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04-25-2010, 05:29 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta
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|  Cheap and simple DIY RC Storage Rack
I've used plastic shelves before, but they just don't work as well as I had hoped. I finally got around to building a simple rack that can hold 9 of my RC's at once. The total is cost about $25-30 and took me a little over an hour to build. Only tools you need are a drill and some clamps and possibly a stud finder and small t-square. Parts and prices. 1x6" x 8' = $6 2x3" x 8' = $2 (3 of these) 2x4" x 8' = $3 3 1/2" screws = $8 (box of about 60) 2" screws = $2 (box of 20 or so) So while at HD or Lowes, have a worker cut the 2x3"x8' into strips anywhere from 8 to 12" long, your choice. Also have them cut 3 or 4 5" pieces out of the 2x4" When you get home, use pieces of the 2x3" as guides by clamping them to the 1x6"x8'. This will ensure your shelf posts will be straight and level. Drill and install 2 screws through the 1x6" into each 2x3" shelf post. Space them along the 1x6"x8' so your RC's will fit well. I used roughly 8" as my spacing. Once that's done, mount the 2x4"x5" piece of wood to the wall. Try to find a stud. Once that is done, mount the shelving unit to those pieces and you're done.  If you have any questions, just ask.  Last edited by Bmr4life; 04-25-2010 at 05:33 PM. |
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04-25-2010, 05:45 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lake Michigan
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Not bad - I like it! I would have to remind my 8, 6, 3 yr olds that it is NOT a ladder (LOL)! |
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04-25-2010, 05:54 PM
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| No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO
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This reminds me of my living room during my bachelor, bicycle racing days....instead of crawlers, they were mountain bikes. I like it  |
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04-25-2010, 05:59 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta
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Ha. You'd think I was a bachelor if you looked at the room. Luckily I have an accepting fiance that allowed me to take one of the bedrooms and fill it with my junk.
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04-25-2010, 06:47 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Southern Aroostook County
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thats a hell of an idea! i'll hve to keep that in mind when i build my new shop! |
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05-01-2010, 01:10 PM
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| Newbie  Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: hollywood
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might have to make that to night
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05-01-2010, 02:46 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Portland
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Thanks for the idea Ive been needing something to hold my Rc cars.
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05-01-2010, 03:01 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bradenton
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sweet |
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05-01-2010, 04:26 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MS Gulf Coast
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Very nice!  |
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05-01-2010, 05:35 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frisco, Texas
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very nice!! i gotta try this. lol all my rc cars are on my dressers and my MRC is even on my CPU! LOL!!!  im so gonna do this!!!
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05-09-2010, 04:42 PM
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| Suck it up!   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arkansas
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When you get to be all rich and famous, like myself, you can hire people to hold them for you. Very impressive, easy to move, you can dress them up any way you want, but they can be a bitch to care for. And after a while they start making funny faces...I guess their arms give out or something...  |
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05-09-2010, 06:36 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Manitowoc
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Neat trick!
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05-10-2010, 04:17 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Salt Lake City
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It would be nice to be able to store the remotes with the cars.
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05-10-2010, 04:23 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta
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06-16-2010, 07:22 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fortuna Calif.
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Good idea, I get tired of moving cars from one side of the bench to the other.
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06-19-2010, 08:38 PM
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07-14-2010, 07:06 PM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tooele
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nice thinking
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07-17-2010, 07:33 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: here
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Nice but shudent that heavy t-maxx be on the botom?
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07-17-2010, 07:40 PM
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10-23-2010, 06:49 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winnipeg
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Good idea , I had one for bikes back in the day as well.
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