My double decker sled storage

Modman · Jun 21, 2010

I needed some way to store my two sleds more efficiently in my garage. There is a lot of wasted overhead space and so I figured if I could store one on top of another this would be the way to do it. I wanted something that I could move around the garage and not be secured to the wall.

After some designing, head scratching and work, this is what I came up with.

The upper table lowers down, you load one sled, crank it up, pin it so that it cannot come down, then put lower sled underneath.

Still have to put the plywood on for the upper and lower decks.

Grinny · Jun 21, 2010

nice!

koby · Jun 21, 2010

Good job - Is it impact wrench operated from the lower gear on the chain?

Modman · Jun 21, 2010

koby said:
Good job - Is it impact wrench operated from the lower gear on the chain?

There's a removeable handle that goes on there right now (not pictured), eventually the plan is to find a small electric winch and mount it somehow. You could run it with an impact too, it's just a 1" nut so an impact would work fine.

Thanks!

my mod · Jun 21, 2010

better not get those too fancy, you might end up with a bunch of orders. That is what I have been trying to think on how to build :beer:

Modman · Jun 21, 2010

my mod said:
better not get those too fancy, you might end up with a bunch of orders. That is what I have been trying to think on how to build

LOL - the wife already gave me some orders, one of them was "finish the damn rack so you can mow the lawn!"

Don't have time to build them, just doing this one was enough. About 2 solid days to build it, I know it doesn't look like much but there are lots of neat little things that I built into it that took some extra time. The front wheels slide out (for wider stance) for more stability when you are moving it around, then they slide back in for maximum floor space when stationary. Doesn't seem like much but drilling the holes for the 5/8" pins to lock the extending arms in place took almost 10 mins per leg because of the wall thickness on the steel.

Lots of gussetting and support, it's really built. Each castor wheel alone is rated for 2000lbs (8,000 lbs total).

my mod · Jun 21, 2010

Modman said:
LOL - the wife already gave me some orders, one of them was "finish the damn rack so you can mow the lawn!"

Don't have time to build them, just doing this one was enough. About 2 solid days to build it, I know it doesn't look like much but there are lots of neat little things that I built into it that took some extra time. The front wheels slide out (for wider stance) for more stability when you are moving it around, then they slide back in for maximum floor space when stationary. Doesn't seem like much but drilling the holes for the 5/8" pins to lock the extending arms in place took almost 10 mins per leg because of the wall thickness on the steel.

Lots of gussetting and support, it's really built. Each castor wheel alone is rated for 2000lbs (8,000 lbs total).

What are you storing on that thing......Yammy's

:d

magnet · Jun 21, 2010

thats cool i was going to do the same kinda idea in my old garage but would of been stationary. use my ramp to get on to the top then remove ramp and park below.

Modman · Jun 21, 2010

my mod said:
What are you storing on that thing......Yammy's:d

Nope - the whole thing is just generally overbuilt. Could have gone with a different wheel but didn't want anything that would develop a flat spot after sitting for a couple months (i.e. anything rubber or plastic), which meant I had to go with solid steel/alum. The wheels were just the ones that I happened to like (poly-coated solid steel - easier on the concrete than just solid steel ones) and in the 6" size they just happen to be rated for 2000 lbs.

The consequences of overbuilding are far less severe than the consequences of underbuilding.......

brew_doo · Jun 21, 2010

Looks good. I priced one of these unit sout once and choked when I got the quote. You could buy a 4 post car lift for what they want for this unit.

Pogo Lift - Showroom

Modman · Jun 21, 2010

brew_doo said:
Looks good. I priced one of these unit sout once and choked when I got the quote. You could buy a 4 post car lift for what they want for this unit.

Pogo Lift - Showroom

Cool, never seen that one before. I'm guessing the engineering needed to spec out the design is probably a hefty bill. There was another one I looked at that is a double decker but it scissors down to one end, too big and bulky and they wanted $1800 I think, not too bad but I built this one for way less in materials.

my mod · Jun 21, 2010

Modman said:
Nope - the whole thing is just generally overbuilt. Could have gone with a different wheel but didn't want anything that would develop a flat spot after sitting for a couple months (i.e. anything rubber or plastic), which meant I had to go with solid steel/alum. The wheels were just the ones that I happened to like (poly-coated solid steel - easier on the concrete than just solid steel ones) and in the 6" size they just happen to be rated for 2000 lbs.

The consequences of overbuilding are far less severe than the consequences of underbuilding.......

Sounds and looks good.
Once you are done, I can stop by and pick it up to test for you

I would think that after 2-3 year test I should be able to give you back a proper consumer report

I think it would not be required to be painted just incase there is some minor alterations required before it is finalized.

Thanks in advance for your co-operation in this valuable consumer test period.:d

RETODD · Jun 21, 2010

I wonder how much this is?

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PINKalicious · Jun 21, 2010

wow good job!

Showtime · Jun 21, 2010

I like the idea. If you don't want to make them to sell you should draft up a set of drawings for others to use as a DIY project. Heck even if you were to sell the drawings at 5-10 bucks a piece it's still beer money. I would like to see a pic of it painted up with some iron on it, i'm sure it will turn out sweet.

shawnmcgr · Jun 21, 2010

Nice!

I don't know where you find the time...I think you need more minimods running aound over there!

note · Jun 21, 2010

thats AWSOME!!! how much did it cost you in materials? I need one of thoes bad! I wish I could do the same thing but have a dirt bike on top :d my dad makes me store my sled out at someones farm and I even have to pay for it! that would be my solution!

Trashy · Jun 21, 2010

So that what you were telling me you were doing on sat when you called. Heck of an idea, and I can see that you had put some serious thought in building it. Just from the pic, and what you have posted.

Good Job :beer:

Ryeser · Jun 21, 2010

Not sure if it would hold a Poo and a Yammi... Just kidding, it looks great!!! I wish I had an ounce of your talent!

pipes · Jun 21, 2010

here's the one I built. Sold it to a friend after the missus sold her sled. Didn't need it any more

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