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    Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers

    Combine a counter, feeder reel, coiler reel, and stand to create a wire, rope, and cord length measurer.
    Counters
    Image of Product. Counter for Cords and Rope. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Counters, For Cords, For Rope.
    Image of Product. Counter for Wire, Cable, and Hose. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Counters, For Hose, For Cable, For Wire, 99,999 ft. Maximum Length Measured, 1/8" to 2" OD Material.
    Image of Product. Counter for Wire. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Counters, For Wire, 9,999 ft. Maximum Length Measured.
    Image of Product. Counter for Wire with Cutter. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Counters, For Wire, 9,999 ft. Maximum Length Measured, Cutter.

    Counter for Cords and Rope

    Counter for Wire, Cable,

    and Hose

    Counter for Wire

    Counter for Wire

    with Cutter

    Counters measure material as you thread it through the internal wheels. These counters add and subtract. Mount them on a pedestal or floor stand (sold separately).
    Polyurethane-Coated Steel Wheel—Polyurethane-coated wheels are for PTFE-coated wire and fiber-optic cable.
    For Use With
    Max. Lg. Measured,
    ft.
    Includes
    Material OD
    Each
    Feet/Inches
     
    Steel Wheel
    Cords, Rope9,999—1/4" to 3/4"1686T2210000000
    Wire9,999—1/64" to 7/8"1686T151000000
    Wire9,999Cutter1/64" to 7/8"1686T311000000
    Wire, Cable, Hose99,999—1/8" to 2"1686T37100000000
     
    Polyurethane-Coated Steel Wheel
    Wire9,999—1/64" to 7/8"1686T77100000000
    Wire9,999Cutter1/64" to 7/8"1686T78100000000
    Wire, Cable, Hose99,999—1/8" to 2"1686T79100000000
     
    Reels
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Reels, Feeder Reels.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Reels, Coiler Reels.

    Feeder Reels

    Coiler Reels

    Feeder Reels—Feeder reels hold material before it's threaded through a counter. Wind material around adjustable pins on the reel, or place spooled material on the 1/2" diameter spindle.
    Coiler Reels—Coiler reels gather material once it has passed through a counter. These reels have a hand crank and collapse for storage.
    For
    Coil ID
    Min.
    Max.
    For Max.
    Coil OD
    Coil Lg. Cap. @ Material Thk.
    Coil Wt.
    Cap., lb.
    For Use With
    Mounting
    Location
    Includes
    Each
    Feeder Reels
    6 1/2"10 1/2"15"—75Cords, Rope, Wire, Cable, HoseBenchBench-Mount Pedestal1686T510000000
    6 1/2"18 1/2"25"—120Cords, Rope, Wire, Cable, HoseBenchBench-Mount Pedestal1686T651000000
     
    Coiler Reels
    —8"—120 ft. @ 1/2", 475 ft. @ 1/4"50Cords, Rope, Wire, Cable, HoseBenchBench-Mount Pedestal1686T121000000
    —8"—120 ft. @ 3/8", 70 ft. @ 1/2"40Cords, Rope, Wire, Cable, HoseBenchBench-Mount Pedestal1686T421000000
    —12"—120 ft. @ 3/4", 270 ft. @ 1/2"75Cords, Rope, Wire, Cable, HoseBenchBench-Mount Pedestal1686T661000000
    —12"—975 ft. @ 1/2"75Cords, Rope, Cable, HoseBenchBench-Mount Pedestal1686T241000000
    —16"—100 ft. @ 1", 190 ft. @ 3/4"100Cords, Rope, Wire, Cable, HoseBenchBench-Mount Pedestal1686T251000000
     
    Stands
    Image of Product. Bench-Mount Pedestal. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Stands, Pedestals, For Cords, For Rope, For Wire, Bench Mount.
    Image of Product. Floor-Mount Stand for Cords, Rope, and Wire. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Stands, For Cords, For Rope, For Wire, Floor Mount, 24".
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. Build-Your-Own Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers, Stands, For Hose, For Cable, For Wire, Floor Mount, 49" Maximum Height.

