Introduction: Homemade Extension Cord Winder Mount


We have been using this cable winder for quite a long time, it makes every outdoor task so much easier. We don’t have an excuse anymore to not mow the lawn with my electrical lawn mower. 

Sorry that there aren't construction pictures available, since we decided to post this instructable after the Extension Winder was built. Let us know if you have any questions.



Materials & Tools:

(2) 4” x 4” x 6"  wood stock
(1) 9” x 9” MDF or plywood
(4) Wood screws
(4) Drywall screws and anchors
(1) Cord wheel
(1) Whatever size extension cord you need to organize (the one seen here is 100ft.)
Hand saw
Chisel (optiona)

Get wood sizes and types. Some hardware stores cut the wood to a customize size. It’s worth asking to skip step one.

Step 1: Cut the Wood

On the 4x4 wood stock draw a 1.5” wide and 4” long slot in the middle of one side of the wood. Before cutting any wood, make sure the wood piece is secured by clamping it to a working table. Cut out the marked slot with a handsaw. You may need to use a chisel to square off the inside.

The wheel handle will be set in the slot, but it won't fit in unless you round the top edges of the 4x4. Use a handheld belt sander to do this until the cord wheel will slide into the handle slot.

Step 2: Assemble the Wheel Holder

Align the 4x4 wood piece standing it up on the center of the 9x9 plywood. Mark with a pencil around the 4x4. Set the wood stock aside; you should have drawn a square in the center of the plywood. Mark and drill inside of each corner of your 4x4 square where you will need to put screws to hold the wood stock to the plywood.

Assemble the 2 pieces using wood screws going thru the plywood into the 4x4.

Then drill one screw hole on each corner of the 9x9 plywood, these will serve to attach the wheel holder into the wall.

Step 3: Hang Wheel Holder on Wall

Place the wheel holder on the wall where you plan on hanging it. We recommend placing it close to a power socket so that you can plug it in without fully unwinding the cable.

Mark the wall with a pencil through the holes you have made on each corner. Drill the holes in the wall where marked. Insert a wall anchor into each pre-drilled hole. Hold the wheel holder in place over the four wall holes and screw a drywall screw into each of the holes, tightening the wheel holder to the wall.

Step 4: Get Your Extension Cord Ready


Set the handle of the cord wheel in the U-shape slot of the wheel holder. 

Wind up the extension cord starting with the male end, secure the male plug through one of the wheel slots, leaving it out and accessible to plug it into the wall or a short extension; then start turning the cord wheel handle wrapping the cable around the wheel as it is shown in the video. 

Note: Having an additional short 1 foot extension cord will enable you to plug the cable in without fully unwinding it.