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Being a biker certainly has plenty of challenges.
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Finding space for it doesn't have to be one of them. Build yourself a bike rack to get your bike out of the way.
Supplies
Measuring tape
3 sheets of 3x3 ft wood
Electric hand saw, $47.99
Wood glue, $5.22
Wood filler, $6.68
Drill
Orbital sander, $25.61
Danish oil
Stud finder/Rare earth magnets
L brackets
Corner bracket
Screws
1. Measure the frame of your bike.
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2. Use your hand saw ($47.99) to cut a triangle slightly smaller than the measurements of your bike frame. Do this 8-10 times.
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3. Draw a smaller triangle (approximately 2 inches from each side) on each piece.
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4. Drill holes into each corner.
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5. Slip your handsaw through one of the holes and cut out the smaller triangle. Clean up the corners after the center is removed.
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6. Use your wood glue to stack all of your triangles on top of one another. Clamp them together.
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Let the glue dry for 3 hours.
7. Patch any gaps with wood filler ($6.68).
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Use gloves to apply.
8. Smooth the sides using your orbital sander ($25.61).
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Curve the top point so you don't scratch your bike.
9. Optional: Apply your danish oil with a paper towel and let it dry overnight.
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This makes your bike rack water-resistant and protects it from wear.
10. Optional: Attach a rubber pad to the largest side of your wooden triangle.
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This will protect your bike and keep it from sliding off too easily.
11. Attach L brackets and corner bracket to the inside corner of your bike rack with screws.
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12. Find a wall stud in the location you want to hang your bike. You can use a stud finder, or a powerful magnet to locate.
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13. Pre-drill holes and then mount your rack using the L brackets.
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Easily balance your bike on your bike rack. Use the smaller triangle as storage space.
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Watch the full how-to here.
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