Homemade Wooden Roof Rack

Wood can be the least expensive option to go if you re on a budget.

Homemade wooden roof rack. Roof racks are a great way to add more storage to any vehicle but finding the right one to fit your needs can be frustrating. These four aluminum blocks will be the base points of the rack. You ll need to do some welding and metal cutting for a homemade roof rack as well. I love building with wood so i decided to make the roof rack from oak.

All you need is a saw drill and steel strap to put together your 2 x 4 x 8 lumber blocks to create your a specialized lumber rack. Wooden roof rack step 1. An important decision can be choosing between steel aluminum and wood. In the companion instructable i used re purposed oak from shipping platforms that.

Roof rack is made up of bars and is fastened to the top of cars. Tools and materials used. Needs such as these usually arises when preparing to go for a vacation or long distance travel. The roof rack diverts the attention form the interior of the car thereby giving room for more space in the car.

My wife and i enjoy many outdoor activities including camping cycling cross. Instead of settling for a rack that isn t perfect you can build your. To attach the. This stack rack is a good bet for those who are keen on setting up a quick yet classy structure.

However steel and aluminum are more durable and stronger so they will last you a lot longer. Cut the channel into lengths.