Woods E103 E-103 Wheel, Holds Up to 150 16/3 Extension 125 Feet of 14/3 Gauge Cord, Holiday, Rope, Hose Reel Storage and Light Wire, Heavy Duty Plastic, red and black

These work great to wind my microphone cords up to keep them from getting in a tangled mess! Save a lot of time and energy when setting up and tearing down my band.

I bought this to replace the one I had which broke due to years of abuse and UV damage.This one will be treated a bit better and will not be stored in a spot with direct southern exposure.The quality of this appears to be the same as the one that I had.It holds 100' 16 gauge extension cord perfectly.For me, I use it by doubling the cord and placing middle of the cord on a clip on the center of the reel. I wind the 100' cord within seconds.The best part of this is when I need to unroll the cord, I do not have to untangle it.After I bought this, I liked it so much, I bought another one!Tip on using this, do not store in sunlight. UV lighting will cause discoloration and make the plastic brittle.Do store this in a garage, indoors or in a shed.

its super simple to use, just clip on one end of the extension cord into the clip and then start rolling away. it is exactly as stated in the description.the star deduction is that its very flimsy so i just worry about long term durability. however, for something so cheap, i guess its ok.

I wasn’t looking for something fancy - just a reliable, lightweight reel to organize my long extension cord, and this one absolutely does the trick. It’s sturdy, easy to carry, and handles the weight of my thick cord without any wobble.The real magic came from a tip I saw in another review: feed the middle point of your extension cord into the reel first, then wind it up from there. This means you always have access to both ends - without ever needing to unspool the whole thing. Absolutely brilliant. (You can see it in my photos.)This one little trick turned this from a basic storage reel into something I now use constantly.

UPDATE: We have abandoned the struggle of trying to wind our 100' 12-3 cord onto this reel. It was not a good plan. The reel is not hefty enough to handle it. Only use this reel for the recommended size cord(s). And then, for easier winding hook the middle of the cord into the center of the reel and wind -- then you won't have a problem with managing the cord ends while winding. Works very smoothly. Easy to find the middle of your cord, and mark the middle with a permanent marker or electrical tape.ORIGINAL REVIEW:I needed a simple cord reel to accommodate 100' of 12-3 cord, after the old plastic one broke. I use the cord for an electric mower and other outdoor tools. The heavier electrical cord is better for the various electric motors; potentially helps them last longer.Searching the local hardware stores and mega-depots was astonishingly disappointing. IF I could even find a cord reel, they were all very, very small and flimsy, unless I spent $80-100 or more for contractor grade -- not an option. I thought it amazing that stores that sell long, consumer-grade cords of various sizes didn't offer any cord reels that could wind and store them.After much searching online, I found this one at a reasonable price. It just barely accommodates my cord, IF I wind the cord from its middle. Otherwise, there is nowhere to fasten either large end so that you can start winding, AND either large end takes up so much room in the middle of the spool that it causes a huge, uneven lump in the wind, and you run out of space for the cord. The only place you can mount an end to start winding is a tab in the center of the inside of the spool. If I could stick an end through one of the outside holes and wind, it would be a great help. But the frame that holds the spool is mounted very close to the spool and an end coming through a side hole would prevent it from turning and winding.After first giving this five stars, I have edited it down to three, after much struggling and hoping to draw the designer/manufacturer's attention. Three stars isn't necessarily fair, since the reel wasn't designed for the size cord I have. It almost can't accommodate the 100' of 12-3, but in lieu of spending $100, I was struggling to make it work. I wish the company made one a size larger, too. I'm thinking, IF they read these reviews (which they would do if they are smart), perhaps they will re-engineer this one to deal with better accommodating the end pieces for winding. Plus, MAKE A SIZE LARGER FOR HEAVIER CORDS!This reel is entirely plastic, but the design and construction are mostly well done, except for what I've already mentioned. You can set it on the ground to wind the cord, which is a great help.A personal caveat-emptor regarding another cord-winder style -- the big-name depots and barns do sell, among others, a style of cord winders designed to entice you by making the winding look like magic. They wind the cord in such a manner that it twists and twists it. Since electrical cords are copper wire inside, the copper twists and cannot be straightened again. After a few uses, the cord is so irreparably twisted that it's impossible to deal with, since its basic shape is too altered to lay flat or rewind. Stick to a cord winder that winds and unwinds straight on/off the reel (like this one's design), so that the cord won't twist.

Says you can use it for garden hoses which is what I bought it for, and I made a horrible mistake doing so. It took me an entire HOUR to reel up THREE hoses because this thing is such junk. The stand will probably break apart next time I use it, the wheel itself is horrendously flimsy, and the handle I completely gave up on using since it has so much flex to it. The hose comes off of the wheel WAY too fast so any work you put in trying to keep things tidy just ends up in a tangled mess. But hey, at least my hoses are put away and it looks nice... For now.

Helpful, I have a 100ft cord that’s normally a spaghetti pile hanging on something. Not anymore. Makes clean up and set up a breeze. This size Supports all 100 feet. Rolls right up and doesn’t weigh much. Just lock the wire in and turn, very simple.

Excellent purchase. Exactly what I was looking for.