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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.
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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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
(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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Aug 26, 2011. 2:20 PMtgressmen
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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!
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Mar 26, 2011. 11:40 PMdaphnee
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This is a cool idea!!!! Thanks for posting this. I will try making a different use out of it though ;)
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