90% Do This Wrong. Even The Pros Don't Know This

Even the Pros won't show this easiest way to wrap an extension cord! Use code HAXMAN50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus 20% off your next month at bit.ly/3XQBV2Y! I'll show you easy-to-follow techniques so you stop wrapping your cords, cables, and hoses the hard way. These are the 5 1/2 easiest ways to wrap extension cords, cables, and hoses. One of these is a no-fail way to keep tangles out of your cords. You can't mess it up or forget the method.

[@HAXMAN]

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[@tonyrichmond9428]

Home food "restaurant quality! " Restaurant food "just like home-made!"

[@roxanasmith7745]

@@HAXMAN that's ok let someone else have yhat opportunity. Thanks to you and your family for my smiles and laugh. ...I thought there for a second the pour thing was gone trip ;)

[@chrisharker7037]

Got excited from the thumbnail thinking you were gonna teach me how to use a lasso... But I accept that this is a much more useful skill, thank you!

[@dshares]

Dr. Haxman was the best part of this video. Def bring him back again!

[@souperdave2009]

The daisy chains are diabolic .. intentional insanity

[@MKSRedTX]

I didn't know that anybody did anything other than wrapping around their elbow. Apparently I live under a rock!

[@someguy2948]

That makes two of us

[@avenge1671]

In the Union we all wrap out cords the same way. No Elbow wrapping allowed

[@Jorgenver]

I was waiting for him to show the elbow method, but it never came...

[@Ronl13]

I think a lot of people live under that rock, myself included

[@Simple_But_Expensive]

The problem with that method is that it twists the wires inside the sheath. Eventually the wires break.

[@dennisrosler5918]

I've used the braid/daisy chain method for decades. The advantage of it is that you don't have to unravel the entire 100 foot cord if you only need 20 feet.

[@m2svirtual384]

This

[@bluej511]

I usually wrap it between my hand and elbow and loop it that way lol.

[@danieledwards7178]

Yup .. for 40 years I've done it that way and the last 3-4 feet I use to wrap around the center to draw thight in the middle to form two distinct loops and then plug into its self ...

[@PhSyCo-B-oCh]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 I like the Sasquatch you got going through the background every now and then, it reminds me of Caddy Shack with the gopher and the illusive golf cart. LMAO!!!

[@BandiMasha]

Love your English Teeth 😂😮😂

[@roxanasmith7745]

Yeay i saw yhe swamp monster do your untangle piece😅

[@MrJack69hoff]

You know, it doesn't matter when there's always some jackass coworker or other tradesman who sets their rats nest of a cord or hose right next to yours then drags it over, under, back n forth 17 times to just tangle their shit up with yours. Just saying after 12 years of putting up with this shit.

[@TammySchwerzler]

Would love to see you teach this to a group of folks our age, 65 and over! I watch you channel as much for the practical info as the humor. 😊

[@ragetist]

"Next time: 5 stylish origami designs to store your tarps."

[@Darenator1]

When ever i have seen a well used braided cord, they are twisted up bad. I have well used my 100' #12 cords for over 10 years, i use the "Roadie Wrap" (over under). My cords are all straight with no twists in them. Thanks for the new way to do the Roadie Wrap! I have had new apprentices that can't grasp it. The way you showed may be easier for them to learn!

[@glennplunkett3918]

Over-under is the way to go. Once you get used to it, it's just as fast as any other. Problem is, all other methods will eventually create a twist in the cord, which is why (we) A/V people use it. Well, that, and because musicians get really cranky when their feet get tangled up in a twisty cord when they're on stage.

[@br3fl3]

I just started a construction job, I used to do sound and I'm used to wrapping cables like the "sound guys" - funny timing that you uploaded this, this is super helpful. I'm just trying to wrap everyone's cords how they prefer it to be done so I don't get flack 😆

[@bssn9469]

Hey! That scientist fellow is hilarious and should get his own channel! Great tips!

[@deaconblooze1]

Brilliant, and with both ends together you avoid laying out the cord only to realize you left the wrong end at the outlet.

[@MrTurbored21]

the "over under" is called a roadie wrap .. its used by roadies in the music industry to travel between shows

[@dmanm85]

Only thing is, I just watched a company put up a new wood fence in my neighbors yard, there wasn't one extension cord, everything is cordless now..

[@wobwobwobination]

You could almost put up a wood fence with straight up handtools, there's plenty of tools that draw too much power to realistically work with batteries.

[@dmanm85]

@wobwobwobination Sorry, but you aren't gonna be screwing in 300 screws directly into pressure treated fence board by hand lol

[@teresas3550]

Looks like a mess, but it's knot. 😂 Thanks for the great tips!

