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OK, this is kind of an odd project, but I thought it was pretty cool. I made these hangers for my buddy Jim to store his “spare” crankshafts for his Boss 302 Mustang.
Turns out that you need to be careful when storing your crankshafts so that they don’t warp. The hangers are made from a couple of pieces of 2×4 connected with through bolts. The slots on the top are for matching the pieces during assembly. An important part of our design was a suspension system that allowed the crankshaft to hang plumb.
-- Dave J. Oakdale, MN
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Robb
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#1 posted 2094 days ago
Very cool and functional piece! I never knew a crankshaft would warp if not stored properly. If I have to store one, I’ll keep it in mind ;). I wondered, will the pine stand up to the weight over time? I suppose the bolts will provide stability, though. Definitely an interesting application for wood!
-- Robb
Don
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#2 posted 2094 days ago
Interesting!
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MsDebbieP
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#3 posted 2094 days ago
very interesting!!
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Thos. Angle
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#4 posted 2094 days ago
functional. I guess there’s a lot I didn’t know about crankshafts.
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TomFran
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#5 posted 2094 days ago
Another “practical” solution applying woodworking skills!
Wood isn’t just beautiful; it’s practical application can be used in many ways – even storing crankshafts!
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
Karson
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#6 posted 2094 days ago
How many crankshafts does a person need.
Ops excuse me – someone might ask me the same about sanders, or drills or (name your favorite tools.)
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lclashley
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#7 posted 2091 days ago
Cool project dave. Karson, I thought the same thing, only about clamps.
whit
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#8 posted 2081 days ago
Dave, clever idea. I like the way you marked them as pairs, too.
Whit
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mot
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#9 posted 2081 days ago
Nice job!
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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#10 posted 2016 days ago
Good project for ”Whatever turns your crank – shaft”! LOL
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