the end with the female inside the gang box.
can think it will be a bit to rough for a cordless drill however very nice idea i do have a question about the insides of your contraption about how long a cord can it acomadat will it work for lets say 100ft cord
Nice concept and execution. Lots of cheap ass cord reels around but a decent metal one is $85 (USD) or more. I'm thinking this method may work just fine for me...and besides...who doesn't love a good DIY build??!! I may figure out a way to weight the bottom/inside of the bucket to make it stationary as you're pulling cord out for use. Maybe find a weight that will fit inside the bottom of the PVC cylinder ?? Hmmmmm.....
Don't need a weight: have the male plug at the free end; slip knot tie it near the socket, with a bit of slack, plug it in, and then just carry the bucket to work location to unroll. To roll, carry to socket and wind 'er back up there.
If you reverse the extension cord, put the socket end in first instead of the plug. You can just plug in the cable and walk the bucket/cable holder to where you need it and plug in your device/tool.
Not bad for a saw station or air compressor or something, but if you're screwing in sheetrock or the like then you're stuck dragging the bucket around.
Ball bearing casters work great or the Bottom of an old spinning barstool the hardware between the seat in the stool legs Are use the ball bearing casters which is literally just a large bearing inside of a housing And I was also thinking just a couple handfuls of marbles loosely underneath
Why not add an anchor to the handle of the bucket since it has one already? Then if when cutting the opening in the side, you made sure the opening was opposite the handle folded down on the opposite side. It would be directly opposite the pulling force to release the cable or hose. The anchor wouldn't have to be long enough to touch the ground, just heavy enough to create the downward pressure to oppose the pulling force. You could make another disc that folds on top of the cable like a cover or lid to protect the velcroed portion. It attaches loosely to the handle so it can be used to carry but when flipped down, you also have a way to keep the bucket in place no matter what surface it was on! So, I am going to do that. I am going to do a version without the bucket that has kick stand feet to hold it in place. No use of a lazy if a eye bolt down the center of the inner pipe was in place. To spin it, it would have a bearing wedged between the bolt and the plywood using glue to keep the bearing in the plywood and to not come out. Your ideas inspired my ideas as a way to solve your problem and make smaller versions using only the pipe to wind on. Great job!
In a pinch this looks like a convenient/clever solution but I would just buy one that is professionally designed for several reasons. You can get a 150 ft. manual cord winder for starting as low as $8.99 online. If I were to improve this one, I would attach a small step at the bottom of the bucket and a spring/mechanism so it retracts. The step would allow you to keep the bucket from moving- especially when unwinding. Also, a guide and guard to protect your hand from getting caught up. For safety, at a minimum, I would keep the drill set to a low torque setting but when 100 ft cable starts getting heavy, and by repeated use, even the best drill will wear out much faster- even more so if it is battery powered.
Cabling industry makes wooden spools for COAX, CAT 6 and other cable and ground wire types that can be just about the size you are making right there.... A thousand foot spool of CAT 6 shielded ethernet cable is about 11 inch diameter 11 in tall. Some are 10 x 10, some are 12 3/4 x 12 3/4.... If you happen to have a buddy who is a telecom structured cable monkey, ask them to save you some empties next time they are on a cabling job....Or maybe a buddy in commercial construction where the cable monkeys have been working can get some empties for you. They generate a lot of empty plastic buckets too, from the poly jet line trailers that have to go in with every run of cable...( jet line buckets come with about a 3 inch hole in the middle of the lid). We take the empty buckets home all the time. Damn shame to just chuck them in the dumpsters.
First and foremost, the extension cord must be for outdoor usage in the first place and more importantly, it should be waterproof, or at least both end parts of the cord should be well protected. Besides, no one prefers to work in the rain therefore placing the bucket outside isn't necessary. Electricity and water don't go together. Professional Electricians who work outside during rain have all the equipment and themselves well protected.
