Rolled Tube Fire Wood Rack

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I hate to post this right after Zora's hand rails. That's a hard act to follow!Anyway, here's my little project.I was thinking it might be something I could sell over the winter.Until that is, I rolled the 4th tube on my Harbor Freight roller, and realized I probably couldn't roll another one for a while. When one of you guys puts a motor on that thing, I'd love to see it. In the mean time what are some other projects that have been done with it? I bought it months ago, and this is the first real thing I've thought of that required it.My pieces came out a little more helical than I'd hoped for. I suppose a rail level might have helped. It would really be nice to have some kind of a guide. With just me working it, it would be hard to keep it straight even with the level.The second strike against the idea of selling it was finding out they sell a log rack at Lowe's that's a little nicer, and comes with a cover, and it's only $75..Anyway, now I've got one and no one else has one exactly like it. Attached ImagesLast edited by HundredaireSocialite; 12-05-2010 at 07:37 PM.Reason: Grammatical error
Reply:Originally Posted by HundredaireSocialiteThe second strike against this idea was finding out they sell a log rack at Lowe's that's a little nicer, and comes with a cover, and it's only $75..
Reply:I like your rack. We have a need for one and a spot for it on our covered deck.Could I be so bold to ask you what materials you used?  Thanks for posting.GeezerPower Mig 255C185 TIGBlue 175 MIGRanger 8 Kohler 20HP1974 5K Lincoln/Wisconsin Powered (Cherry)Victor/Harris O/AK 487 Spool Gun
Reply:Yeah, but I bet the one at Lowes isn't as sturdy, and will fall apart in  couple years. Yours looks great, you made it, and it looks like it will last awhile.
Reply:Now that is cool. Very nice looking rackYa gotta spend money to make money!
Reply:Did you put caps on the ends?I like it a lot, great job!
Reply:Looks nice. I was thinking that pict of the piece in the roller looked like a piece of sculpture..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:I love it.Are you using a ring roller on tubing?I would like to see the dies.Dave ReberWadsworth Ohio
Reply:Originally Posted by ReebsI love it.Are you using a ring roller on tubing?I would like to see the dies.
Reply:Originally Posted by HundredaireSocialiteI hate to post this right after Zora's hand rails. That's a hard act to follow!
Reply:Awesome work,I had to show it off to my family members when I saw it.What type of material are you using? It has that really nice dull finish with gun metal type color that I associate with titanium, but I suspect it's some kind of stainless.
Reply:Originally Posted by TaidenAwesome work,I had to show it off to my family members when I saw it.What type of material are you using? It has that really nice dull finish with gun metal type color that I associate with titanium, but I suspect it's some kind of stainless.
Reply:Originally Posted by welderShaneI don't think its stainless, look at all the surface rust on it in the build pics. Was it sandblasted then cleared?
Reply:Thanks for all the kind words, everyone.[quote=geezer;445227]I like your rack. We have a need for one and a spot for it on our covered deck.Could I be so bold to ask you what materials you used?  Thanks for posting.[/QUOTEIt's just 4 pieces of 1.5" mild steel tube, and a few supports between them. Originally Posted by engineer1984Did you put caps on the ends?I like it a lot, great job!
Reply:You could add a few places to tie on and put up a hammock.
Reply:Originally Posted by towelYou could add a few places to tie on and put up a hammock.
Reply:you could make a j shape out of it and have more aesthetic potentialalso you could continue the upper arch into sort of a large c that covers the top so you could have a roof over it to keep the snow off Attached Imagesforney f100 220vmiller thunderbolt 225v a/ccampbell hausfield flux welder 115vcraftsman o/a rig(harris)collosal tech plasma cutter 50amp
Reply:if you put a 50 gallon drum on it suddenly you have a smoker too!! it's like the swiss army knife of backyard man toys!
Reply:anytime you walk through the stores you will see some 18 ga smoker that shakes when you touch it and is bolted together, for $299.. i built mine entirely from scrap, it weighs 300 pounds, my grankids will give it to their grandkids..pisss on that overseas stuff, keep maling your own good stuff...
Reply:Nice rack.      I kind of like the design.  Simple, clean, not the 'usual' hoop or rectangular rack.  The best laid schemes ... Gang oft agley ...
Reply:Nice, Like it a lot, If you wanted you could continue the top C shape into the complete circle and There would be something to attach a roof to if required, (and a lot more storage) just make sure that the base is wide enough with the extra weight up top.Lincoln SP-170 MigHypertherm powermax 45Lorch T220 AC/DC TigButters FM 215 synergic MigKemppi 180 adaptive mig RULES ARE FOR THE OBEDIENCE OF FOOLS AND THE  GUIDANCE OF WISE MEN.
Reply:Very nice clean lines. I like it.Gordhttp://gordsgarage.wordpress.com/
Reply:swag off road has some nice add ons for the harbor freight roller... i have a couple die sets from them, and they make these weld on side arms that is supposed to reduce the effort involved in rolling the tube.http://www.swagoffroad.com/HF_Tubing..._On_Wings.html
Reply:Nice looking work.  I have used one of this rollers myself. Make 3 or 4 more projects like that and you will take all commers arm wrestling.
Reply:How difficult are these rollers to use? It looks to me like it would want to cork screw on it's way out.Regards,RobGreat Basin WeldingInstagramBlue weldersRed weldersMy luscious Table DIY TIG Torch coolerOriginally Posted by Robert HallHow difficult are these rollers to use? It looks to me like it would want to cork screw on it's way out.
Reply:Really nice looking log rack, man.  Way far step up from mine... Attached Images(Retired) Professional firefighter, amateur everything else I try to do...Oh yeah:  Go Big Red!   (You know: one of the 12 members of the Big 10 cuz we left the 10 members of the Big 12...)
Reply:I saw this on design milk:http://design-milk.com/images/2010/12/Wood-Rack-1.jpghttp://design-milk.com/firewood-hold...k+(Design+Milk)
Reply:Originally Posted by towelI saw this on design milk:http://design-milk.com/images/2010/12/Wood-Rack-1.jpghttp://design-milk.com/firewood-hold...k+(Design+Milk)
Reply:Originally Posted by towelI saw this on design milk:http://design-milk.com/images/2010/12/Wood-Rack-1.jpghttp://design-milk.com/firewood-hold...k+(Design+Milk)
Reply:Originally Posted by HundredaireSocialiteThe second strike against the idea of selling it was finding out they sell a log rack at Lowe's that's a little nicer, and comes with a cover, and it's only $75..
Reply:Originally Posted by phyisisist777haha...too bad fireplaces burn more than 2 pieces of wood at any given time
Reply:Originally Posted by mntYeah, but I bet the one at Lowes isn't as sturdy, and will fall apart in  couple years. Yours looks great, you made it, and it looks like it will last awhile.