Kodthree
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some before and afters: These were relatively easy to put together, but did have some sticky spots. The uprights are 1.25 OD sch 40 steel tubing bent by a local shop (TREX Technology - Air Ride Truck Suspensions). They are 6' tall with a 15" center to center distance. The bottom of each leg has a 3/4" coarse thread Nylock nut welded inside with a 3/4" washer welded under that for extra support. I had them powder coated. The rails are treated 4"x4" cross braced with 2" x 6" cut wider than the 4bys for "ears" to mount the Harbor Freight swivel casters on. We bored the 4"x4"s in a jig on a drill press using an adjustable spade bit (getting this hole dimension perfect is critical and the most difficult aspect of this project). There are 3/4" bolts with washers under the bottom of the 2"x6" pieces to provide extra anchoring and a lot of stability.
I probaby built these too tall and maybe too long as they are super heavy when loaded, but they are still mobile...this takes a LOT of work to move them. I'd have them one foot shorter in height and two in length if I had it to do over.
The goal behind these is to clean up the deck area, get the wood off the deck surface, and generally beautify our outdoor living area. We can load the empty racks on pallet forks on the tractor, load them in our splitting area, strap the wood down (see the yellow ratchet straps across the tops? These help a bunch), and place them back on the deck loaded. From there they will roll down the deck into their place.
Have fun!
PS: I have more detail pics if needed or wanted.
I probaby built these too tall and maybe too long as they are super heavy when loaded, but they are still mobile...this takes a LOT of work to move them. I'd have them one foot shorter in height and two in length if I had it to do over.
The goal behind these is to clean up the deck area, get the wood off the deck surface, and generally beautify our outdoor living area. We can load the empty racks on pallet forks on the tractor, load them in our splitting area, strap the wood down (see the yellow ratchet straps across the tops? These help a bunch), and place them back on the deck loaded. From there they will roll down the deck into their place.
Have fun!
PS: I have more detail pics if needed or wanted.
