Nice job, I like it. You should paint the wood black though!

 

no way! leave it as is and show it off.

Although, I'm happy to see your bikes aren't super expensive.

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one that hates to buy something which is too expensive and makes their own.

Next week, I'll debut my "dog air conditioner"

 

It will be interesting to see if it is the same as mine.




Nice job Joe! I'd stain and varnish the wood. That "wood" give it a totally different look.

 

I built this so that I can load up the bikes to drive 2 miles to the monon trail (paved trail in Indianapolis that used to be a railroad) so my 4 year-old daughter and I can safely ride our bikes more than just around our neighborhood. There are really no safe streets (no bike lanes, extra space, or sidewalks on the busy streets) to get to the trail without being run over on the way there.

 

This reminds me of a jeep i saw at the cleveland auto show back in march. The body was made completely of wood, including the dash board and seats.

That bike rack would have fit the theme perfectly. :smiley_thumbs_up:

 

Have gotten to use this several times now that the weather has cooled some. It works great. :smiley_thumbs_up:

 

No Stinking!

I made this handy tote for my hitch to move trash cans.

It is just better than have one in the car where it might spill or stink.

 

Getting into the waste management business jepstr67?

 

Only at my house.:banana:

 

Joe... Great job on the bike rack. I think it's great that you used wood on the rack. I've been yoying with the idea of a roof basket, made with a wooden frame made from oak and rope as the basket.

I'm casting my vote your way... You think with a style to go beyond barriers and make your own modifications that work.

 

Joe... Great job on the bike rack. I think it's great that you used wood on the rack. I've been toying with the idea of a roof basket, made with a wooden frame made from oak and rope as the basket.

I'm casting my vote your way... You think with a style to go beyond barriers and make your own modifications that work.

Thanks for the compliment Wade.

Ever since I was a little boy I have built things (Legos for the longest time were my material of choice). I learned how to make things from my dad (also a mechanical engineer). I have yet to learn how to weld so I make due by using wood and other materials. I should take some pictures of other things I have made.
I designed and built a swingset with a slide for my daughter (and son once he gets old enough).
I made two end tables and a sofa table for our family room (one of the end tables is made mostly from pine boards leftover from the construction of our house).
I made my own lawn aerator from 2x4s and conduit.

Your roof rack idea sounds pretty cool. It definitely would be unique. Being an avid golfer, you probably have several old sets of clubs. Make the rack out of them. Then everyone will know (who doesn't already know?) you are a golf fanatic.

 

Well done on the bike rack. Serves the purpose, right?

Along the lines of building things, anytime I get "creative" and make myself something I end up making more for my friends. At least they admire my work and want it! My current project: cornhole boards.