Lumber Rack - any examples?

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I'm thinking about building a lumber rack for my Tundra.  I only  need the front cross bar (closest to the cab) because I bought a convertable rack that slides into the trailer hitch for the rear.  Anyone have any suggestions, pointers or cautions?  I want it to carry 20 foot long steel stock, not too heavy of a load in general.  Anyone have pics?  The simpler the design, the better.
Reply:something like a ladder rack, only stronger??StangnetShop Full Of Stuff. Joey
Reply:WillyWeld- Where did you get the "convertable rack that slides into the trailer hitch for the rear" of your Tundra?  Can you post a picture of it?I'm looking for a rack that I can take on and off of a Tundra.Rocky D posted a really nice rack that I copied (well.....never of Rocky D quality.....) for an old S-10, but to carry 20 foot sticks I had to add a removeable thing for the front bumper.Regards,Bill Vorhies
Reply:MasonValley, If you go to www.cabelas.com and search on "hitch" you'll see an "Extend-A-Truck Hitch".  I use it in the low, long configuration to carry 12 foot lumber posts.  I use it in the tall configuration to hang game on while "field" dressing.  Its a handy thing.I was wondering if I could get away with only a 6'-7' spread to carry 20' square tube.  I serached this forum for "rack" and didn't find any pics.  What's you front bumper attachment look like?Yes, Vipermanz, along the line of a strong lumber rack.
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Reply:WillyWeld-Rocky D's rack is on the Hobart site.  http://www.hobartwelders.com/mboard/...highlight=rackFound via search for "rack"  using user name "Rocky D" , forum = welding projects.The rack is does not seem to be an easy on/off.  My S-10 front bumper bolt on/off support is a " !_! " .  Not safe at any real speed because if you lock the brakes, the 20 foot sticks could keep going.  I use it only in my neighborhood to go get re-bar from the lumber yard.  It is not something you would want to bolt to your Tundra front bumper--with an '86 S-10, who cares?Regards,Bill Vorhies
Reply:Thanks, Bill.  After reading some of the discussions at www.hobartwelders.com on racks and transporting 20 footers, it looks like I'll get the yard to cut the stock down to 15 feet (my working length) and then I can build a rack for behind the cab and skip the stylish front bumper rack.