How To Build A Bike Rack From Wood

One of the simplest diy bike racks in this sense is featured on instructables and is made of wood boards.

How to build a bike rack from wood.

Wood bike rack step 1. Measure the narrowest point in the bed of your truck probably between the wheel wells. What you will need will depend on the size of truck. What you will need.

Screw the 2 by 8 boards to the posts using a power drill and wood screws. Drill two screws into each side of the three boards to ensure stability. Lower the backboard into the ground so that the horizontal boards are nearly at ground level. Dig two holes in the ground approximately 18 inches deep so that you can sink your posts.

These measurements are an approximate. Set the bike on the ground test different heights for the optimal setting away from any door swings or windows. Pick the best spot to build a rack. At least a dozen bikes or scooters can fit in this simple rack.

Before you start building make sure you have the wall space to accommodate a bike hanging on the wall. The best part about this bike rack is that if you need more space for visitors bikes move the rack away from the wall and park the bikes in alternating sides. Place the rack up against the wall and park your bikes. It s basically just a small stand which keeps the front wheel of the bike upright and stable.

Assembling the bike rack assemble the bike rack together by fitting the supports to the rails. Park your bike in your. Make cuts to all the four corners as shown in the diagram.