Your Workshop Lighting and Wiring Extension Cord Rack This extension cord rack leaves both hands free to wrap up the cord. By WOOD Magazine Staff WOOD Magazine Staff Launched in 1984, WOOD® magazine is the world's most trusted woodworking resource — a distinction we've earned by guaranteeing our readers' success in their woodworking shops. It is the mission of our staff to inspire and inform woodworkers at every stage of their journey by providing reliable and accurate project plans, woodworking techniques, and product reviews. WOOD magazine's Editorial Process Published on May 31, 2017 After watching me wrestle with a 50' extension cord to wind it back onto a flimsy plastic holder, my wife suggested a more convenient solution—a wall-mounted rack next to the electrical outlet. The rack I built, leaves both hands free to wrap up the cord. To make the cord easier to remove, I installed "latches" that swivel out of the way.—Michael Ward, Spring Valley, Ill. Caution: It is imperative that the cord always be completely removed and unwound when in use. If left wound, the cord will act as a transformer, and can cause overheating and/or a fire. This is true for any type of cord manager that winds the cord. When dealing with AC voltages, it's very important to not have "windings" in the circuit. If you like this project, please check out the hundreds of shop-proven paper and downloadable woodworking project plans in the WOOD Store. If you like shop and furniture projects, click below for information on subscribing to WOOD magazine. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit