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.

Comments

[iApple guy]

Good way to organize cords!

[mikeasaurus]

Smart, idea!

[thiswayhome]

Thanks!

[GadgetFinder]

Great instructable, well done!