Unique Use for an Old Wooden Cable Spool?

Question

I asked before, but am hoping for a few more answers. I have heard planter and water well. Still would like more choices if you can think of any.


I want it to remain outdoors. I don't want it to be a "table" because I have two real ones. I saw on hgtv website to make into bird houses by dividing inside and drilling holes, but theirs was half the size and was able to be hung. This one is really big, and birds wouldn't go in it if it was sitting on the ground. There are no chipmunks and squirrels in this town. Any other crafty ideas?

Answer 1

How about making it into a doghouse. A piece of rubber roofing will keep it dry. Saw the appropriate size door into it and use another piece of rubber for the flap. My brother has several of these on his farm for his dogs and they work very well.

Good luck with your project.

Answer 2

We took two, made axles out of pine logs that fit the holes, nailed 2X4's across each axel and a platform between the "wheels". Pushed it up our steepest hill, hopped aboard and rode it down. Since we were about ten at the time, we didn't worry about turning until we reached the bottom of the hill and our car started ccoming apart with each bump we hit, only did this one time as the phone company came by the next day and took our toys away.

Answer 3

We used them to pretend we were circus people and walked on them. It was great fun. I hope you get some good answers cause I have no clue. Grandma always used them for tables in the yard.

Answer 4

You could use it to store your garden hoses on when you are not using them. They also make great little kid pic nic or play tables if you cut them in half and use them as short out door tables. Great also as a gardening bench.

Answer 5

Get yourself some goats! I raise goats and they love the spools to lay on and play king of the mountain!