How to Wind an Extension Cord

A neatly wrapped extension cord keeps the job site tidy.

Extension cords allow you to bring power to just about anywhere in reach of your cord. The longer the cord though, the bigger the potential mess. You can keep the extension cord tidy by winding it up.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Extension cord
• Nothing else!

1. Unplug the cord from an appliance or tool and the wall so that both ends are free.

2. Hold one end of the cord firmly in your dominant hand. Grasp it between your thumb and index finger, and leave the other three fingers free.

3. Draw the cord with your other hand along your forearm until it passes your elbow. At that point, pass the cord under your arm and back up towards your hand. The extension cord should be pulling against the triceps muscle in the back of your arm.

4. Continue drawing the extension cord in a circular motion over your hand so that it covers your index finger holding the plug end and is trapped in your hand by the other three fingers. Keep wrapping the extension cord around your arm until you come to its end.

5. Tie a loop around the circle with the free end and plug the male end into the female.

References

• Omaha Maker Group: How to Wind an Extension Cord