Sturdy shop towel holder?

fr0mastaj · Dec 16, 2010

I tried searching but didnt come up with too much...

For those of you who use the blue shop towels in the garage, what kind of holder do you use? I seem to be only able to find the cheap collapsible white plastic ones... They seem to always snap at the hinge after a few change outs.

Are there any stores that sell metal ones?? Ive check my Lowes, Target, Walmart... no luck... all cheap plastic ones... :shocking:

EDIT: i meant to put this in the garage discussion... but i guess it could be considered a tool too...
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D9H 90V · Dec 16, 2010

try this

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=16924&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

MotoDave · Dec 16, 2010

I like the boxed version, I stick it on a shelf next to my workbench, wedged behind the shelf frame.

Jeff · Dec 16, 2010

I found this one at WalMarts. I think I paid $4-5 for it and it's stainless. Made for the kitchen but works well in the shop.

LEVE · Dec 16, 2010

I made one from a piece of 2X4 and a 1" piece of PVC Pipe. It's built under the top of my tire rack. All I have to do is to pull the pipe out to install/reinstall a new roll. It's been there a year now and works great. Sometimes cheap is good.

usmc_noma · Dec 16, 2010

I can't remember where I got mine but it's probably Walmart or Target. It's a sturdy white plastic one that the nubs that hold the roll in are spring loaded. You basically push it in and it springs into the holes. If you want to take it out, you just push it towards the back. The nubs collapse in the spring out after the rolls out. I've had it for over six months with no issues. Works great and it was inexpensive.

If you want something sturdier I think HF has a holder that's metal and magnetic.

PSYKO_Inc · Dec 16, 2010

Sharkin said:
I found this one at WalMarts. I think I paid $4-5 for it and it's stainless. Made for the kitchen but works well in the shop.

I was just about to suggest this. I've got the exact same model, works great :thumbup:

nismomans13 · Dec 16, 2010

I got this guy, haven't had a problem with it, and i can keep my common cleaners on the shelf.

Jeeper · Dec 16, 2010

Just bought one of these and it works well. Bought it at lowes. It's easy to change and because it can only be loaded from top (the spring loaded tabs prevent roll coming out from bottom) it the roll can't pop out when pulling on the roll for a sheet.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AXG5ZQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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ZenMoto · Dec 16, 2010

I'm with Jeeper, I have a few of these exact holders placed around the garage; they work great and are very sturdy!

The best thing is it's SUPER easy to change a roll, or pull it off to take with you and put back on later. Just pull the roll straight up (or push back if you've mounted it under a cabinet) to click the roll out.

Easy to use, cheap, and sturdy!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AXG5ZQ/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

TN_GARAGE · Dec 16, 2010

Ever thought about using one of the vertical ones?

You can make one out of an old mop handle and a scrap piece of wood.

Also...you can always feed a bungee cord through the roll and hook it on the shelf.

Lastly...there is always a Harbor Freight solution.

I_AM · Dec 16, 2010

This one's really good and the x80 towels are great

http://www.kcprofessional.com/us/product-details.asp?prd_id=80596

they have a wall mount too, but Ive never seen in in person.

RbrtAWhyt · Dec 16, 2010

I was looking at this little unit at my local HF. The magnets on it are stron as hell...

http://www.harborfreight.com/magnetic-paper-towel-holder-67700.html

Warrenator · Dec 16, 2010

I use the one from Simplehuman, $20 bucks, available various places online. The end comes off with a squeeze, can be mounted in any orientation, the roll never comes off, it is a great design.

dr_clyde · Dec 16, 2010

Deleted due to thread resurrection and a bad link.

Coach James · Dec 16, 2010

I made one out of galvanized pipe. Attached a flange to the side of a wood shelf unit, screwed a 12"piece of pipe into it,slipped on a rollof towels then added an elbow and a cap to keep it from sliding off. Cheap and sturday as can be.

Coach

usmc_noma · Dec 16, 2010

Jeeper said:
Just bought one of these and it works well. Bought it at lowes. It's easy to change and because it can only be loaded from top (the spring loaded tabs prevent roll coming out from bottom) it the roll can't pop out when pulling on the roll for a sheet.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000AXG5ZQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

This is the one I was refering too in my post above. Very sturdy and no issues whatsoever.

Daddy_Rabbit · Dec 16, 2010

Sharkin said:
I found this one at WalMarts. I think I paid $4-5 for it and it's stainless. Made for the kitchen but works well in the shop.

what type of shelf is this and where did you find it? I like the look of the polished treadplate as a backsplash with the stainless shelf/towel holder and would love to do something similar on my utility sink.

Thanks!

Yojinbo · Dec 16, 2010

I buy the BIG Kimberly Clark Wypeall (sp?) towels and I got the Wypeall branded holders last month when MSC had a "maintenance products" 35% off sale and free shipping at the same time. They are very sturdy (one handed tear-off works well).

usmc_noma · Dec 16, 2010

The end bracket on there looks like a bracket I bought at Ikea. I'm not sure where the shelf is from.

