Overhead sled storage project completed
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lightening800
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very cool, i seem to be trippin all over mine all summer long too, and my second garage is 30x34. lol good job ps that car underneath isnt real expensive is it?? just kiddin looks plenty strong.
Something fast enough that you need an NHRA license
I'll post pics when I get the new motor in it in a few weekends.
Very nice job, garage space can be at a premium so its a great use of the space.
I like your system, nice to get them up and out of the way for the summer.
Here are some pics of how I do mine, but its nice when the boss has all the equipment.
Here are some pics of how I do mine, but its nice when the boss has all the equipment.
Blk88GT that is a mint setup you got there
i like it
i like it
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priest lake rmk
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Looks very nice.
Very nice! I like that it is up and out of the way, what are the metal rods and what did you use for hinges?
The entire thing is 2x4 construction.
I built it in 3 sections, mainly because I'm a fan of desinging as I build (lol)
First: 10' x 4'
Second: 7 x 4'
Third: 12 x 3' 46 1/2" (I had to set the ramp section off the wall by 1.5" to get around my air and telecommunications lines)
Total length is 29ft.
Everything is sheeted in 7/16 OSB. I primed and painted everything before cutting which took FOR FRIGGEN EVER. I used joist hangers, corner braces etc. I used 3 - 6" strap hinges for the main pivot point that I lagged into beefed up sections so as to not pull them out.
Gussets are 5" in length and cut on 45s. I used 1/2" rod in 6ft lengths from Home Depot. I made the brackets for the roof and rails myself (first time welding since high school!)
There is a header for the weight to sit on that's been lagged into the wall, and the top frame sections are screwed in. The gusset header on the wall is 2x6 to distribute the weight between studs.
I used 3 tracks to put down for traction. The last one hangs off the end so I get some traction when the sled is on the concrete. I can barely get the shorties to fit between the back wall and the ramp, so the long one should be fun to watch
If anyone has questions, let me know. It was a fun project but I'm glad it's done.
I built it in 3 sections, mainly because I'm a fan of desinging as I build (lol)
First: 10' x 4'
Second: 7 x 4'
Third: 12 x 3' 46 1/2" (I had to set the ramp section off the wall by 1.5" to get around my air and telecommunications lines)
Total length is 29ft.
Everything is sheeted in 7/16 OSB. I primed and painted everything before cutting which took FOR FRIGGEN EVER. I used joist hangers, corner braces etc. I used 3 - 6" strap hinges for the main pivot point that I lagged into beefed up sections so as to not pull them out.
Gussets are 5" in length and cut on 45s. I used 1/2" rod in 6ft lengths from Home Depot. I made the brackets for the roof and rails myself (first time welding since high school!)
There is a header for the weight to sit on that's been lagged into the wall, and the top frame sections are screwed in. The gusset header on the wall is 2x6 to distribute the weight between studs.
I used 3 tracks to put down for traction. The last one hangs off the end so I get some traction when the sled is on the concrete. I can barely get the shorties to fit between the back wall and the ramp, so the long one should be fun to watch
If anyone has questions, let me know. It was a fun project but I'm glad it's done.
Nice set-up!
So the part that hinges down...I see that when it is up you have the kickers underneath. You have to remove those each time to lower the ramp I assume?? and if so do you think the ready rod would be sufficient on that section by itself since it is the movable piece??