[@Rogue_Leader_MYP]

As a studio lighting guy for 30+ years I have wrapped thousands of extension cords and let me tell you, we don't do the over/under method. That's only for audio/video and data cables. The wires inside are wrapped differently in extension/power cables and should always just be wrapped clockwise. Everything from a simple extension cord all the way up to our largest and heaviest cable 4/0. Always clockwise. Just a little insider tip.

[@keiththompson1265]

I love all your videos. Taught wife and kids Over/Under many years ago (yes, I am an Audio Video guy). Once it is second nature you can wrap large things like a hose or heavy gauge cable on the ground or right onto a hanger. Why does it work? You are "removing" the natural half-hitch that occurs naturally even with the KISS method. Does it matter for a 50' 14AWG extension cord - not really, but for larger, stuff it really extends the life (and is best at avoiding the coils Dr Haxman discussed)

[@mamatmag]

Learned it from a roadie. " Overworked, underpaid."

[@simonblooddevay]

Another great YT, Haxman, thank you. Working on TV and Film Sets for years there's a lot of down-time. This allowed me to observe the guys who handle cables, wires, ropes and rigging (cable-bashers) for a living. They showed me how wrong the "wrap around your elbow and through the L formed between your thumb and the rest of your hand - that almost ALL of OUR DADS showed us is, permanently kinking/twisting the cable!

[@gordoeinstein]

The last process is exactly right. I go through this process at least 7-8 times a day in my current work and it is indeed the most effective and most efficient. The key point is that wrapping the cord this way is easily repeatable and keeps the cord consistent in its shape and prevents the binding and knotting that you had explained. A guy working for me just recently decided on his own to wrap one of my cords in a different fashion and then tightly tied it within itself before I had noticed what he was doing. He was very proud of himself but I noted that the cord should immediately be thrown out, as it is not worth the headache of dealing with when moving forward. Sure enough, when I unwound the cord that he had wrapped it was like an unwanted landline phone cord... In the trash. "Don't touch my cords."

[@0ned]

Rolling neatly is so important. It only takes one line break to ruin a cord. We always did figure eights at my job.

[@CopenhagenCollabo]

Slim Haxman 😁 I’m almost done with all your videos so what am I gonna do then 😅… Copenhagen 🇩🇰supports

[@albertaltreche]

I work for the USPS as a custodian and there is an easier method. It's in our training, I call it the tear drop roll up method.

[@PhSyCo-B-oCh]

@ 7:29, and when you get good at coiling it in the bucket, you can stand over it and do the cord like a lasso for fast coiling.

[@spood87839]

Have to admit that my goldfish brain gave up 2 mins into the chain method.

[@neildriedger637]

LOVE THE VIDEO HAXMAN!!!

[@MarieTraver]

its the hax man .

[@Terkinstein]

I was taught that and it was called a roadie wrap by the guys gathering up sound cables just like you said. But when I was taught they said do overworked and underpaid and I always say it in my head as I do each loop.

[@snafu673]

I love it when the gorilla shows up! I always look in the background of your videos to find the gorilla. LOL

[@ninabooker2904]

Your Dr Einstein reminds me of a nickname we use in my house with my 4 grandkids. Upon waking, that individual stumbles into the kitchen wearing, let’s call it a “ hair don’t. “. We call them “ Einstein or Albert “. It’s corny but the crowd enjoys the joke at the expense of the target. Bullying and trash talking in the family home is essential to toughen up for the real world we all have to deal with. We do it in a loving way 🤣❤️ I do like your impression and the accent is spot on. 👍

[@dameiondorsner7256]

Why would one want a wrap where both ends are in the same place? Just plug it into the wall at that pouring. I’ve used over-under/roadie wrap on everything (MIDI to guarded hose ) for years, and once you get it, it’s so simple to use.

[@popiyerby2088]

Having over fifty years experience of 'rolling up a cord', I use the 'Braided' method. On the first example..., First, plug the ends together. Then do as the man does..., on his second try with less antics, using a small 'braid'. You can unplug and use only as much as needed without having to unbraid it all. You can just toss it into the back of the truck (or whatever), toss it into a box or hang it on the wall and never have to worry about it getting tangled. Be advised..., this method will NOT work any better or worse for stupid people. Works great for normal people, though. Just make a tighter braid. 😊

[@MyPietroC]

I complement you often when your video is great. This one, not so much. However, I’m a loyal subscriber.

[@jcehlert]

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[@GNG5257]

I think the main point that wasn’t really mentioned, well kinda mentioned with “dr.hax”😅; is that if you just regularly loop up the whole wire as is you’re going to create a “roll” or twist in the cord. The reason the plugging into eachother or audio method works so well is because you’re creating the same amount of roll in 2 opposite directions, that when pulled out returns the cord to its straight natural state without any twists. Great video! And I love your content. Very informative!

