Build A Wooden Bike Rack

Wood bike rack step 1.

Build a wooden bike rack.

We found this project on addicted2diy and we like how simple and straight forward it is. Also we enjoy the fact that it can be painted in any choice of color or colors and that it can be as small or as big as needed. Assemble the bike rack together by fitting the supports to the rails. You could build a bike rack out of wood which could also include some hooks for helmets.

The rack could look something like this. Build the rails for the bike rack out of 2 6 lumber. Place the rack up against the wall and park your bikes. At least a dozen bikes or scooters can fit in this simple rack.

What you will need. Make cuts to all the four corners as shown in the diagram. Learn more tips for buying plywood from the home centers right here. 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.

If you just want an unfinished bike rack for the garage just buy cdx plywood and screw it to the edge of a stud. Measure the narrowest point in the bed of your truck probably between the wheel wells. There will be a fair amount of waste from the plywood but you will surely need it for other diy projects. Assembling the bike rack.

What you will need will depend on the size of truck.