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I just did this Mod to my extension Reel . The only difference was I had the Male coming out the Center Spoke to plug into the wall and the Female coming out as the extension on the reel and the reel staying near the wall outlet. Amazing modification and I can't believe it took me this long to discover this. Thank you very much. ALSO I can't believe manufacturers didn't modify their mold to add this hole in their center spoke so we don't have to drill in this MOD. Thanks again .

@davide4809

2 жыл бұрын

Just did this mod with your idea. It worked perfect!

@24getful1

Жыл бұрын

I also did that because the Blower line length is short as well as the hedge trimmer. 😊

@naughtyorgneiss

7 ай бұрын

Yup also did the mod this way. Thanks for the idea

Thanks for the video. For all the commenters wondering why manufacturers don't make it with a hole, it is because they recommend not using the cord while it is wound up as it could overheat.

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

This is what I learned today. Makes so much sense.

@deedubaya9648

Ай бұрын

Simply unwind it to the fullest to use. Then easy as pie to reel 'er back in.

Thank you! Been struggling with this stupid reel for years and finally decided to do something about it !

Most videos you watch and want the 4m of your life back...this one was worth the investment, great tip!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliment. It’s a game changer for sure. Use these almost every day.

I just bought two of these to mitigate our garage’s cord disasters. As I went to load one, I kept thinking…why isn’t there a hole in the center? This isn’t going to work! So I googled how to spool an extension cord for use and came across this. Instinct was right; confirmed by this helpful vid. Thanks!

Thank you so much! Your video was exactly what I was looking for. I thought it must’ve been me, but you showed me that it was a design flaw and the reel I’ve been frustrated working with for the past five years with a 100 foot cord, is now so much enjoyable to use.

I bought this exact same thing and this video is exactly what I came here for! Thank you for the tutorial! Making this today

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Jared Miller great move! So much easier to use and clean up the extension cord this way.

Bought the exact same one down here in Australia, and was scratching my head until I saw your vid. Worked a treat. Cheers

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@matthewhardesty6872

3 жыл бұрын

Believe it was designed to be folded in half and the loop clipped into the hook. This is much better though

THIS WORKS!! I bought a cord roller exactly like this at Lowe’s. Same problem: the design of the roller is flawed in that it doesn’t come with a hole to push the plug through. So, you have to make your own opening. You will need a 2” drill bit for boring holes in wood, or else you’re going to have a little work on your hands. The cord roller is made of tough, thick plastic, and you will have to drill through the plastic reinforcers on the inside of the core of the cord roller to make room for the plug to go through. It helps to shine a flashlight through the opening while you’re drilling so you can see inside it while you’re drilling downward through the core.

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

Good break down. I believe the bit I used for this was 1-1/2” but sounds like 2” works as well. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

Life Saver... I am a DJ doing movies and was tired of wrapping my 100ft 3 end plug each weekend... Works like a charm thank you for posting. Tom East Haven CT

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Weatherdog Entertainment glad you found this useful, especially with the clean up, my least favorite part of working.

I went ahead and made this modification, I fished the cord end (plug side) thru the holes just like you did. I had replaced the plug before ,so I removed it again and reconnected it for the mod. I also soldered/tinned the wire ends of my cord , as they were stranded, to facilitate a better connection at the plug end. Thanks again for a great video. My 'mod-ed" cord is working great..

Dude, if you hadn’t made this video I was about to throw this trash away. Now it works great. You should reference this model in the title for other people looking for this. Lifesaver man.

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. This is a total game changer. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

@rogermcnogerfrogger9855

5 ай бұрын

Same

I've wanted to do this for ages, but I kept looking at the side of the reel with the handle. Saw your video . . . Doh! . . . Got it done in five minutes. Thank you.

Oh thank you. I almost broke my wrist making the hole but I figured it out. Nothing makes me crazy than a tangled extension cord. Thank you.

Great video! Thanks for sharing. This made so much sense after watching. Like other people....can't believe manufacturers wouldn't just pop a hole in it to begin with!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Totally agree. I gotta imagine they will come around to manufacturing that extra hole if this video gets enough views.

Sooooooo simple but effective! THANK YOU, I've subscribed.

Most amazingly simplistic and helpful DIY suggested modification !!!! Thank you! Hope HDX plastic is good enough to withstand the drilling without cracking.

Wow, incredibly helpful! Thanks Paul Rudd!

