Wooden Crate!
Two of my hobbies came together this afternoon.
http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/P...n/cam00132.jpg http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/P...n/cam00133.jpg I think with some stain it will turnout nice. |
Hobby? Collecting wood crates or making them? ;)
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I like the idea. I've used milk crates in the past and they are very practical. You can put reflective tape and/or lighting on the rear also.
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I have an old Schweppes lemonade crate I sometimes bolt to my bike. I think it goes well with the style of bike and increases the carrying capacity nicely
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Sweet crate! I've done a couple of platforms for various racks, but no crate yet...
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Post more pics after the stain!
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Originally Posted by kiltedcelt
(Post 14935858)
Hobby? Collecting wood crates or making them? ;)
I drug out my table saw after I found the crate I liked on line for $100. This one was made from 25" of 2x4 and some 1x1 that I had in my scrap pile. Less than $5 even if I had bought it all new. |
Originally Posted by PartsMan
(Post 14938303)
Woodworking.
I drug out my table saw after I found the crate I liked on line for $100. This one was made from 25" of 2x4 and some 1x1 that I had in my scrap pile. Less than $5 even if I had bought it all new. |
I like the look for sure, I am skeptical of the attachment system, bungees always scare me from the shifting weight unhooking them standpoint.
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Originally Posted by tergal
(Post 14938362)
Sell it online for $30 :p Hobby+money making
http://www.etsy.com/ |
I bet that'll stain up real purty. I'd suggest a more sturdy attachment, but I don't know what you're carrying.
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The bungees are good enough for a change of clothes.
I didn't want to waste zip ties before It was done. |
Japan it black and it'll match the bike.
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Originally Posted by bigbenaugust
(Post 14941050)
Japan it black and it'll match the bike.
Black spray is my backup plan. In case I mess up the stain. |
I have a wine crate I've been thinking of doing this with for commuting. I want it to be secure but also easily removable. I am thinking that since I have a rack like this:
http://chuck.kichline.com/bikes/Dawes/rack.jpg I can get 2 pair of these, which are intended for panniers: http://www.bikebagshop.com/cart/imag...hook-set-M.jpg And mount them all on the bottom of the box, all facing the same direction, so I can slide the box on to the rack from the side, and then secure it. Sound like a good or bad idea to you guys? |
That's an interesting idea.
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One coat of stain i found in the garage.
http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/P...n/cam00136.jpg http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/P...n/cam00135.jpg It is a little darker than I wanted. |
Just curious how you sized it? I based mine around a 12-pack of bottles because that is what I use the shop bike for the most, making beer runs or pub cruising[IMG]http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/k...t/IMAG0255.jpg[/IMG]. I have had several people ask me where I got it and if I would make more. Someone in town is now selling them for $40 bucks but the dimensions are random and they still need to carry a bungie to keep anything from bouncing around.
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Originally Posted by PartsMan
(Post 14941204)
I am going to try and match the seat/bar wrap.
Black spray is my backup plan. In case I mess up the stain. |
I just made what I thought would look good on the bike/rack.
I think it is 9x16" on the outside. Wouldn't hold a case. 18 can pack might fit. I am just taking a soft bag with work clothes and lunch. Still brainstorming on mounting. |
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Originally Posted by PartsMan
(Post 14943923)
I just made what I thought would look good on the bike/rack.
I think it is 9x16" on the outside. Wouldn't hold a case. 18 can pack might fit. I am just taking a soft bag with work clothes and lunch. Still brainstorming on mounting. |
I now have "crate envy" well done:)
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Originally Posted by lostarchitect
(Post 14941394)
I have a wine crate I've been thinking of doing this with for commuting. I want it to be secure but also easily removable. I am thinking that since I have a rack like this:
(see picture of rear rack) I can get 2 pair of these, which are intended for panniers: (See picture of pannier mounts) And mount them all on the bottom of the box, all facing the same direction, so I can slide the box on to the rack from the side, and then secure it. Sound like a good or bad idea to you guys? |
More pics. It came out just bigger than a paper grocery bag.
http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/P...n/cam00137.jpg http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/P...n/cam00139.jpg http://www.myhostedpics.com/images/P...n/cam00140.jpg (Yes I will part with the Honda XL350. No it does not run.) |
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