[@flipzout100]

I've always done the pull through method, but it's a big pain because you still have the whole cord to try and store. I like the coil method in the bucket, putting a hole is a bucket though, blasphemy. Adam you're slimming down, looking svelte. Also hope the family is all safe from Helene stomping though the area.

[@notmyworld44]

NOTHING is "foolproof", Mr Haxman, because fools are so dang clever!

[@brettlyngstad]

Great video on many levels! The topic, humor, editing, authenticity and SQUATCH! Enjoy getting notified of a new Haxman video! Keep it up ‘Man’!

[@tlars36]

Hax, just wondering if maybe you couldn't ask Mrs Hax to help ya out with the first cord trick, just a thought 🤔🤣 Or better yet, Bigfoot looked to have it down... keto say whaaaaaaaaat!?!?

[@mortimersnead5821]

Up to 50 ft I will double a cord and then double it again and tie the 4 lines in a single hitch. It's fast, easy to store and easy to undo as long as you're a little careful with the second doubling. (First undoubling.) Just don't ever pull a cord knot tight like a rope.

[@tableseven8133]

I find this partly helpful and more so, more trouble. At 11:15 in your video you are goofy but show the real problems with cords and even hoses this will happen, then your last example made the problems worse. My best way: The very easy and protection of the cord, wire; is to find the middle of it, and leave the ends disconnected, make a large open bend in the first middle part you pick and then wrap it in a simple loop to loop way. at the end pull your middle part through and hang it up off that center loop. Other problem is if the long cord is wired into one end like a vacuum cleaner; in that case start your cord wrap up with large loops at the appliance end with the plug end disconnected and wind it up, at the end just hang the looped wire on your appliance cord holder on the top part. Vacuum cleaners often have a quick twist bottom cord guide/holder and if you use that method to quickly release you cord after tightly winding it on the cleaner your cord will soon have many twist and most likely break off inside the unit. If it is a hose, the best way is to find the end that is connected and disconnect that end and wind up the hose as if it was being wound on a spool, or better yet buy a hose winder spool hose holder and use your hose with that. I got a long extension cord for free some years back and the reason they were throwing it out was due to the twist in it and they were to frustrated to un-twist it. I got it untwisted and had to replace the one end and have been using when needed ever since.

[@Nothinglessthenbest]

My dad and grandpa taught me to use a bucket. But unlike your method, they would install a junction box with a 4-plug outlet on the lid. And the cut a small notch in the top of the bucket. You could pull the male end as far as you needed. And the female end would be hardwired into the lid. I've been doing it that way for years now. Easily store 100ft of cord in there.

[@markb42569]

AWESOME! I have always struggled with extension cords. Now, I have a few methods to choose from. Thanks.

[@ClimbToGlory10thMntn]

Excellent production and so glad you didn’t get “hosed” while “wrapping” up the end of the video! The Haxman is a true expert at “weaving” in and out of precarious situations without getting “tied” down and in a “bind”! 💪

[@Ryan_Tidwell]

11:30 see the waves in your cord? This is due to twisting the inner conductors while coiling like a dummy. It will ruin your cord. Any coiling that twists the wires is going to ruin your life. I'd love to see the wrap the cord around your shoulders (interpretive dance) method when you find out you accidentally just drug your cord through some dog crap. Get a cord/hose reel and use it people.

[@jeffreydawson4520]

So my method of cutting the cord, resplicing the wires and taping it back together is incorrect for untangling cords, and I should just roll the cord up to prevent the tangles in the first place? Sounds weird but I’ll give it a shot…

[@beverlycox9643]

You must have seen me the other day untangling my cords, it was so frustrating,. Almost gave up but I stuck with it couldn’t understand where all those tangling knots came from ??

[@charlesolrich5898]

I don’t care how many times you show my apprentice how to roll up a cord. He could get a 2 footer in knots that will make you loose your mind!!!

[@anthonyland8090]

I used to hate winding up cords, and then I bought better quality cords they are soft , flexible, and way easier to wind up

[@dianabenobo]

"How many times have I plugged both ends and played make-a-loop-make-a-loop and kissed the loup garou discussing physics?

[@carybrown3192]

Should've titled this " I'll have you laughing at me and confused before the end"!

[@virgil3241]

I was taught the right way decades when I DJed weddings, etc Which was the Figure 8 way.. All those Speaker cables and power cables all dad to fit back into boxes Also helps over the long run that the cables dont get those weird kinks in them

[@ramonbmovies]

Over-under is the way to do it. The main point to it is to prevent the twisted knots. Takes longer to do than simply wrapping it around your arm, but it saves money and time in the long run.

[@dianabenobo]

I'm inspired to ask myself, "How many times have I gone thru the loop and pulled thru?" .... If I can do it, America can do it!