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Lower the top a bit so you can add the lid and make the stackable for storage purposes. Great video. 👍
Following your video I made this bucket for 12 gauge electrical cord. Didn’t use the drill but instead used a long wooden upright handle. Works like a charm. Even impressed the husband. Thank you 🇨🇦
I really appreciate this video. Well done with the needed details and most importantly; NO MUSIC in the background, thank you!! Just good instructions and to the point! Well done🤗
Still highly annoying, unless you enjoy DIY tips from Count Dracula.
Yes, no stupid background music! And who gives a crap about the gentleman’s accent, it was easily understandable!
One thing to note is that if you are using a high wattage device on your power cord for an extended period of time, you should unwind the cord from the reel completely, otherwise it can overheat. I saw someone melt a reel of extension cord once when he plugged a large popcorn maker into it for a community fair type endeavor that was in the community center's parking lot. It melted into a monolithic wire and plastic mess, started smoking, and caught fire... He had basically created half of a transformer and wasn't aware that transformers tend to heat up...
Totally agree. It's a very good advice. Indeed the same will happen to any professional power cord reels or even UL listed retractable wall mount reels. That's exactly the reason why electrical code don't allow Romex in PVC conduit and need to use T90 (Canada) or THWN (US). For any other readers don't know the number 90, it's temperature rating. Thanks for sharing.
@@DIYable -- I wasn't aware of the Romex in PVC conduit issue... But the few times I've run Romex in conduit, I have used metal conduit and it has been in a short run or 10 ft or less for circuits that did not use much electricity (e.g. outlet to plug electric rotisserie into in outdoor kitchen / BBQ area)...
@@CurmudgeonExtraordinaireyeah romex is not to be placed into conduit unless specific circumstances allow it. Typically this is a no across the board
I like that you showed and talked about issues you came upon while making it, time saver. thanks
Not often you see making something actually useful, that doesn't involve tools and equipment normal DIYers don't have access to. In addition, a useful end result. Well done that man, give yourself a gold star.
Thanks for the comments!!! Glad it helped!
The corner brackets can be inserted and screwed inside the pipe to prevent the extension cord from rubbing against the metal of the brackets. Another solution is to use silicone caulking, hot glue, or duct tape over the metal brackets and the screws. I think it works better in the long run.
I would recommend for folks building portable versions of this to maybe make a detachable crank handle that stows in or on the bucket to manually wind the reel in for cases where you need your cord or air but don’t have your drill
Good suggestion, thanks for your input!
An Allen key similar to the IKEA type but much larger.
I like your presentation and I immediately built two. I made a minor change using round pieces of 1 1/2 thick wood inside of the 3" pipe in lieu of the angle pieces. It took more time, but I didn't like the metal edges of the angles in close to the wire. Thanks again for the idea and presentation.
The metal angle brackets won't cause any harm to a cable, especially since the wire is stationary on the spindle.
Not going to lie, this is going to be a super helpful upgrade to my shop. $30 project vs $100 hose reel is a lot more doable for the amount of cable I have running around. Thank you!
The best project I have seen for a hose storage.👍👍👍
Best tutorial of the decade!
Glad you like it
I liked the hell out of this idea. I already use a 5 gal bucket and manually roll my cord inside. It comes out great, but coiling it back takes time. Your system is fantastic. Guess what? I'm going to use your idea. THANKS.
Glad you like it.
I made this, I cut out and put the lid on it. Just cut out the rim. that's all you need to keep it from falling out if the bucket falls over in the van. Also I put a square piece of plywood about 14 inches square on the bottom to stand on wail reeling it up. Harbor Freight has Rollers that work perfect under the wooden reel. 5/8 in. Roller Ball Bearing . Only $0.99. I also sprayed the bottom of the bucket with a silicone spray. Makes the roller glide even better for unreeling it.
I made one for a 100'ft extension cord. and one for a 50'ft air hose.
I tried to scale it down to a smaller bucket for a 50'ft cord but this doesn't scale down very well. You have to hold the bucket wail cranking it wail also tiring to guide the extension cord so it winds up evenly on the reel.
So it works good just get the rollers from Harbor Freight and add something to stand on and you'll be happy with it.
