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« on: September 22, 2009, 07:19:57 PM » |
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I realize this has been hashed over recently but I thought I would add a little something to the subject. I didn't like the idea of finding a place to store a 2' x 8' piece of plywood with the wheel chock attached to it so I took two pieces of 2' x 4' plywood and joined them with a 2 foot length of piano hinge so it can be folded for easier storage or hung on a wall.  
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VRCC # 30938 '99 Std. - Black & Silver - "Spirit Horse" Dear God, Seriously .... Thanks for creating beer. You rock !! 
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2009, 07:23:05 PM » |
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Cool. Is that the HF chock?
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2009, 07:25:09 PM » |
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Cool. Is that the HF chock?
yepper .... just got it installed today .... works pretty slick.
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« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2009, 04:36:36 AM » |
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is the piano hinge recessed so it sits flat or.....?
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« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2009, 06:57:38 AM » |
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I like it. Nice idea.  Go`na do my today.  Thanks.
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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2009, 08:20:15 AM » |
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hmmmm...I like it. nice idea, good job
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2009, 08:54:08 AM » |
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Really good idea.....how thick is the plywood?
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2009, 09:09:41 AM » |
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Why add the expense of more plywood and a piano hinge? Half of that and no hinge is just as functional, lighter in weight and easier to lift and hang out of the way? Is there something that requires the full length of plywood?
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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2009, 09:30:46 AM » |
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Why add the expense of more plywood and a piano hinge? Half of that and no hinge is just as functional, lighter in weight and easier to lift and hang out of the way? Is there something that requires the full length of plywood?
When I did mine, I started with just a small piece of plywood. The problem was when I pulled into the chock the wood slid forward. The long piece enables the rear wheel be on the end of the plywood and hold the whole thing from sliding.
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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2009, 10:35:15 AM » |
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Why add the expense of more plywood and a piano hinge? Half of that and no hinge is just as functional, lighter in weight and easier to lift and hang out of the way? Is there something that requires the full length of plywood?
What STEELERS said .... if it's going to be portable you want the rear tire on-board (no pun intended) to keep it from sliding. I used 1/2" plywood ($3.99 ea). The pin for the piano hinge is only like 1/8" which is on the bottom and is NOT a problem.
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PAVALKER
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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2009, 12:18:17 PM » |
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Well, ok. I understand the problem now.... I have that chock and it is mounted on some diamond plate steel.... and it did slide as well. I just put a 3 dollar rubber carpet mat that I got from Home Depot under it. I guess the longer wood does come in handy for that purpose then. 
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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2009, 12:44:32 PM » |
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So...does Harbor Freight have these in the store, or is it something that needs to be ordered?
I like the idea of getting a 2'x4' handy panel and attaching a rubber mat to the bottom. I will need 2 of these set ups.
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« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2009, 12:48:03 PM » |
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So...does Harbor Freight have these in the store, or is it something that needs to be ordered?
I like the idea of getting a 2'x4' handy panel and attaching a rubber mat to the bottom. I will need 2 of these set ups.
You'll have to check your local store for availability, but they usually have them. Don't pay more then 27.99 or 29.99 as they are always going on sale for that and should be on sale right now.
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« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2009, 09:50:10 PM » |
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Yea, and if you sign up on their website www.harborfreightusa.com with your email address, they will send you coupons regularly for 20% off.....
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