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Bicycle Wheel Pots and Pans Rack

Bicycle Wheel Pots and Pans Rack
Giving credit where credit is due: I drew heavily on this tutorial from ReadyMade for my pot rack, though mine is a little different! If you like, read more about the process on my blog, Hippie Eats.

If you're like me and have a small house (and therefore a tiny kitchen!) you're always constantly organizing, looking for ways to fit everything into your cabinets. A great way to save space is a hanging pot rack, which can cost $100 or more. A bicycle wheel pot rack is not only easy on the wallet, but is also eco-friendly because it saves old bicycle wheels from the landfill.

Note: Although not essential, it is helpful to be familiar with basic building tools such as wrenches and a power drill, both of which are necessary to constructing this rack. If you have never used a power drill, it may be helpful to read this article on how to use a power drill before continuing.
 
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Step 1Gather Materials

Gather Materials
Simple parts found at any hardware store are used to hang the bicycle wheel from the ceiling. You will need:

(1) bicycle wheel, cleaned to remove grease and dirt, with axle and tube removed.
(1) 7" x 3/8" carriage bolt
(2) 3/8" jam nuts
(1) 3/8" coupling nut
(1) 3/8" threaded hanger bolt with half metal threads and half wood threads
(2) 3/8" washers
(3 to 5) 3" S-hooks

In addition to these parts, you will need these tools to install the rack:

1. Power drill
2. Two adjustable crescent wrenches
3. Ladder

Other helpful tools:

1. Paper towels and cleanser to clean a dirty bicycle wheel.
2. Newspaper to cover your workspace and protect floors from dirt, grease, and drywall pieces.
3. Stud finder
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2 comments
Aug 26, 2011. 2:20 PMtgressmen says:
Just wanted to say thanks for your post. Easy to follow instructions and great idea. Great alternative to the $200-$300 pot/pan holder sold in store. Found the used bike rim in the classifieds for $10, and the rest of the hardware cost around $11 at home depot. Thanks!
Mar 26, 2011. 11:40 PMdaphnee says:
This is a cool idea!!!! Thanks for posting this. I will try making a different use out of it though ;)

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