I like your workmate. Been using one for over 40 years. Still a great tool.
Great to hear!
I used one of those carousel you use in a cabinet or on a kitchen table that you can put salt pepper ketchup etc... worked pretty well
Very nice I have a bucket flat piece of wood on the bottom a tube and manually go around around around great I'm halfway there thanks for great video I didn't know there was a video like this I hear this will help me finish my project that I started three years ago thank you so much I enjoyed it
I like you voice and you way to show how you do those things.. Congratulations amazing job .
So nice of you!!!
Just finished making mine. I repurposed a Lowes 5 gall bucket (it had a split bottom!), 1/2" plywood and I welded a 14mm hex headed bolt to a plate and screwed that assy onto the top to rotate the drum with my drill. A brushed drill is more controllable. My Dewalt brushless drill goes from alnost nothing to full speed with just a small extra press of the trigger. Nearly took my wrist off! Finally able to quickly stow a 100 ft 12 AWG extension cord. 150ft is too much.
Used the same lazy susan off Amazon for about $9!
I cut the side of the bucket with an angle grinder and thin cut-off disc after drilling four 1/2" holes in the corners. Cut easily and very safely like a hot knife through butter!
Thought about using marbles or ball bearings for rollers, but they would bunch up unless held in relative position to each other. I did place the curved bucket cutout in the bottom (curve up in center) and that worked pretty well, but collapsed with the weight of the cord.
Thanks for the video idea!
Thanks for sharing your experience!!!
That'd be perfect for Christmas lights!
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I think I’m going to make a smaller version of this for under my workbench using a 4” pvc as the bucket. It should do fine for a 10-15’ extension cord.
Great job, Thank you.
Excellent video and process. Thank you for sharing. I have a mile of string that I want to put on a reel. This is an excellent solution. Bless you. I'm going to use bearing instead of wheels to smooth out the rotations a bit. Thanks again.
Thank you very much for sharing, I personally love it. I probably will make it just a little lower to be able to ensure I can put a lid on the top of it and protect the plug. Still, I absolutely love it.
What do you think it's going to happen to the plug?
@@littlejackalo5326 Water, sawdust, etc. I assume.
You never know when it's in the back of the work truck.
Great idea and thanks for sharing. The voice is simultaneously annoying and comforting which is confusing but your guidance and methodology is clear and direct. I will meditate and reflect on subscribing.
Thanks for this. The problem I’m trying to solve, is I’m a cable installer seeking a redesign for deploying cable reels with minimal cargo space. This unlocked some great ideas for me. End of comment for most. My geeky thought, picture taking a hand cart/dolly, lay it down. Create a lazy Susan from the larger cable reel ends, put that down on the back of the dolly. Put a centre post in the lazy Susan to put a reel on. Telescoping handle, inline skate wheels, hoping to condense folded size to around 2’x2’x6” use centre post to anchor structure by driving it in the ground. I need to transport 1000’ of rg11 cable to the site, and deploy it. I see space saving options that don’t help with transport, and transportation options that take up too much space. I think I can solve this now :)
I have been trying to think of something like this for a decade. Thank you for making the world better. Also, the narration is super cool.
Pretty cool idea...might have to build one. Thanks for sharing 👍
Inst4ead of that plastic lazy susan, but a lazy susan turntable which is just a metal bracket with bearings in it. It will work much better than that amazon plastic thing you used. The friction from her wood on the top will eventually wear through the bucket, so wrapping it in something like UHMW or PTFE will allow the wood to spin much easier and prevent wear. Of course you could just build the whole thing out of wood using 4 pieces of 2x4 and lazy susan turntables on both ends and get an even smoother reel and unlimited size.
Super convenient. Only problem is it will take up a lot more space than plain old coiled up cords and hoses. If that isn’t an issue then this is amazing
I have been winding my cords on a reel from 40 lb. welding wire; it’s a bit cumbersome, may have to put the reel in a bucket thanks. I have a tip for you that has worked well for me. I buy the large roll of paper shop towels and I put them in a bucket with a small hole in the center of the lid. It will dispense every towel from the center roll without collapsing . Just cut the tape on the outside of the roll when you refill. I also had to put a spacer in the bottom of the bucket to keep the roll of towels from moving up and down because when you tear a towel off and it picks the roll up it pulls the end back down in the bucket.
