[AT] Air Hose Reel

[Mike Sloane]

You won't find much in the way of self re-winding for more than about 
50' of 3/8" hose and less than $100. 
<http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_47578_47578>

I use two different reels (for two different compressors) and find them 
quite satisfactory. One is an open "basket" reel for my smaller hose, 
and the other is one that is a more typical solid reel for the heavy 
duty hose.
<http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_42530_42530>

I have never had a problem with re-winding them, although I have to pay 
attention to keep the hose even on the reel. I usually grab a rag to 
hold the hose as I am winding, as that helps clean the oil and dirt off 
(and keep my hand a little bit cleaner). It also helps to shut off the 
air to the reel and exhaust the air, as that makes the hose "softer" and 
easier to handle. I got both my reels from Northern Tool, but I am sure 
that other places sell the same kind of thing.

Mike

jahaze at aol.com wrote:
> The only thing I had on my Christmas list this year was an air hose
> reel.? My lovely wife bought me one from Menards, but it was nothing
> more than a spool with a handle on it so I took it back yesterday.?
> What I'd like to have is one that is self re-winding.? Does anyone
> out there have one and what should I be looking for in a "good" one??
> I'm tired of winding up my air hose by hand and it never seems to
> wind up right anyway.
> 
> Enjoy, Joe