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I was flipping thru a Gempler catalog and saw this http://www.gemplers.com/product/2177...ular-Tool-Rack  I couldn't believe that they wanted $17 for one.  Powder coating must be expensive.  So, for the price of two of theirs, I went a bought enough steel to make 8.  I used 1 3/4 x 1/8 square tubing with one side cut out and 1" x 1/8 angle.  I am going to make some more and give them as Christmas gifts.Miller 211
Reply:how long did it take you to make? Remember, not only do they need to make a profit, they need to pay the person making them.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Great idea!What size is the channel u used for mounting to the 2x4?TA Arcmaster 300CM3XMT 304S22P12 suitcase feederX-Treme 12VSOptima pulserTA161SMaxstar 150STLHypertherm PM45OP setupStihl 020AVP, 039, 066 Magnum
Reply:Good question on the tubing.Only in the US can someone look you straight in the face about selling you a 2 x 4 that isn't 2 x 4 Bubble gumTooth pixDuct tapeBlack glueGBMF hammerScrew gun --bad battery (see above)
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeGood question on the tubing.Only in the US can someone look you straight in the face about selling you a 2 x 4 that isn't 2 x 4
Reply:A finished 2 x 4 is currently 1.5" x 3.5"http://www.tollesonlumber.com/content/view/45/82/"USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:This tool rack would be perfect for us people with limited wall space in our garage.
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumA finished 2 x 4 is currently 1.5" x 3.5"http://www.tollesonlumber.com/content/view/45/82/
Reply:Originally Posted by BurpeeGood question on the tubing.Only in the US can someone look you straight in the face about selling you a 2 x 4 that isn't 2 x 4
Reply:My first house had real 2 x 4s.  It also originally had knob and spool wiring.  And the drop-down ladder to the attic had hand-forged brackets and guides.  The siding was clear heart redwood about 10 or 12" wide. Circa 1924."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by Drf255Great idea!What size is the channel u used for mounting to the 2x4?
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerhow long did it take you to make? Remember, not only do they need to make a profit, they need to pay the person making them.
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabAnd a building, insurance, taxes, utilities, equipment, consumables, maintenance, transportation, marketing, accounting, etc, etc....$17 sounds pretty cheap to me when you factor in the real costs of doing business. The cost of the material is only a small part of the equation.
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerUs hobby welders/shady tree mechanics have a hard time coughing up the cost of something if it's more than the cost of materials needed to make it. because "why should I pay that much when I can build it myself?" It's good for our pocket books but does discount the true value of a product at the store. Especially to someone who doesn't weld.