Hanging ceiling extension reel?

[NewShockerGuy]

I just got my reel craft extension in and want to hang it tomorrow.

It came with two things. One to mount it on the side of a wall and then it came with a HOOK that I screw into the stud and then place the circle/eye part on and it just hangs...

I see two problems with this. The part that I screw into the stud is threaded so that means if I start turning this EVENTUALLY it will fall on my car... I'd prefer against that. Any ideas or recommendations so that it will be secure and not fall.

Looks just like this:

You can see the top ring that moves freely, and not pictured is the hook that you'd slip the ring on top of.

Thanks,
-Nigel

 

[brslk]

Can't you use the wall mount to mount it on the ceiling?

 

[NewShockerGuy]

The way it's designed the pin that they use just "drops" in from the top and since it's bent on the upper part of the pin it prevents it from dropping straight through... Gravity is just holding it in place. I'd have to figure out a way to either saftey wire or somehow make a new pin.

That is sort of what the hook looks like except it's more closed so once you put it on you use pliars to squeese it together so it doesn't open. Probably about an inch / inch and a half of threads to go into the wood... Just seems uneasy to me for somethign that probably weighs 20lbs..lol


-Nigel

 

[Regnar]

Could pick up a Eyebolt and D ring from local hardware store if you feel uneasy about it.

Or better yet cut off ring from the real and bolt it to the ceiling.

 

[paranoid56]

you are way over thinking this. just screw it to the ceiling.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

the eye bolt then just bolts into the ceiling stud right? I guess that would be the same thing as what they are providing in the packing with the hook.

I guess I am asking is the hook (single screw) into the stud able and a good way of hanging something from the ceiling? I guess that just worries me but it might be ok? I would think multiple points of contact with a stud would be better especially when hanging from the ceiling and pulling on it..etc.

-Nigel

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Found this pic on here:

Appears to be on the right a single hook/eye bolt setup just like what the manufacture is showing in the directions i am reading...

Guess it's ok then.. that just worries me since seeing the hose reel to it's left is bolted down in 4 spots... Is there a reason for this or is the air hose reel just really THAT much heavier..?

Thanks,
-Nigel

 

[LWW]

yes, the air hose reel IS that much heavier. I have 4 hose reels (two 25', one 50', one 75') and 2 electric cord reels (one 25', one 50'). The hose reels are significantly heavier than the power cord reels.

 

[Regnar]

Single screw into the STUD will be more than enough for your cord reel. I thought you were worried about the reel coming off the hook when the cord comes rushing in and stops suddenly by the stop ball. This will make it hop a little.

Just another option. You could use the wall hanging bracket and instead of using the pin. Pick up 2 bolts some washers and nuts the same size. Bolt it together and forget about it. Be sure to use washer in-between so that you don't squeeze the bracket together. Teflon washers there would be great.

A piece of all thread instead of the pin would work too.

 

[nehog]

If you are worried, get a swivel at any *good* hardware store.

 

[onelochevy]

The hook will be perfectly fine. It wont fall. I have the exact same reel hanging in my garage over my truck and I use it all the time. It has never once came close to coming off of the hook.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Welp this *****... I don't have a stud near the outlet... there is a stud AT the outlet but that's directly above the garage door chain... Ideally I would like just to the right of my garage door opener but since there is no studd and it's just dry wall what can hold it up there? I don't mind the stationary mount but the closest stud doesn't allow me to plug the thing in :-(

Sad panada...

-Nigel

 

[Cargo]

Cut a piece of wood, bevel and paint to match if you wish, and bolt it across the two studs. Mount your reel anywhere on the new piece of wood.

 

[bad_idea]

what is on the other side of the ceiling? in my garage it is attic space above the garage. if you have attic space above, you have two choices. run an outlet to where you want or run a piece of 2x4 between the studs where you want to put the light. or even a combination of the two.

on the other hand, if you have a frog above. uhh.... good luck. gotta go!

 

[28HopUp]

You could buy a short heavy duty extension cord to allow you to mount the reel into a solid stud.

 

[PCO6]

Found this pic on here:

Appears to be on the right a single hook/eye bolt setup just like what the manufacture is showing in the directions i am reading...

Guess it's ok then.. that just worries me since seeing the hose reel to it's left is bolted down in 4 spots... Is there a reason for this or is the air hose reel just really THAT much heavier..?

Thanks,
-Nigel

That's a picture of my set up. As said above, the air hose reel is a lot heavier than the cord reel. The hook for the cord reel is screwed into a sheet of 3/4" plywood. I have 2 pairs of reels like the ones pictured. They have been up for a couple of years and have worked fine.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Cut a piece of wood, bevel and paint to match if you wish, and bolt it across the two studs. Mount your reel anywhere on the new piece of wood.

I just did this minus the paint and bevel... wow... !

Freaking awesome! It worked..hahah
Will post pics later.

Thanks everyone for the help! Now I know some tricks on other projects!!

-Nigel

 

[Mattlt]

I suppose if you were really paranoid you could rig up some kind of safety cable like they use for stage/theater lighting. If the original mount breaks or falls apart the cable keeps it from falling down.

 

[GarageEnvy]

I believe I have the same cord reel. I ditched the mount as it seemed flimsy. I used a single eyebolt and a snap clip (because I had one laying around.

 

[PCO6]

I believe I have the same cord reel. I ditched the mount as it seemed flimsy. I used a single eyebolt and a snap clip (because I had one laying around.

That's exactly how I did mine pictured in posts 7 & 16 above.

 

[BlindViper]

You need these
http://www.mcmaster.com/#general-purpose-eyebolts/=ctzq76
http://www.mcmaster.com/#quick-links/=ctzq1s

 

[DRP6833]

Can't you use the wall mount to mount it on the ceiling?

This is what I did with mine and I've never had an issue with the pin walking out in 10+ years.

 

[Greatbear]

I use the "wall mounts" on the ceiling. I put a small zip tie around the pin to keep it from walking out, this has never been an issue. In one part of my garage I have four similar sized reels, two are lamps, two are cords, and by using the wall bracket, they hang together without twisting into one another, and it looks better. No problem pulling or retracting the cords from any angle either.