[@lifehealth489]

wind mine up traditional loop way never have a problem , dont need fancy LGBTQ, Woke braids etc etc

[@lorihamlin3604]

From a long line of construction workers the easy peasy quick loops is the method most would use. You’d get laughed of the job site with those fancy methods😂

[@tomvedra5405]

I learned that over/under technique from hardline diving & support (Yellow helmet & red dry suite thing. Been using it on things ever since! Works very well on water hoses too.

[@godsblade300S]

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[@TassieDIY]

The over under is the only way Professional audio engineers and production people all roll this way Picture your hand as a hook On the hook, over the hook etc etc

[@Ed31003]

i have called it wire gremlins i once worked on computers and laptops and i would hang the power cords on a bungee and let the cords just dangle straight and without touching they STILL become tangled but the first owner of our house died here so who knows but i let the cords just hang and they still get tangled

[@bobbydisco2146]

As someone that started his career as a metal framer at 18 years old… this video is super painful to watch. One thing that I noticed is you like having both ends together… problem there is I want to be able to stand at either the tool location or the outlet and throw the cord wrap.

[@amandaalford1980]

Sweet, I can use this for homeschool for Mondays science lesson. 😅😂😂

[@meganlalli5450]

I think how you atore it determines the best way to loop it. If it's going to be todsed in eoth other things, the daisy chain is best. If irs going to be hung up carefully, simply looping as you did at the end works fine.

[@marylines4546]

I love watching your videos, funny and informative. Your new rock driveway looks amazing by the way!

[@jensvincent4702]

The best way to wrap your extension cord is not to loan out your extension cord, so that you don’t find it tangled😂

[@woodstoney]

How to annoy the viewers on an otherwise relaxing Saturday morning!! No thanks!

[@fredkk79]

The best way i learn from working with mic cables you make flyou first loop the reach for your next loop and rotate tour rist so you inside and out side loops, this helps ass the stranded cable doesnt get a set kink from beaung coiled in a set loop and when you throw it out it will mot bind

[@daemenoth]

I just hold the end of the cord in my hand and then hold my forearm up and wrap the cord from elbow to hand and then take the last bit of the cord and tie it around the top of the loop and then plug the ends together. Keeps it in nice even loops and doesn't unravel.

[@SheyBowater]

I really didn't know anyone did anything but the kiss method and the figure 8

[@sarinhighwind]

that was the most painful looping of a cord to watch. hahaha

[@BBaker916]

Had a guy teach me that one years ago. I try to show people that but they’re stuck in their ways. 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@dianabenobo]

"How many times have I grabbed the male end and come around and come over with a twist only to return to the natural, then tossed the whole thing?"

[@patkonelectric]

Hoping to find a gem in this video to share. Nope it just common sense. Not sharing. Better luck next time.

[@rotorhawg8052]

I would point out that the hand / elbow method is what causes the twisted internal wires and ruins your extension cords.

[@kimpaynter]

Hope you’re ok with the hurricane 😊 cords so true ! I get mad when my loops aren’t even 😊😂😂

[@charlesvalkyrie4096]

Hope everything is ok with you and the hurricane ! Thanks for the videos!

[@_JamesBrown]

I use the over under twist method for cords. The stitch/Daisy chain method is by far best way to rachet straps

[@kierancarter8369]

that's it...i'm heading out to my garage to redo all my cords right now!!!

[@banger226]

I put those flat hoses on one of those orange cord reels and roll them up. Gets the water out and keeps the hose flat.

[@Icantball67]

Anyone still doing the elbow method should be fired!

[@vonelders]

I hate those type of hoses. Worst purchase I ever made - that I'll admit too anyway.

[@Th3Puck]

That English accent was pretty solid tbh

[@crapparc]

Haxman storing cables? No, he's doing a cable weave!

[@thefrankperspective4247]

Stupid-proof hoses?? Ok I’m in

[@jackjetpilot]

He has the dogs so confused, they're fighting each other to help daddy. hahahahaha

[@RosalyndaHasch]

Hello from Angola Indiana, thanks for the video.😊❤🙏🔥

[@annagarces4584]

The interpretive dance method was my favorite 😂

[@ruthhayes2942]

Our Foreman Uncle showed us how to wrap our ropes and electric cords 😊❤🎉

[@NM-kl9ws]

I enjoyed the professor bit 😅 we love your videos at my house!

[@karenfarris4585]

I needed a good laugh!😂 Thanks you guys!!👍👏

[@ekawpu1422]

im just gonna role it on my arm like always and take my chances, lol

[@dmo8921]

Heat is your friend when it comes to winding up cords

[@ep7672]

this definitely made my day more organized. Great vid!

[@zechariahkeliikuli7582]

I always grew up calling it the oopsie-doodle

[@patriciatharp9646]

You are so funny. I love your sense of humor. 😊