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Started by tussey, April 08, 2006, 04:18:59 PM

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April 08, 2006, 04:18:59 PM Last Edit: April 12, 2006, 04:07:51 PM by tussey
Hey all! check out what I just made. It's perfect for working on my bike and allows easy draining of the gas tank into a fuel can.  :thumb:

Instructions for making it are here.
http://homepage.mac.com/the_macman/gstwin/howto_tank_cradle/index.html



ptoncracker

#1
April 08, 2006, 05:21:49 PM
That's sweet, Tussey.  :thumb:

Looks a lot easier than what I was doing last night (holding the tank while it slowly drains...)


If I had the tools, I would build one of these bad boys.
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pandy

#2
April 08, 2006, 05:23:45 PM
That frickin' RAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :cheers: :thumb:
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RedShift

#3
April 08, 2006, 05:30:27 PM
Stunning idea...
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Mandres

#4
April 08, 2006, 06:00:16 PM
looks good!  I don't like the idea of drilling longways through a 2x4 and using lag screws though.  I think a simple bracket or even just some wood glue would be better.  If you wanted to get fancy you could dovetail or tongue-and-groove those crosspieces too.

-M

Egaeus

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April 08, 2006, 07:16:06 PM
Pretty cool.  I just used some sawhorses, but that's nice. 
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Caffeine

#6
April 08, 2006, 07:32:25 PM
I'll take one in black walnut with ebony inlay.

I used to watch that woodworker guy on PBS...The Woodwright's Shop or something like that.    It's an amazing (and dying) craft.

Good job!   :bowdown:
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#7
April 08, 2006, 08:15:27 PM
Quote from: Egaeus on April 08, 2006, 07:16:06 PM
Pretty cool.  I just used some sawhorses, but that's nice. 

that's what I did too.  I'm going to have to make one of these stands though, I can't ever pass up the chance to make some sawdust.

-M

GeeP

#8
April 08, 2006, 09:02:13 PM
Interesting idea.  Now, when you need a fuel tank to balance your carbs go out and get 6' of fuel hose to connect to your carbs.    :cheers:

When do you make the bike lift?   :)
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April 08, 2006, 10:15:04 PM
Quote from: tussey on April 08, 2006, 04:18:59 PM
Hey all! check out what I just made. It's perfect for working on my bike and allows easy draining of the gas tank into a fuel can.  :thumb:

Instructions for making it are here.
http://homepage.mac.com/the_macman/gstwin/tank_cradle/index.html

Excellent,  great write-up.  :bowdown:

:cheers:
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