Lepapehermann Posted February 19, 2007 #1 Posted February 19, 2007 I just finish building and painting a wooden turntable for my bike. Backing out of the garage was almost impossible and turning the bike around inside the garage was not an option so I decided to build a turntable. A couple of 2X12, a 2X6, 8 ball bearings (5/8 I.D.), a 5/8 hardwood dowel rod, a 12" turntable bearings, some screws, a few woodworking tools, many hours of work et voila!!!! Total cost around $70 My first test is a real success and I can now easily turn around my 800 pounds machine, the only thing left to do is secure the center of the turntable to the concrete floor in the garage and install a lock so the table doesn't swivel while going up or down on it. I have included a few pictures for those who may be interested.
Sleeperhawk Posted February 19, 2007 #2 Posted February 19, 2007 Now that is a neat idea, especially for the ones that have an uphill driveway. Now is only that could be used as a jack also.
Acadieman Posted February 19, 2007 #3 Posted February 19, 2007 Boy that`s a nice looking job.You should be Proud!!:cool10:
awsmsrv Posted February 19, 2007 #5 Posted February 19, 2007 now that is cool. who needs reverse Kinda hard to take it with you, isn't it? :rotf:
Eck Posted February 19, 2007 #6 Posted February 19, 2007 I just finish building and painting a wooden turntable for my bike. VERY NICE JOB!!!!!!!!!!! Now I want one......... I havent had time to begin even looking at making one. I just finished a couple other mods I was working on...now Im going on vacation all next week..when I get back Ill start.. Again, that does look great!!
Eddie Posted February 19, 2007 #7 Posted February 19, 2007 When I first seen the title of this thread I was thinking turntable as in record player. Why Not , it would go great with the cass. Player
juggler Posted February 20, 2007 #11 Posted February 20, 2007 Now that is a neat idea, especially for the ones that have an uphill driveway. Now is only that could be used as a jack also. You got that right. My driveway is uphill all the way. I usually back out and turn side ways across the driveway then take off down the driveway. I wish I could use this, but I just don't have the room to spin the bike.
Rocket Posted February 20, 2007 #13 Posted February 20, 2007 I just finish building and painting a wooden turntable for my bike. Backing out of the garage was almost impossible and turning the bike around inside the garage was not an option so I decided to build a turntable. A couple of 2X12, a 2X6, 8 ball bearings (5/8 I.D.), a 5/8 hardwood dowel rod, a 12" turntable bearings, some screws, a few woodworking tools, many hours of work et voila!!!! Total cost around $70 My first test is a real success and I can now easily turn around my 800 pounds machine, the only thing left to do is secure the center of the turntable to the concrete floor in the garage and install a lock so the table doesn't swivel while going up or down on it. I have included a few pictures for those who may be interested. Looks like you beat out Eck, for coming up with an alternate bike turntable, to the commercial one I posted previously. You beat the suggested budget of $100. (in CAD yet), I like the bearing setup too. I was told of an even quicker cheap method the other day, but a centre stand is required. 2 pizza pans 1 @ 10", 1 @ 12", a little oil in 12 pan for lube, put smaller pan on top. push down on rear end to bring front tire off of ground & walk around with it, rotating the bike. There is a person that does this with his goldwing, but he changes out the pans every year.
Carbon_One Posted February 20, 2007 #14 Posted February 20, 2007 The ideas folks here come up with amaze me at times. So many cool ideas. As much as I'd like one of these turntables I don't have the room for one. If I did I sure would have one thou. Great job there on this one Lepapehermann Larry
Squidley Posted February 20, 2007 #15 Posted February 20, 2007 You have a great imagination there, that is very nice
Black Ice Posted February 20, 2007 #16 Posted February 20, 2007 Great job. I love seeing what people's imagination can create.
Trondomatic Posted February 20, 2007 #17 Posted February 20, 2007 Sweet! I want one for my Batcave too! (I'm assuming you've been thinking about this since watching to old Batman series on TV - I know I have!) Cheers! Trond
Guest Jetson Posted February 20, 2007 #18 Posted February 20, 2007 Hey, you built a wooden Motorpark! I bought one like yours made of polished aluminum. No work, beautiful, smooth, but I paid 1000.00 Good Job!
Guest Jetson Posted February 20, 2007 #19 Posted February 20, 2007 Hey, you built a wooden Motopark! Pretty cool, I bought one made out of polished aluminum. Looks great, smooth, convenient, but I paid 1000.00 Good job!
Guest Jetson Posted February 20, 2007 #20 Posted February 20, 2007 Sorry, posted twice, didn't think it worked the first time. New at this!
Lepapehermann Posted February 21, 2007 Author #21 Posted February 21, 2007 Hey, you built a wooden Motopark! Pretty cool, I bought one made out of polished aluminum. Looks great, smooth, convenient, but I paid 1000.00 Good job! The only difference between yours and mine is the price (+$930 for you!), they both do the job effortless. :)
Lepapehermann Posted February 21, 2007 Author #22 Posted February 21, 2007 Now that is a neat idea, especially for the ones that have an uphill driveway. Now is only that could be used as a jack also. You can't have it all!!! jack and turntable. :)
bikerjohn Posted February 21, 2007 #23 Posted February 21, 2007 Cool idea!! What kind glus did you use to hold it? BikerJohn
Lone Eagle Posted February 21, 2007 #24 Posted February 21, 2007 I just finish building and painting a wooden turntable for my bike. Backing out of the garage was almost impossible and turning the bike around inside the garage was not an option so I decided to build a turntable. A couple of 2X12, a 2X6, 8 ball bearings (5/8 I.D.), a 5/8 hardwood dowel rod, a 12" turntable bearings, some screws, a few woodworking tools, many hours of work et voila!!!! My first test is a real success and I can now easily turn around my 800 pounds machine, the only thing left to do is secure the center of the turntable to the concrete floor in the garage and install a lock so the table doesn't swivel while going up or down on it. WOW - THAT IS AWESOME, HERMANN. Tools, time, but moreso knowledge and imagination. Do you think those wheels would gradually pick up stuff from the floor to cause them to stop turning?
Lepapehermann Posted February 21, 2007 Author #25 Posted February 21, 2007 Cool idea!! What kind glus did you use to hold it? BikerJohn PICTURE 1 I used DURAL industrial carpenter glue G2300, it's a pretty good glue that I use for all my woodworking projects. Picture 2 Also note, in the included photo, the center strip that has a different color, this is due to the surface that has been treated with sand while the paint was still wet, the surface (center strip only) is now like coarse sand paper.
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