SO very True Manny, I thought it was me that I could not figure it out and you're right, it's a design problem. Thanks Manny

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Vincent Casesa glad you found this useful. Seems like it’s something manufacturers could incorporate for an insignificant additional cost. I’ve found having the female end on the side of the reel is great indoors when I need to move lights or a vacuum room to room. But a male end on the side is useful outdoors allowing me to unroll the length on the cord to use the female end on tools like electric lawn and garden equipment.

@updownstate

3 жыл бұрын

How could this make it into production?

Beautiful, dude. 1st time homebuyer putting together a simple shop. Bought one of these today and immediately recognized the design flaw. Maybe I would've figured out the solution on my own (doubtful), but I appreciate the time savings. Cheers!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Dude, I don't know what made you think of doing it this way but you are a freakln GENIUS!!! THANK YOU!!!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

Thanks for this vid, these things were drivong me crazy for years!

Brilliant idea! Thank you!

I JUST bought the same wheel 😂 What a design flaw. Helped a lot man.

Just did it. Work great!! Thank you for the video.

This is just what I needed to find. Thanks

Good info quick, and useful. No irritating music or intro. !! I love that I'm subscribing.

Awesome ty so much. I just bought the exact same set up but was scratching my head on how to make it work …did a quick search and this vid popped up. Great tip 👍🏾

Yessssir! Thank you for the simple fix!

All this time I thought it was me! I thought I was too inept to use my reel properly. Thanks for posting this video. I plan to modify mine later today.

With a minimum of tools - like hole saws - I had a great couple of hours using the tools I do have. Wonderful time and works and looks great. I can't imagine how this design ever made it into the factory. Thanks for great instruction and a good time in the back yard.

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect little helper to plug in tools in the backyard. It's a game changer for sure.

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Жыл бұрын

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Extremely helpful!

that's genius! thank you exactly what i was looking for!

Thank you so much. I've always wondered what the issue was and how to fix it. Brilliant.

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Gina Harlow you’re welcome. I use it all the time and it saves me a lot of grief.

I love the name of your channel. Its advice at its finest

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on! Thank you.

Thank you, exactly what I was looking for. Bought a reel today

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Steven Basinger you’re welcome. Enjoy!

Thank You Sir! I am so looking forward to applying this!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

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you are the man for this! I run a detailing business & this saved me a lot of time so thank you! just subscribed

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Total game changer. Just used it again today.

Dude! I have been super upset about the whole hitting my hand and now I have it the way I want! Thank you!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

Very helpful. I just bought extension cord yesterday

Thank you so much for this video! I was at a loss to try to figure out how to run some cable and quickly wind it for band competition and this was great!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. This is perfect for that.

I just tried this and it was very helpful. Thank you so much for this awesome tip!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Total game changer.

Wish I'd known this years ago! Thank you. SO helpful!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! It’s a game changer.

Thank you for the advice…I didn’t have a bore bit so I had to use the thickest drill bit to make one larger hole. Took me a while to get a large enough hole for the plug to fit through. I give you full credit though for the idea. Thanks pal!!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

Resourceful! The extra time was still cheaper than a bore bit so good on ya. Thanks for sharing your experience. I still use mine regularly years later.

Kudos. Nobel nomination on the way. After messing with a dysfunctional reel for years I finally became exasperated enough to google "How to set up an extension reel" and was served with your vid. Mine is an identical unit so, not having a hole saw I set about using my drill. Note to anyone else: after you've roughed the hole you can increase it to the necessary diameter by running a large bit in reverse so that it rasps the plastic away without gouging too much out. That's my contribution to the hack. This has been the best thing I've done all day and I feel like I've moved incrementally up the evolutionary scale as a result. So I'm going to toast you with a coffee followed by an icy beer (I hope you like beer). KZread university has done it again. Cheers.

Did this, thank you so much! My drilling wasn’t as great 😂 but it worked!

Excellent! I just put mine together. Great idea! Thanks!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Total game changer.

I did it! Love it!

So So Smart! Thanks

Perfect idea. I had been thinking of doing something on same lines but you are ahead and did it already. Thumbs up to you!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It’s a game changer for sure. I’ve been using this reel alot for years.

Very helpful....thank you Buddy...GOD BLESS.....from EL PASO,TX.

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. God bless!

Damn dude I'm glad u shared this hack...I just did this sitting in my garage with the same reel and 100' cord...works like a charm ...I actually have the female side coming off the reel and the male coming thru the center whole as most of my devices have a male plug...I think its easier to pull the cord off the reel that u need and the reel can stay stationary next to the outlet. 👍🏿x1000

Excellent tip!!!

Excellent thanks

Exactly what I needed! Thanks man!