    Bench-Mount

    Pedestal

    Floor-Mount Stand for Cords, Rope,

    and Wire

    Stands

    For Wire

    For Cable

    For Hose

    Floor Mount

    49" Maximum Height

    Measuring
    Component
    For Use With
    Mounting
    Location
    Ht.
    Each
    PedestalCords, Rope, WireBench14"1686T171000000
    StandCords, Rope, WireFloor24"1686T961000000
    StandWire, Cable, HoseFloor31" to 49"1686T32100000000

    Build-Your-Own Spools

    Image of System. Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Spools. Build-Your-Own Spools.
    Select the core and flanges you need to create a custom spool for storing twine, wire, rope, and chain. Flanges are threaded and have tabs for nonslip stacking.
    Note: For each spool, order one core plus one pair of flanges.
    Cores
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spools. Build-Your-Own Spools, Cores.
    Wd.
    Core
    OD
    Core
    ID
    Color
    Material
    Each
    4 1/2"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T2800000
    6"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T290000
    7"6"2 1/4"BlackPlastic38305T310000
    7"8"2"BlackPlastic38305T340000
    9"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T320000
    10"8"2"BlackPlastic38305T350000
    10"11"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T3600000
    11"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T110000
    12"11"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T3700000
    13"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T380000
    13"8"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T390000
    16"8"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T4100000
    17"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T120000
    17"6"2 1/4"BlackPlastic38305T420000
    19"8"2 1/4"BlackPlastic38305T1300000
    19"11"3"BlackPlastic38305T4300000
    20"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T440000
    23"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T450000
    25"8"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T1400000
    28"6"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T4600000
    28"11"1 1/2"BlackPlastic38305T4700000
    Flanges
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spools. Build-Your-Own Spools, Flanges.
    Flange
    Dia.
    Color
    Material
    Features
    Pair
    12"BlackPlasticNonslip Tabs38305T33000000
    14"BlackPlasticNonslip Tabs38305T2100000
    16"BlackPlasticNonslip Tabs38305T4800000
    18"BlackPlasticNonslip Tabs38305T2200000
    20"BlackPlasticNonslip Tabs38305T4900000
    22"BlackPlasticNonslip Tabs38305T5100000
    24"BlackPlasticNonslip Tabs38305T2300000
    28"BlackPlasticNonslip Tabs38305T5200000

    Spools

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Spools. Spools.
    Use these spools to store twine, wire, rope, and chain.
    Wd.
    Core
    OD
    Core
    ID
    Color
    Material
    Each
    6 1/2" Diameter Flange
    4"1 7/8"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T11000000
    5"1 7/8"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T2100000
    6"1 7/8"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T1300000
    8"1 7/8"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T2200000
    10"1 7/8"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T2300000
    11"1 7/8"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T31100000
    12"1 7/8"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T2400000
     
    10 1/2" Diameter Flange
    4"3 1/2"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T31300000
    5"3 1/2"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T1500000
    6"3 1/2"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T1700000
    8"3 1/2"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T1900000
    10"3 1/2"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T2500000
    11"3 1/2"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T31200000
    12"3 1/2"3/4"BlackPlastic2381T2600000
     

    Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers

    Image of Product. Bench Mount. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. For Wire, Bench Mount.
    Image of Product. Floor Mount. Front orientation. Wire, Rope, and Cord Length Measurers. For Wire, Floor Mount.

    Bench Mount

    Floor Mount

    Feed wire through the wheels inside the included counter to take measurements. The counter adds and subtracts. Wind your wire around adjustable pins on the feeder reel, or place spooled wire on the 1/2" diameter spindle. Gather it on the coiler reel once it has passed through the counter. Coiler reels have a hand crank and collapse for storage.
    Polyurethane-Coated Steel Wheel—Polyurethane-coated wheels are for PTFE-coated wire and fiber-optic cable.
    Feeder Reel
    Coiler Reel
    For Use
    With
    Mounting
    Location
    Max. Lg. Measured,
    ft.
    Includes
    Material OD
    Max. Coil
    OD
    Coil ID
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Coil
    ID
    Coil Cap.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Pedestal
    Ht.
    Floor Stand
    Ht.
    Each
    Feet/Inches
     
    Steel Wheel
    WireBench9,999Counter, Feeder Reel, Coiler Reel, Floor Stand, Two Pedestals1/64" to 7/8"25"6 1/2" to 18 1/2"12012"270 ft. @ 1/2"7514"—1686T411000000000
    WireFloor9,999Counter, Feeder Reel, Coiler Reel, Floor Stand, Two Pedestals1/64" to 7/8"25"6 1/2" to 18 1/2"12012"270 ft. @ 1/2"7514"24"1686T11100000000
     
    Polyurethane-Coated Steel Wheel
    WireBench9,999Counter, Feeder Reel, Coiler Reel, Floor Stand, Two Pedestals1/64" to 7/8"25"6 1/2" to 18 1/2"12012"270 ft. @ 1/2"7514"—1686T92100000000
    WireFloor9,999Counter, Feeder Reel, Coiler Reel, Floor Stand, Two Pedestals1/64" to 7/8"25"6 1/2" to 18 1/2"12012"270 ft. @ 1/2"7514"24"1686T94100000000
     
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