Great job. Very strong. I would use wood glue too. This makes it way way stronger. And I would also add some 45 degree planks to stebalize it further. But your stand is great.... thanks.
I didn’t have to use the throttle because the way my garage and driveway is, my driveway is lower so I rode the bike up the drive and then just used the momentum going down it, to get the bike up the ramp. But if you have a front wheel chock to stop the bike, and good throttle control you should be good. The longer the ramp is, the easier it will be to get the bike up - but also the apex on the top won’t be so bad either, my original ramps I actually bottomed out on the apex between the ramp and the bench and had to make the ramps slightly longer. So that’s something else to keep in mind.
@thewhiskythrottleclub mine would be have to be throttle, as my garden is flat - just little worried in dropping it as lost balance or something - bike weighs a lot...
That’s the tricky part if you have a wide enough ramp riding it up should be no problem, and if the ramp is wide and you need to put a foot down you know you can
If you haven't found out by now, that top surface material is not ideal if you spill any liquid on it. It appears to be medium density fiberboard, aka MDF. Also known as Medite. Even a few drops will erupt into blisters and leave that spot a bit weaker. I would suggest a few coats of paint; something you might use for wood decks or stairs. And, it has no directional strength. You really should have used a decent grade of plywood.
That’s a good idea. I thought being the same flooring that is used for second story homes that it would be pretty tough and durable but I’ll absolutely give it a coat of paint to protect it
@@thewhiskythrottleclub The stuff is bulletproof in the right application. I've made some nice wall panelling for my shop with it and with some primer and paint, it looks great. Don't forget the primer.
Cheers for the advice, when it comes to working with wood I don’t have much of an idea so all the feedback helps out heaps. I appreciate the tips I’ll get onto priming and painting it. Thanks 👍
Sick video!! Love your work man
Thanks man, I appreciate the support 👍
Great job. Very strong. I would use wood glue too. This makes it way way stronger. And I would also add some 45 degree planks to stebalize it further. But your stand is great.... thanks.
Great point! I think it’s too late for the wood glue but some 45’s to stabilize it is something that I will do for sure. Thanks!
Nice work.
Thank you, I appreciate it 👍
Nice work, keep thinking of making one for my Dyna - just not sure how easy it is to push up a ramp - is it better use the throttle and walk it?
I didn’t have to use the throttle because the way my garage and driveway is, my driveway is lower so I rode the bike up the drive and then just used the momentum going down it, to get the bike up the ramp. But if you have a front wheel chock to stop the bike, and good throttle control you should be good.
The longer the ramp is, the easier it will be to get the bike up - but also the apex on the top won’t be so bad either, my original ramps I actually bottomed out on the apex between the ramp and the bench and had to make the ramps slightly longer. So that’s something else to keep in mind.
@thewhiskythrottleclub mine would be have to be throttle, as my garden is flat - just little worried in dropping it as lost balance or something - bike weighs a lot...
That’s the tricky part if you have a wide enough ramp riding it up should be no problem, and if the ramp is wide and you need to put a foot down you know you can
I reckon I could use that bench for a few other purposes 🤔
They are easy to build and can be used for MANY things 👍
If you haven't found out by now, that top surface material is not ideal if you spill any liquid on it. It appears to be medium density fiberboard, aka MDF. Also known as Medite. Even a few drops will erupt into blisters and leave that spot a bit weaker. I would suggest a few coats of paint; something you might use for wood decks or stairs. And, it has no directional strength. You really should have used a decent grade of plywood.
That’s a good idea. I thought being the same flooring that is used for second story homes that it would be pretty tough and durable but I’ll absolutely give it a coat of paint to protect it
@@thewhiskythrottleclub The stuff is bulletproof in the right application. I've made some nice wall panelling for my shop with it and with some primer and paint, it looks great. Don't forget the primer.
Cheers for the advice, when it comes to working with wood I don’t have much of an idea so all the feedback helps out heaps. I appreciate the tips I’ll get onto priming and painting it. Thanks 👍