This invention relates generally to containers, particularly those that may be utilized for packaging, shipping and dispensing spools of wire, cable and the like.
More specifically, this invention relates to a combined container and dispenser reel that inexpensively provides means for both housing a spool of cable and the like during shipment thereof and housing said spool of cable and the like during actual dispensing and use thereof. This invention also relates to an inexpensively manufactured, combined packaging and dispensing means for a spool of cable and the like, in which said spool of cable may be mechanically engaged and locked into place within said container and dispensing device without a need for any special tools or components that would otherwise add to the cost of manufacturing.