Originally Posted by
RedHot-n-Red
Hey all,
Ted the Red and I built our own homemade tire rack this last weekend. Total cost is about $40.00 or so and can hold about 5 or 6 sets of 14 or 15" tires, maybe even 16's.
We purchased four 2x4x8', one 1x4x8' and three 1"x10' EMT conduit.
The 2x4's were cut to 6' in length.
The 1x4's were cut into 4 pieces of 21" lengths.
The 1" conduit was cut into 5' lengths.
Three 1 1/8" diameter holes were drilled into each of the 2x4's. One at 6" from the bottom, one at 38 1/2" from the bottom and one at 59" from the bottom. Cut a half lap joint at the top and bottom of the 2x4's. This is to be make the rack ends.
The rack ends are assembled using two 2x4's and two 1x4's. Place the 1x4's into the half lap joint and use drywall screws to hold the pieces together. Glue could be used on the joint if wanted, we didn't.
Insert the conduit into the holes and use a drill to make a pilot hole through the wood and into the conduit. Following the pilot hole, drive a nail into the conduit or use a drywall screw into the conduit. This locks the ends in place and adds to the overall strength of the rack.
The result is a rack that stands 6' high and 21" deep by 5' wide.
If anyone is interested in images, just let us know, we will get some posted.
RedHot-n-Red :drive:
