Cable reel

A cable reel is a round, drum-shaped object such as a spool used to carry various types of electrical wires.

[citation needed] Discarded wooden reels can often be obtained cheaply and are, owing to their shape, commonly used as furniture (usually coffee tables) for college students and others seeking inexpensive furnishings.

[citation needed] Plywood reels are used for transporting lighter loads and are a cheaper alternative to other types of drums, used extensively in the building industry and by commercial electricians.

[citation needed] Often manufactured from recycled plastic, these reels are environmentally friendly and used for lighter weight cables.

Retractable cable reels are particularly useful for environments where access to electricity or air is needed in a wide variety of places.