Has anyone tried this with a pressure washer hose I'm thinking it should work?
THAT IS FANTASTIC. I DJ wedding and events and this would help my set up/tear down time. You should sell these on ebay, I'd buy one.
Drop the beat DJ!!!
You are a smart man sir
Just a idea, you could add two flip down down stops to the front to stop the movement when unwinding. Thanks for the video, it's a great idea
That's a great idea!
Has anyone used pull starter recoil spring?
Can u pls post an example of the stop
Excellent video, in all aspects. I like projects like this, because they are like me, nice and simple! 🇬🇧😷👍
Well I’m building four of these. Two for my air hoses and two for my cables. Work & Home versions.
Me too!
Cool Idea. I am going to make one or two of these.
Go for it! It's fun weekend project to do!
Love this idea. Little shorter pipe and you can put the lid on it and stack it normally. Could even put two 1 inch cabinet hinges with that scrap piece of plastic and latch it with some velco strap. You already sealed the open section. If you don’t care about a lid you can add a handle. Just some ideas. This idea is really cool 😎
Drake Velazquez the bucket has a handle already....
Drake you don't need a lid . This is something that your going to drag out and put up everyday on the job site.
This is just a cheap and simple way to store your cords
The bucket has a handle.
Quit trying to second guess everything and enjoy the video
Bought a bucket and a water hose winder. Use the hose winder and it works great and I still have a good new bucket.
Can u post a link for winder
Looks like i know what folks are getting for Christmas.
Cool idea SIR!
I'm dealing with this problem now. Thank you very helpful!
Needs the lid (Really just the rim plus a little bit) to hold the spool in/keep from falling out.
Not a bad suggestion!!!
My god a diy video that's actuary worth making!! i did laugh when you said lazy Susan had balls though haha
Thanks for the video. Very cool and practical.
If you run the cord the other way with male plug coming out of the bucket, you can just plug it in and walk it to where you need it. You can then add a 3 way at the top of the bucket or duplex outlet. You can also glue rubber underneath bucket as well or add 2" concrete inside bucket for weight.
Thank you so much and ive been trying to find these types of videos and anyone else here have any ideas how to do this similarly but have 2 seperate cords going in 2 seperate direction's. The directions would be like the bottom of the bucket and then a side of the bucket. ive been working on a fun little project and its similar to this but been struggling to create the jig i need.
Next level….this is awesome 👍🏻
WARNING! If you leave a long extension cord wrapped inside a container like this with a large load connected, like a heater, you stand a good chance of accidentally building a campfire in your garage. Manufactured versions of this use a circuit breaker that trips at a fairly low ampacity or has a mechanism that won't allow connection without pulling all the cable out first.
Thanx!
That's very good point, thanks for pointing that out.
A pigtail cord can be built using a 15 amp GFCI plug to put between the cord and the power source.
It will be just fine. That's more of an old wives tale. You'd need to have it in a sealed container, in very hot temperatures, using the cord beyond ita capabilities, and MAYBE you'll have some issues. In this case, there is plenty of circulation around the wiring.
I think I’d need to see a video of that happening.
Now I have to build one. Thanks
You should!!! Glad it helped
Thank you @DIYable - I'm reel-ly going into production mode.
I lost it at the decoupling part. I believe this video also follows KISS principle, though. Nice one, thanks!
OLD LEATHER SMITH here, In stead of lazy Susan I would use marbles saved time and money, I make my own lazy Susans by using 2 aluminum pie tIns and a bag of marbles about 25, works great in my shop, I just place my tool blocks on top is the top tin works great GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️⚾🙃
That's very good information! Thanks Jim!
Man eating two pies...
What? I needed a set of bearings.
