Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Mobile Reel Rack

Today I'm making some reel racks . I learn from my past design not to go to high ,you want to be able to muscle the top one on easily .   


Measured and cut out all the metal needed to make them . Using 1.5 " square tube stock mostly and some 1' angle iron . 



Testing to see How it looks and fits . Was a little to high and had to change things around a bit . 


Lining everything up like this made for quick work . Weld the bars in place .


On the top section ,place a piece of angle under ( 16" apart )



On the bottom weld another piece of angle like this . It will give just enough tip to keep it upright and not tip over holding reels in place . 


Ah much better . Chris and one of the guys asked if there is going to be wheels on them ? 

   
My original plan was just storage 


But after looking at the Dolly I'm thinking they were right . 



Test fitting before priming and paint .


Wheels will go on later to make them mobile . Makes sense , it will save me a few trips back and forth for sure .  


Getting the primer on 
I'll post the finish product later . 



Lucked out on some cheap wheels at hardware store . Cutting out mounts for wheels .



Weld them in place


Finished priming and painting .


Used grade 8 shank bolts for and axle .


A few more pictures






Going to weld in a spacer later so bottom reel doesn't rub on wheel .


Easy to move around


Takes up a lot less space .