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Real_TWD you’re welcome. Glad you found this useful too.

Great tip. Just bought one of these rollers for the first time, and I thought, hmmm... I bet there's a good tip out there on how to use this. This is what I was hoping to find. I only had a 1" drill bit, but I made it work. 👍

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Sam Mallery Welcome to easy street. Good to know a 1” works.

@updownstate

3 жыл бұрын

I used quite a few tools to cut my hole bc I refused to pay 12$ for a hole saw. It was great figuring and fun.

I just modified mine.......came out perfectly. Thank you!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

Love to hear you made the upgrade. If you’re looking for more home improvement tips and tricks I have other videos like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

Just did it, works perfectly

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

Game changer for sure. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

Wow, thank you for making this video. Saved a huge headache!!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Joey Ritter you’re welcome. This has been saving me headaches for a year now.

Thank you for your sharing👍👍👍

This is great, thank you

Great video!! This is the same reel I was given!

OMG YES!!! I am doing this today!!! So simple its stupid!!! Thank you!!!

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite kind of solutions are the "so simple it's stupid" variety. Glad you found this helpful.

Thanks to your video my reel is now perfect

My man i appreciate this boy this reel was getting on last nerve lol thanks for the video

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Roy Striblin it’s a game changer for sure. I use this all the time.

Thanks. Bought the reel so I’m going to give it a try

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Total game changer

Thank YOU!! Trying to simplify my sister's reel.

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. It’s a total game changer.

Excellent...solved a problem with a simple solution.

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a game changer for sure. I’ve been using a couple of these for a couple years now.

Thnx great idea, worked perfect!!

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

michael camarillo you’re welcome. I’m using that extension cord right now actually.

This is really cool! Thank you!

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Sandro Pitari thanks for the feedback. Glad you found this useful.

Good job! nicely done, Thank you.

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I appreciate the feedback.

This is amazing

Thank you for this. I was coming to see how others wrapped on the reel and left with a better option than I could imagine.

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. It’s a game changer for sure. Just used this reel again today in fact and can’t help but feel relieved every time.

@andre5klovett299

2 жыл бұрын

Wrap around the reel or rapping while reeling? Im a rapper!

Thank you that works perfectly!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Glad you found this useful.

Brilliant!

Brilliant.

Thank you, thank you, thank you

Thank you!

Great Video! Thank You!

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.

Thank you so much for this!! Ugh. Why did it take me so long to look for this? Lol

Best mod ever! Thanks!

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback man. Put it to good use!

Great video Manny. Thanks for the tip I will do this now. You must be a pro

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Home Depot gives out pro accounts to any body

@updownstate

3 жыл бұрын

@@notwaitingtolive When my husband kicked me out I took our HD cards with me. Sweet smell of success.

Awesome work thanks mate also here in Australia saved the day! 👍

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Love to hear it. You’re welcome.

Thank you. I was wondering why mine wasn't working... Great concise explanation.

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. This is definitely a game changer.

Thank you thank you it is exactly was I needed. Lindal

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

alice Haman you’re welcome. I actually enjoy using my extension cord now.

Top 5 life-changing KZread video ever! Thank you SO much for this Manny!!!

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Benjamin France Music you’re welcome! It blows my mind that the manufacturers of these extension cord reels don’t make the change themselves.

❤ Thank you 😊 I knew there had to be a better way 😅

Thank you.

You are a genius!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

Thank you so much!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for checking out my channel. I have a bunch of other helpful videos as well.

I wished I had seen this months ago. I couldn't figure it out and was really getting on my nerves. I guess these are just designed for cord storage and not daily use. Thank you so much Manny!!

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad you found this useful. I still use this cord and reel all the time.

Awesome, just modified mine. Much better than velcro for the flapping cord i was using.

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Game changer.

Thank you

Great video---thanks!

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. I have other home improvement tips you might find helpful, like the #1 mistake DIY painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

thank you so much! i beat my hand with the end every time

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

you're welcome. happy to help

awesome thanks brother

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for checking out the channel. I’ve got other useful home improvement tips as well like the #1 mistake diy painters make: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJynyMiyhteWk7Q.html

Great video

@notwaitingtolive

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.

Great idea ....I also watched a video that you put the ends together and fold it kinda together and put the end loop in the hook and wind it works a treat too

@notwaitingtolive

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen that one too. Both game changing ways to wrap these pesky cords.

You're my new hero dude. Saved my f#$kn sanity.

@notwaitingtolive

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Anderson such a game changer. Finally grief free.