Wooden Crate!
11-10-12, 08:02 PM
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Wooden Crate!
Two of my hobbies came together this afternoon.
I think with some stain it will turnout nice.
I think with some stain it will turnout nice.
11-10-12, 09:39 PM
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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
11-11-12, 05:50 PM
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Post more pics after the stain!
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11-11-12, 07:47 PM
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Hobby+money making
11-12-12, 12:43 PM
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I like the look for sure, I am skeptical of the attachment system, bungees always scare me from the shifting weight unhooking them standpoint.
11-12-12, 12:52 PM
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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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11-12-12, 03:26 PM
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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.
I didn't want to waste zip ties before It was done.
11-12-12, 03:35 PM
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always rides with luggage
Japan it black and it'll match the bike.
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11-12-12, 05:32 PM
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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:
I can get 2 pair of these, which are intended for panniers:
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?
I can get 2 pair of these, which are intended for panniers:
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?
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That's an interesting idea.
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11-13-12, 10:29 AM
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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]
[/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.
[/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.
11-13-12, 11:46 AM
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always rides with luggage
Very classy.
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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 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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on one bike with a similar rack I took two pieces of wood that were 3/8 thick and about an inch wide and the same length as the width of the crate. then I drilled two matching holes per mounting wood and used a carriage bolt and wing nut so I could take it off easily and put the crate on different bikes. I found out that the wing nuts came loose easily and now have it secured with nylocks on two bolts through the flat rack in the picture. I will be interested to see what you come up with.
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I now have "crate envy" well done
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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?
(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?
11-14-12, 03:58 PM
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More pics. It came out just bigger than a paper grocery bag.
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