The ratcheting one.
It makes getting a towel a one-handed job rather than a two-handed one.
It makes getting a towel a one-handed job rather than a two-handed one.
Paper towel holders
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HOTFR8
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Bondo
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Ayuh,..... I Love this one,.....
Super simple, 'n perfect to put in my truck,....
It appears it'll keep the roll from turnin', unrollin' the whole roll of Bounty in the backseat,.....
I've also got some strips of ssteel to make one outa,.....
In the shop, I use rags, rather than paper towels,....
fartymarty
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Very nice!....but....
....that's a toilet paper holder.....and....it's $340.00!
Miss the Pontiacs
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HOTFR8
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Very nice!....but....
....that's a toilet paper holder.....and....it's $340.00!
They make both a toilet roll holder and paper towel holder and yes I have to agree not cheap.
Wileel
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This might not be what your wanting but went this way so I can pull one at a time instead of pulling half a roll off.
https://www.harborfreight.com/toolbox-big-grip-bucket-blue-shop-towels-64928.html
Got it on sale for cheap and snagged all the refills they had. Granted its not as cost effective as regular paper towels, but these towels are superior IMO
https://www.harborfreight.com/toolbox-big-grip-bucket-blue-shop-towels-64928.html
Got it on sale for cheap and snagged all the refills they had. Granted its not as cost effective as regular paper towels, but these towels are superior IMO
DwightS
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Ayuh,..... I Love this one,.....
Super simple, 'n perfect to put in my truck,....
It appears it'll keep the roll from turnin', unrollin' the whole roll of Bounty in the backseat,.....
I've also got some strips of ssteel to make one outa,.....
In the shop, I use rags, rather than paper towels,....
This is the one I have. Mine is mounted on the underside of a overhead cabinet. It’s tight enough that it’s easy to get one towel quickly.
I had a plastic Rubbermade spring retention one like earlier in the thread. I hated it. Every time I tried to get a towel, the roll would fall off.
This one:
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Bondo
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Ayuh,..... Good to know,.....
I'm thinkin' of mountin' it on a side, in the back clubcab, within reach of an open door,.....
My '97 F250HD don't have back doors,....
If I need a big wad of towels, it appears it would give up the whole roll, fairly easily,....
pelletman
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I have this one from BB&B, which is mounted to my HF 5-drawer tool kart. I like it because it doesn't actually "roll". It has ratcheting-type action, so if you yank it, the roll doesn't keep, well, rolling.
I second this one, best I have ever used, only rips off one sheet at a time unless you want more. Amazon I think
BearsFan315
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couch67
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It was only after catching up on this thread while in the kitchen, I look over and see a bare roll of paper towel sitting on the counter.
No holder. But in the shop I've got a double roll holder. Wheird.
No holder. But in the shop I've got a double roll holder. Wheird.
coljar
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That's what I use and works great.
LS6 Tommy
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Those are the exact ones I have. Bed Bath and Beyond has them. IDK if they're more expensive at BB&B or not.
Tommy
Firebrick43
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Made with some copper pipe scraps and a few fittings
nadogail
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I have a cheap plastic holder, If, and when, it breaks I will consider my options. I think the holder had been good for at least 15 years now and it is in "like new" condition.
slowtwitch73
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I just put a bessey or irwin clamp wherever I need PT and slide it over the end. Sits wherever other than that.
45 years ago I made one. It is still on the wall in my dad's garage. Still working after 45 years so it must be a good design!
I bent up a "U" shape out of 2x1/8" steel, a bit longer that the length of a roll of towels. Drilled a 9/32" hole in each leg. Found a wooded dowel, probably on old broom handle and drill a 1/4" hole in each end and shoved a 1/4" pin in each hole sticking out about 1/2". The pins stick into the holes drilled into the flat steel "legs". Spread the legs slightly to pop the dowel in or out.
The one's shown here made out of black pipe or copper tube work well too. The black pipe id probably easier to make, just screw it together, no soldering needed.
I bent up a "U" shape out of 2x1/8" steel, a bit longer that the length of a roll of towels. Drilled a 9/32" hole in each leg. Found a wooded dowel, probably on old broom handle and drill a 1/4" hole in each end and shoved a 1/4" pin in each hole sticking out about 1/2". The pins stick into the holes drilled into the flat steel "legs". Spread the legs slightly to pop the dowel in or out.
