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Gene J Kanak

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Building a ball rack?
« on: March 18, 2009, 12:19:31 AM »
OK, the wife has directed me to construct a ball rack so that my used stuff isn't just lying around the house everywhere. The only problem is that I'm far from proficient when it comes to do-it-yourself projects like this. As such, I was wondering whether or not some of you could offer suggestions as to what to choose as far as materials and design are concerned. Ideally, I'd like to build two three-tiered racks that can hold 15 balls each (5 per level). The racks are going to be housed inside a closet, so I'm not looking for much in the way of style. Any input you all can provide will be helpful. Thanks!
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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #1 on: March 18, 2009, 12:32:40 PM »
2x4's work wonders... its really all you need. maybe a 2x6 pr 2x8 for the ends
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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #2 on: March 18, 2009, 02:04:50 PM »
Here is a homemade rack I built using plans from someone (sorry, I cannot remember the  user's name now) on this site http://bowling.psaunders.net/images/ballrack.jpg.

It is very easy and inexpensive to make.

Good luck with your project!
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sluggo35

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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #3 on: March 18, 2009, 02:12:08 PM »
hmmm cant read dims. trying to figure height
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psaunders300

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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #4 on: March 18, 2009, 02:54:59 PM »
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hmmm cant read dims. trying to figure height


Try this link and you should be able to see the dimensions...http://bowling.psaunders.net/images/ballrack-dims.jpg
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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #5 on: March 18, 2009, 08:20:45 PM »
Didn't someone on here just created one out of PVC pipe?
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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2009, 09:41:54 PM »
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Didn't someone on here just created one out of PVC pipe?


LeftyinSnellsville did.  Made it outa 1-1/2" pvc pipe.

I took that pvc idea and put a bit of a twist on it, made it 100% pvc and modular.  I'll share what I did a bit later in it's own post, but I can shoot you a pm w/the basics in it if you wish.
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mrbowlingnut

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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2009, 10:27:46 PM »
guy on ebay sells them for like 60.00 shipped just screw it together when it shows up nice looking also.
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mrbowlingnut

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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #8 on: March 18, 2009, 10:37:19 PM »
He used to have 15 and 20 ball racks email him and see.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BOWLING-BALL-RACK-12-BALLS_W0QQitemZ180337689645QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBowling?hash=item180337689645&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
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qstick777

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Re: Building a ball rack?
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2009, 09:38:07 AM »
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Here is a homemade rack I built using plans from someone (sorry, I cannot remember the  user's name now) on this site http://bowling.psaunders.net/images/ballrack.jpg.

It is very easy and inexpensive to make.

Good luck with your project!
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That's probably going to be the easiest (and cheapest) thing to build.

If you have a table saw you can cut the supporting 2x4's in half - they'll still be strong enough to hold the weight without bowing.

Good luck and have fun!


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