Shop Tips
Holder Keeps Power Cords Tangle-Free
Sep 23, 2008
I became tired of looking at and trying to work with the tangle of electric cords that I use both in my shop and outside for other projects. So I made a simple cord-winding rack that keeps both ends of the cord accessible and can be carried conveniently to and from the work locations. The rack is also easy to hang from its handhold.
It took about 30 minutes to make the 3/4-in.-thick plywood rack shown here, which can hold up to 100 ft. of heavy-duty cable.
Delighted with the results, I promptly made two more.
Drawings by Jim Richey.
Drawings by Jim Richey.
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