@DIYable - You might lose a tiny bit of space, but have you considered using a small amount of self-leveling concrete on the bottom instead of the plywood to give it a bit of weight so you don't need the ties or the 2x4 to keep it still?
I love. I'll have to make one one day
Cut a nine inch ring of plywood half inch wide thick and center in bottom and throw in a few marbles and save 10 on the Susan
I'll deffinetly try it out! Thanx!
Why not just throw in a 89 cent bag of marbles. No need for a ring at all.
That is cool I'm definitely making me like 4 of those
Really great. I am going to build one.
Go for it!
This is so awesome.
13"50 you could attach one of those swivel handles to the end of it. Not that a screw driver is any worse, but you have to go fetch the screw driver, the handle would be always be there.
This beats buying a retractable hose compressor for 129.00 which i wont pay it. Thanks for the video
Glad it helped you saving some money
Can a garden hose also be used with this? If so, how long of a hose could you use?
This is a neat idea. I have to wonder though, if you aren't using the whole 100 ft and have a bunch of wire left wrapped in the centre while using the cord, are you going to have problems with heat and electricity flow? Basically, you've made a large inductor (like an electromagnet but with AC power), which creates heat and impedes the flow of AC. I imagine that using 12 ga means wire overheating from being in a coil might be less of an issue than with small ga wire, but I am curious if this might be an issue.
If you plan to use it for a long duration with high amp, I recommend to unwind the whole thing especially in summer time. For temporary use or for only short duration, it's totally fine.
Nope. An inductive field can only be created if you have ONE of the hot or neutral wires coiled. Both wires being coiled up cancel each other out. The issue is heat from resistance. When the wire is coiled up and/or packed in a closed/confined space, the wires can't radiate heat away, and aren't exposed to sufficient airflow to carry away heat. Please don't spread misinformation.
Damn nice concept 👍👍
Glad you like it!!
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Great Job! An alternative for the bottom piece of loose wood is a thin plastic/nylon cutting board...the roll up type or even a regular type. Less friction. Also if you wire a 4 outlet box and place it on top of spool. Configure the cord in a manner where the male plug is at the end with the female inside the gang box.
can think it will be a bit to rough for a cordless drill however very nice idea i do have a question about the insides of your contraption about how long a cord can it acomadat will it work for lets say 100ft cord
Such a great idea,Thank you for sharing .
You are so welcome!
What a great idea!
Much needed diy project
You beautiful bastard. You have just made my job so much easier...
Fun project
This is so great. Thank you
Nice concept and execution. Lots of cheap ass cord reels around but a decent metal one is $85 (USD) or more. I'm thinking this method may work just fine for me...and besides...who doesn't love a good DIY build??!! I may figure out a way to weight the bottom/inside of the bucket to make it stationary as you're pulling cord out for use. Maybe find a weight that will fit inside the bottom of the PVC cylinder ?? Hmmmmm.....
Yes, maybe adding a bit weight a the bottom will make the pulling more stable, I have to agree. Generally speaking, it works pretty okay for me.
I'm thinking of pouring a couple inches of quickcrete in the bucket as a base for the lazy Susan so it's a bit heavier
Don't need a weight: have the male plug at the free end; slip knot tie it near the socket, with a bit of slack, plug it in, and then just carry the bucket to work location to unroll. To roll, carry to socket and wind 'er back up there.
Perfect!!! Thanks for the share!!!
If you reverse the extension cord, put the socket end in first instead of the plug. You can just plug in the cable and walk the bucket/cable holder to where you need it and plug in your device/tool.
That's a very cool suggestions!!! Thanks a lot!
Not bad for a saw station or air compressor or something, but if you're screwing in sheetrock or the like then you're stuck dragging the bucket around.
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That's when you actually take the cord out of the reel.....
The only drawback I see to doing it that way is you wind up with the bucket/reel underfoot where you are working.
Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
Ball bearing casters work great or the Bottom of an old spinning barstool the hardware between the seat in the stool legs Are use the ball bearing casters which is literally just a large bearing inside of a housing And I was also thinking just a couple handfuls of marbles loosely underneath
Good to know, thanks James! Maybe the one I got was not the highest quality.