The one's shown here made out of black pipe or copper tube work well too. The black pipe id probably easier to make, just screw it together, no soldering needed.
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Jeff Ivers
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Here is one of mine.
65ranchero
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Harbor freight magnetic towel holder for me.
Sits on the right hand post of the Mohawk 7K 4 steps from the wash up sink.
On breezy days paper towels will unravel if the roll is not held in tight by the supports, then again if its too tight can't get a single piece off.
Sits on the right hand post of the Mohawk 7K 4 steps from the wash up sink.
On breezy days paper towels will unravel if the roll is not held in tight by the supports, then again if its too tight can't get a single piece off.
oldwino
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I use an el cheapo DollarStore plastic one mounted vertically. Towels come off easily and doesn’t spool out exteas
Years ago I quit using household paper towels in the shop and use Wypall paper towels.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T3B7B0/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I can buy them one box at a time. When I was in the shop full time I bought then by the case and a case would last six month. Now a box of 100 lasts about 6 months.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T3B7B0/?tag=atomicindus08-20
I can buy them one box at a time. When I was in the shop full time I bought then by the case and a case would last six month. Now a box of 100 lasts about 6 months.
I've made a couple of them out of wood and had a shelf on top. This is the one I made to attach to the pallet racking.
olytdi
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Plastic paper towel holders that screw to a surface. They work great. More important to me is having them everywhere. I do not like having to walk more than 10 steps for a paper towel. I have them everywhere. Same with foxtail brushes and dust pans, and trash cans.
I have the same one mounted near the pool cues, it’s great when your dirty to only have to pull with one hand. My coworker has one on his bus he converted to an rv and he turned me onto itI have this one from BB&B, which is mounted to my HF 5-drawer tool kart. I like it because it doesn't actually "roll". It has ratcheting-type action, so if you yank it, the roll doesn't keep, well, rolling.
bob15
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I use these wall/anywhere mount brackets:
For these paper towels:
For these paper towels:
Hobby_Man22
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Where do you find the part with the three screws? Do they have those at the hardware store just like the pipe?Timely topic. I just made a couple for the basement shop.
ace10
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"Installed" these a couple of weeks ago.
Good value. Strong magnets. Brackets are plenty deep for large roll.
$20 for two sets of brackets.
Good value. Strong magnets. Brackets are plenty deep for large roll.
Husky 12 in. Adjustable Magnetic Paper Towel Holder, 2-Pack HMPTH2PK - The Home Depot
The Husky Adjustable Magnetic Paper towel holder is a great accessory for any tool chest or cabinet. Heavy duty magnets will attach to any metal surface and are covered in rubber to prevent scratching.
www.homedepot.com
$20 for two sets of brackets.
Timely rebirth of an old thread .... I have a couple sets of the HF holders.
I like the Bed Bath one from early in the thread ..... ordered one of those for $10. Found a couple other items to get to #20 free ship.
Can't have enough OXO around
I like the Bed Bath one from early in the thread ..... ordered one of those for $10. Found a couple other items to get to #20 free ship.
Can't have enough OXO around
That's the HF idea .... they work well"Installed" these a couple of weeks ago.
Good value. Strong magnets. Brackets are plenty deep for large roll.
Husky 12 in. Adjustable Magnetic Paper Towel Holder, 2-Pack HMPTH2PK - The Home Depot
The Husky Adjustable Magnetic Paper towel holder is a great accessory for any tool chest or cabinet. Heavy duty magnets will attach to any metal surface and are covered in rubber to prevent scratching.www.homedepot.com
$20 for two sets of brackets.
D45
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I have a brown paper roll dispenser (push lever style), like the commercial grade ones at high schools
I picked up the dispenser and 30 rolls for free, at a local school that was getting renovated
I picked up the dispenser and 30 rolls for free, at a local school that was getting renovated
torqueman2002
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Yes, big box stores have them with the iron pipe - Black Iron Floor Flange Fitting.
chuck356
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I use a 10" or 12" peg board single hook, works great on my peg board above the work bench. I also have one of those plastic one that screws to the wall, it has been going for 30+ years and still going strong.
OCD
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Magnets and cable...
