Sturdy shop towel holder?

[5-0stank]

That blue point one looks just like harbor freight one.

I have the harbor freight one, and its great for 7.99 or whatever it is. Magnets are plenty strong.

 

[Stuart in MN]

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

This is exactly what I was going to recommend.

 

[e-tek]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach James
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

This is exactly what I was going to recommend

Yes - you MUST make one for your shop. Mine is a made from the handle of a window squeegie.

 

[Ign]

I use an axleshaft run thru a couple radius arm brackets.

 

[BigDogSS]

This one works GREAT and is reasonably priced: $20
https://www.rockler.com/rockler-shop-towel-holder
I keep my hand cleaning supplies on the shelf.

 

[Ilikeike]

I’m late to this party but real simple an nice 3/4” copper wall mounted to a 3/4” “floor” pipe flange. Looks good real simple , design your own angle for wall or under cabinet mount.

 

[Deadsquiggles]

I used the magnetic two piece paper towel holder from HF. I actually have them stuck to an old full handsaw blade that I screwed to a stud over my sink. It’s be there for 3 years without issue.

 

[16again]

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

I literally just ordered this. Have one at work and haven’t been able to locate another one. Finally saw this thread and the link still works. Will be here Sunday.

 

[Htscheg]

Ive been using the cheap magnetic one from harbor junk.... works great

 

[txvwnut]

This what I use.

 

[Ilikeike]

Like in my post above, 3/4" copper and a floor flange.
easy peasy japanesey

I also made a double shop towel rack with two flanges.

 

[jmarkwolf]

This one will last you awhile.

 

[acer66]

Look no further.

https://www.pit-bull.com/shop-towel-holder-f0108-000

 

[torqueman2002]

"This one will last you awhile." I've made a couple like that, but for a 'kit', see link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X1ZL7MS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

$19.99

 

[Mgdoug3]

I almost went to Harbor Freight to buy a paper towel holder but decided to look at my scrap pile first. Ended up making one that seems to do just fine.

 

[Ralf11]

only plumbers should make them out of pipe

electricians should use conduit

car mechanics should use car parts

woodworkers should use only wood - cabinet grade

framing carpenters should use pine or fir

 

[paulsomlo]

Also handy for when the throne goes on strike.

 

[fatboy99]

Look no further.

https://www.pit-bull.com/shop-towel-holder-f0108-000

The best ever made I've had mine for over 10 years someone on here had posted a link to them and there worth every penny.

 

[toyotadriver]

"This one will last you awhile." I've made a couple like that, but for a 'kit', see link below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X1ZL7MS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

$19.99

I made one similar to that but used a 45* on the end and then a male threaded plug. Painted the whole thing with hammered paint. Works great.

Use a similar one for toilet paper in the house.

 

[16again]

So for months I looked for the one I posted above. Was so happy to find it. Installed opened garage for some air, windy day, paper towels spin from the breeze, unstoppable. Enter The Pitbull! Just ordered, should be here middle of next week. BTW, expensive and equally expensive shipping!

Look no further.

https://www.pit-bull.com/shop-towel-holder-f0108-000

 

[thr3squared]

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 used these without any issues.

 

[jweller]

I gotta say I'd be embarrassed to show a pic of the one I built 20 years ago when I was poor as all get out and building a paper towel holder out of scrap wood was the only way I was gonna have one, but it's lasted 20 years and 3 moves, so maybe it was OK after all.

 

[sparky 1971]

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

↑↑This↑↑. Mine came from Menards, but are probably the same thing.

 

[joeturbo]

I have got the ones from Menards also. They also make nice air hose and electric cord hangers.

 

[Hankoh]

Well I understand jweller not wanting to post a simple thrown together from scrap holder, but here is one I made. Nothing special but it works and did not take much time to make.

 

[GeeTeeOhh]

made a couple out of leftover 1/2" copper pipe and fittings. second one is for hunters...

 

[Tennessee Cattleman]

Shipping bites hard on those Pit Bull holders.

 

[Ty.]

I built this quite a few years ago for the boxes of rags, its also a good place to mount the gojo

 

[Bigbird]

Another plug for the Harbor Freight version. Great if you have a spot to magnetize it to. Inexpensive as well.

 

[16again]

Shipping bites hard on those Pit Bull holders.

It sure DOES! $13.00 to ship it to me. Will be here Tuesday according to tracking.


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[Radio Flyer]

only plumbers should make them out of pipe

electricians should use conduit

car mechanics should use car parts

woodworkers should use only wood - cabinet grade

framing carpenters should use pine or fir

Yes!

I have always wanted to make one out of 2 old connecting rods, and a piece of broomstick slid through the wrist pin ends.

I just don't see connecting rods big enough anymore.

 

[16again]

It’s here... Heavy duty! Excellent quality. No way paper towels can unwind unless pulled.