ALWX65 · Dec 16, 2010

Here are some options ...

http://www.mygaragestore.com/garage-organization-dispensers.aspx

http://www.rbcomponents.com/

http://www.blazinbelltech.com/cleaning.html

ALW

dankicksass · Dec 16, 2010

I have a black Charbroil magnetic paper towel holder on my box from Sears closeout, and a spring loaded chrome stamped holder between my garage doors. The simple Charbroil holder works better than the spring job and doesn't fall off the box. I figure I'll replace both of them with one of those "perfect tear" types when I get around to fixing up my storage situation with more permanence.

reznunt · Dec 17, 2010

Sharkin said:
I found this one at WalMarts. I think I paid $4-5 for it and it's stainless. Made for the kitchen but works well in the shop.

lol got the same one in my kitchen.

Vinko · Dec 17, 2010

D9H 90V said:
try this

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=16924&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

Don't have experience with this, but I bought a few things in that "series": the Blue Point trays (black) and a bottle/can holder (2 holed version) and I was really impressed with the quality. Nicely formed sheet steel and the magnets are good. The trays are really sturdy. At $10 a piece I didn't think it was too bad. The can holder was a bit too much for my taste, something like $28 but it's good quality at least.

cheap bastard · Dec 17, 2010

Coach James said:
I made one out of galvanized pipe. Attached a flange to the side of a wood shelf unit, screwed a 12"piece of pipe into it,slipped on a rollof towels then added an elbow and a cap to keep it from sliding off. Cheap and sturday as can be.

Coach

Exactly what I was thinking. It's surprising everyone doesn't use this method as it can even be done with old takeout fittings, auction junk in the bottom of a box and other such cheap resources. :thumbup:

bart1 · Mar 18, 2011

I have the kitchen one above - works fine. I also tried to search for a holder built on to an Assistent, but couldn't find it.

Bruce Lancaster · Mar 18, 2011

I have a sturdy plastic one that has a hook on it to hang vertically from a water pipe... it dangles up there just out of my way and is easy to reach when I want it. Think I must have gotten it at Home Depot from near where they keep the towels.

Zrexxer · Mar 18, 2011

I'm using this one that I got from Amazon. About $13. The magnets are nice and strong and it sticks to the end of the box fine. The wire construction isn't the sturdiest, but it gets the job done.

twangnut · Mar 18, 2011

Make one!

csmitty · Mar 18, 2011

I 2nd the Gladiator one. Didn't think i'd be to impressed with its holding capability but it holds fine even with the harder tears for the shop towels. Plus got it right where it needs to be for wipping off tools and the like.

Strouty · Mar 18, 2011

I have the gladiator one and it is terrible for the blue shop towels. I had to use regular ones. It kind of binds and then when you pull, the roll would come off. It was no fun, I just use it as a storage shelf now. It was a closeout at sears one time, I think I paid $5. I use the rubbermaid ones from lowes, they are awesome. I feel like they are the best for the money.

matty d · Mar 18, 2011

I have the gladiator one. It doesnt really have a cross bar. the sides hold it in with pressure so it has a chance of taking the roll off like the post above says. It's OK but try to get it one sale. Its too expensive.

Some of the magnetic ones that are mentioned in this thread look nice.

I wish I had space for this:

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/80330/10002/-1?parentProductId=1206378

I was looking at it and at one time they sold a similar item at costco's website. They dont anymore.

Case IH · Mar 18, 2011

thes look nice but expensive.

Jack Olsen · Mar 18, 2011

I got this one from Amazon, and I've been happy with it. It's sturdy, and it has a ratcheting resistance mechanism in it so that you can't unspool the roll when you give it a strong tug. It's actually very easy to tear one sheet off (or two, whatever you want) with one hand. And $12.99 isn't super cheap, but it won't break the bank either.

It can be mounted vertically or horizontally. Since this picture was taken, I've changed it to an angle, since some types of paper towels would uncoil downward when there was a breeze in the garage.

Scuderia-F1 · Mar 18, 2011

Case IH said:
thes look nice but expensive.

Would like to have this one!

Cobra6 · Mar 18, 2011

nismomans13 said:
I got this guy, haven't had a problem with it, and i can keep my common cleaners on the shelf.

+ 1 on this one - check around and you can find it on sale for $15 or so - the rack with the cleaners is very handy.

bushpilot · Mar 18, 2011

Ive got the HF Towel holder - works great got it for 5 bucks on sale !
NICE STRONG magnets that are encased in rubberized plastic (no scratch)....beats
the HELL outta buying the same thing from snap-on for 35 bucks or Griots for 20 !

Just shot mine w/ some black paint (no prep) - to match the the KRL7023 !

alberto · Mar 18, 2011

bushpilot said:
Ive got the HF Towel holder - works great got it for 5 bucks on sale !
NICE STRONG magnets that are encased in rubberized plastic (no scratch)....beats
the HELL outta buying the same thing from snap-on for 35 bucks or Griots for 20 !

Just shot mine w/ some black paint (no prep) - to match the the KRL7023 !

I've got the exact same ones you have. I oght to spray them black as well to match my Vidmar box.

PCO6 · Mar 18, 2011

I have a simple one that hangs on a hook above my bench. I like it because I can take it to where ever I am "making a mess".

Randy_che · Mar 18, 2011

Coach James said:
I made one out of galvanized pipe. Attached a flange to the side of a wood shelf unit, screwed a 12"piece of pipe into it,slipped on a rollof towels then added an elbow and a cap to keep it from sliding off. Cheap and sturday as can be.

Coach

Sounds exactly like mine.

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