Up Out of the Way Wire Dispenser
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Up Out of the Way Wire Dispenser
This is an addition to my other instructable HIDE N SLIDE
https://www.instructables.com/id/Hide-N-Slide/
i needed the wire to be at the bench but had no room for it so this is what i came up with
ALWAYS USE YOUR SAFTEY EQUIPMENT
tools i used for this project is as follows:
SAFETY GOOGLES
GLOVES
screwdrivers
drill
cicular saw
jig saw
1/4 inch drill bit
measureing tape
square
materials needed :
one pack of drawer slides (you get 4 in the package )length will vary depending on your space
wood
package of 1 1/2 in L brackets
2 shower door rollers
4 #6 x 1 1/2 flathead screws
2 flat washers to fit #6 screw
wooden dowel rod to fit your spools of wire
Allot of patients :>)
Optional materials
sheet metal
https://www.instructables.com/id/Hide-N-Slide/
i needed the wire to be at the bench but had no room for it so this is what i came up with
ALWAYS USE YOUR SAFTEY EQUIPMENT
tools i used for this project is as follows:
SAFETY GOOGLES
GLOVES
screwdrivers
drill
cicular saw
jig saw
1/4 inch drill bit
measureing tape
square
materials needed :
one pack of drawer slides (you get 4 in the package )length will vary depending on your space
wood
package of 1 1/2 in L brackets
2 shower door rollers
4 #6 x 1 1/2 flathead screws
2 flat washers to fit #6 screw
wooden dowel rod to fit your spools of wire
Allot of patients :>)
Optional materials
sheet metal
Step 1
first i measured my area and made note of it
then i took the two rollers i was going to use and removed the roller by drilling the rivit out
{ be careful of this part as the ball bearings will fall out }
then i took the two rollers i was going to use and removed the roller by drilling the rivit out
{ be careful of this part as the ball bearings will fall out }
Step 2
i measured 1 1/2 inches from the back on both sieds and marked them
i installed the roller brackets on each side { the roller brackets will start from the back on the marks you made }
make sure that the roller brackets are as flush as possible to the bottom
i installed the roller brackets on each side { the roller brackets will start from the back on the marks you made }
make sure that the roller brackets are as flush as possible to the bottom
Step 3
i then measured the are between my now installed roller brackets and subtracted 1/4 inch from it
the length of the board will vary depending on your space and your plans
i cut the board to my measurements
i then measured out the area that i would need to accommodate the spools of wire that i have
i cut out the hole with a circular saw and finished off the corner cuts with a jig saw
i then installed the two back rollers three inches from the back
the length of the board will vary depending on your space and your plans
i cut the board to my measurements
i then measured out the area that i would need to accommodate the spools of wire that i have
i cut out the hole with a circular saw and finished off the corner cuts with a jig saw
i then installed the two back rollers three inches from the back
Step 4
i cut 2 1 1/2 in side runners for the rods that will hold the spools of wire
i then measured out the area and drilled out four holes for the rods
: note only going half way thru the board
i then took a dremel and sloted one side so i could easily remove the spools and replace wire when needed
i then measured out the area and drilled out four holes for the rods
: note only going half way thru the board
i then took a dremel and sloted one side so i could easily remove the spools and replace wire when needed
Step 5
i drilled three holes in each side runner as to not split the wood when i installed them
i sued a countersink to make the screws flush with the board
i installed both sides makeing sure not to tighten them to tight so i wouldnt split the wood
i sued a countersink to make the screws flush with the board
i installed both sides makeing sure not to tighten them to tight so i wouldnt split the wood
Step 6
i then two rods to fit into the sides
about an 1/8 inch shorter than the distance
I then insalled the front two rollers and test fitted the board
about an 1/8 inch shorter than the distance
I then insalled the front two rollers and test fitted the board
Step 7 ( Optional )
i then took a piece of sheet metal and made a box to hold wire connectors
Final Step
i put the spools on the rods and inserted them into the board
than i put the board into place
now your done
thanks for looking
and i hope someone can use this
REMEMBER TO WORK AND PLAY SAFE :>)
BATTERIESNOINCLUDED
than i put the board into place
now your done
thanks for looking
and i hope someone can use this
REMEMBER TO WORK AND PLAY SAFE :>)
BATTERIESNOINCLUDED