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Bike Rack Plans

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This step by step diy project is about bike rack plans. If you want to store your bikes in a professional manner, you should consider a basic wooden rack. This article features detailed instructions and step by step diagram regarding the construction of a simple bike rack. Take a look over the related projects, as there a few designs you could choose from before starting the assembly. 

Align the wooden components at both hand before driving in the screws. Don’t forget to pre-drill holes in the components, as to prevent the wood from splitting. Moreover, don’t forget to countersink the head of the screws, before inserting the wooden screws. Last but not least, apply a good wood filler in the holes, let it dry out properly and sand the surface thoroughly with 120-grit sandpaper, before applying the final coats of stain. See all my Premium Plans HERE.

 

 

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Bike Rack Plans

Building a bike rack

Building a bike rack

 

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  • A – 6 pieces of 2×6 lumber – 24” long SUPPORTS
  • B – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 60” long FRAME

Tools

 Hammer, Tape measure, Framing square

 Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander

 Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses

Time

 One day

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Building a bike rack

Building the supports

Building the supports

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the supports for the n=bike rack. As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to use 2×6 lumber for the components. Mark the cut lines on the slats and get the job done with a nice circular saw.

In order to enhance the appearance of the supports, cut the four corners of the component in a decorative manner. Smooth the edges with fine-grit sandpaper and remove the residues. 

Assembling the bike rack

Assembling the bike rack

The next step of the woodworking project is to assemble the frame of the bike rack in a professional manner. Therefore, we recommend you to drill pilot holes through the 2×4 components. Attach the components to the supports and insert 2 1/2″ galvanized screws, in order to get a professional result.

Make sure the corners are right-angled and add glue to the joints, in order to get a professional result. Place a spirit level on top of the face and back, to make sure they are horizontal.

Placing the supports

Placing the supports

As you can easily notice in the diagram, we recommend you to leave about 2″ between the support, in order to have enough space for a bike wheel. Leave no gaps between the components and work with attention.

Bike rack plans

Bike rack plans

Last but not least, you should take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, you need to fill the cracks with wood putty and let it dry out for several hours. Afterwards, sand the wooden surfaces with 120-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues thoroughly.

Top Tip: Protect the wooden components from wood decay by applying several coats of stain or paint.

 

 

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