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This DIY Wooden Bike Rack Will Look Gorgeous On Your Wall

Rest on your laurels, bike, you deserve it.

Posted on December 28, 2016, 18:01 GMT

By CarolineEmiller (BuzzFeed Motion Pictures Staff) Nifty (BuzzFeed Contributor) Emily Shwake (BuzzFeed Staff)

Being a biker certainly has plenty of challenges.

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.

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.

3. Draw a smaller triangle (approximately 2 inches from each side) on each piece.

4. Drill holes into each corner.

5. Slip your handsaw through one of the holes and cut out the smaller triangle. Clean up the corners after the center is removed.

6. Use your wood glue to stack all of your triangles on top of one another. Clamp them together.

Let the glue dry for 3 hours.

7. Patch any gaps with wood filler ($6.68).

Use gloves to apply.

8. Smooth the sides using your orbital sander ($25.61).

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.

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.

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.

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.

13. Pre-drill holes and then mount your rack using the L brackets.

Easily balance your bike on your bike rack. Use the smaller triangle as storage space.

Watch the full how-to here.

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