What are the giant spools called?

Cable reels, which can also be termed as drums, have been used for many years to transport electric cables, fiber optic cables and wire products. Cable reels usually come in four different types, each with their own uses: wood, plywood, plastic and steel.

What is the difference between a fly reel and a spool?

The reel retrieves all fly line without the angler turning the spool at all. The fly reel, instead of having a spool which is then turned by a handle, instead has a trigger. When released, the trigger allows the fly line to zip back into the reel.

How are wire spools measured?

Counting Scale: Measure a sample length of wire, and then weigh the whole spool. You must have an equivalent empty spool in order to subtract the tare weight. This method is not exact, but gives a good idea.

What is spool size?

Essentially a spool is a smaller size swimming pool with added spa-like features. Typically measuring 10 – 16 feet long and 6 – 8 feet wide, spools are ideal for restricted spaces or oldy shaped backyards.

What are the big wooden spools for?

These large wood spools come in a variety of sizes and are commonly used for making furniture, especially tables. But tables aren’t the only thing you can make out of them. People have used these to make portable bars, fishing rod holders, playground equipment, cat towers, chicken coops and even wine racks.

What do you do with empty cable spools?

There are many ways to repurpose empty wire spools when you want to do a new DIY project.

1. Make an ottoman for your family room or living room.
2. Modify a wire spool to make a custom stool.
3. Convert a wire spool into a custom bookcase.
4. A rocking chair for your patio can be made from a cable spool.

What size do cable reels come in?

Commercial wooden reels typically feature arbor holes with diameters between 2 and 5 inches (about 5 to 13 centimeters), with most around 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) in diameter. The drum core is the circular center of the cable reel.

How much does an empty cable spool weight?

This spool weighed in at 1.167 KG fresh from the box. The empty spool weighed 179 grams….How Much does that EMPTY Spool Weigh?

Brand	Weight in Grams (estimate)
3D Fuel	264
3D Solutech	173
Amolen	190
Atomic Filament	306

How is wire spool measured?

How to Estimate the Cable on a Reel

1. Measure the diameter of the barrel, or center, of the reel.
2. Measure the diameter of the cable itself.
3. Measure the width of the reel.
4. Divide the reel width by the cable diameter.
5. Multiply the reel circumference by the number of wraps to get the length of the first layer.

What can you make out of cable reels?

Best cable reel ideas

• Cable drum bookshelves. Quite simply a home can never have too many books!
• Cable drum console tables.
• Cable drum clock.
• Cable drum garden seats.
• Cable drum garden bar.
• Cable drum garden planter.
• Cable drum children’s play station.
• Cable drum decking.

What can I do with old wooden spools?

Try one of these cute ways to reuse spools of thread instead.

1. DIY Picture Holder – A little washi tape and hot glue transform an old thread spool into a cute picture holder for your shelf.
2. Drawer Pulls – Wooden spools of thread add character to a piece of revamped furniture when you use them as drawer pulls.