@@DIYable I'd say it was because you tried swivel wheels and they were trying to go in different directions.
I like it I think I will make a few for gifts.
Why not add an anchor to the handle of the bucket since it has one already? Then if when cutting the opening in the side, you made sure the opening was opposite the handle folded down on the opposite side. It would be directly opposite the pulling force to release the cable or hose. The anchor wouldn't have to be long enough to touch the ground, just heavy enough to create the downward pressure to oppose the pulling force. You could make another disc that folds on top of the cable like a cover or lid to protect the velcroed portion. It attaches loosely to the handle so it can be used to carry but when flipped down, you also have a way to keep the bucket in place no matter what surface it was on! So, I am going to do that. I am going to do a version without the bucket that has kick stand feet to hold it in place. No use of a lazy if a eye bolt down the center of the inner pipe was in place. To spin it, it would have a bearing wedged between the bolt and the plywood using glue to keep the bearing in the plywood and to not come out. Your ideas inspired my ideas as a way to solve your problem and make smaller versions using only the pipe to wind on. Great job!
Let us knew your version turn out?
Yeah... Please let us know how your version turn out!!!!
Thanks for the great video.
So Arnold is now making TH-cam videos!! lol
That's Great man!!
Don't let your neighbors see it or they will get jealous LOL
Lol!!
Great rv idea
Try mounting a piece of rubber on the bottom might stop it from sliding
In a pinch this looks like a convenient/clever solution but I would just buy one that is professionally designed for several reasons. You can get a 150 ft. manual cord winder for starting as low as $8.99 online.
If I were to improve this one, I would attach a small step at the bottom of the bucket and a spring/mechanism so it retracts. The step would allow you to keep the bucket from moving- especially when unwinding. Also, a guide and guard to protect your hand from getting caught up. For safety, at a minimum, I would keep the drill set to a low torque setting but when 100 ft cable starts getting heavy, and by repeated use, even the best drill will wear out much faster- even more so if it is battery powered.
Genius! Thank you
Very cool.
Can u do this with a water hose ?
Awesome video - thank you!
Wonderful idea 💡
Very handy
Amazing and cool! Well done!
Cabling industry makes wooden spools for COAX, CAT 6 and other cable and ground wire types that can be just about the size you are making right there.... A thousand foot spool of CAT 6 shielded ethernet cable is about 11 inch diameter 11 in tall. Some are 10 x 10, some are 12 3/4 x 12 3/4.... If you happen to have a buddy who is a telecom structured cable monkey, ask them to save you some empties next time they are on a cabling job....Or maybe a buddy in commercial construction where the cable monkeys have been working can get some empties for you. They generate a lot of empty plastic buckets too, from the poly jet line trailers that have to go in with every run of cable...( jet line buckets come with about a 3 inch hole in the middle of the lid). We take the empty buckets home all the time. Damn shame to just chuck them in the dumpsters.
Brilliant.
Great idea
Thank you! 😊
Inconceivable! Thank you Fesic.
I built this, but the cord binds up really bad, making it difficult to unwind on my next use. Any tips?
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You forgot the drain hose on the bottom of a bucket in case water gets in there if you left it outside.
That's the best comment I have seen so far!!!!!!!!!
I think if you left it out in the rain you are already fucked no matter how many drain holes you have. That plywood and panel will get ruined.
First and foremost, the extension cord must be for outdoor usage in the first place and more importantly, it should be waterproof, or at least both end parts of the cord should be well protected. Besides, no one prefers to work in the rain therefore placing the bucket outside isn't necessary. Electricity and water don't go together. Professional Electricians who work outside during rain have all the equipment and themselves well protected.
@@andycheung1337 alright Andy!!
You are definitely the extension cord police.👮♂️
@@jamesw4912 Lmao, ur so funny. The best thing about leaving comments on TH-cam is reading others' funny comments and responses.
Do you think this would work with 20 feet of RV 6 gauge wire?