Post by: mogators on August 21, 2006, 05:57:33 AM
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on August 21, 2006, 02:06:13 PM
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Take me back to the mid 90's, when Columbia 300 was the RAGE, Ebonite was slangin' dem WOLF tickets, Brunswick had ATTITUDE, and El Nino was in the eye of the STORM.
Post by: dizzyfugu on August 21, 2006, 02:15:38 PM
Sturdy solution in maple and silver (fits my kitchen, the only room with concrete floor in my flat), and quite cheap (or reasonabyl priced): I paid about $80 for a 15+ balls storage space which even looks good.
Ball holders are drain tube end caps, btw, about 80 cents a piece from a DIY market.
I think that a trip to a DIY market might yield an even cheaper solution, it really depends on the space you have at hand and if the rack is just to hold the balls or if it has to fit into the rest of the furnishing (as in my case)?
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- PatMacDonaldPost by: Smash49 on August 21, 2006, 02:22:49 PM
I would like to see the one you got from IKEA. Do you have a link? I saw a really good one at Strikz in Frisco Texas. It was made of PVC pipes. I bought one from someone that came out of an old center. It is a 6" long Brunswick and has 3 levels. Cost was around $50. Worth every cent.
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Post by: stormed1 on August 22, 2006, 10:58:10 PM
Post by: Jesse James on August 22, 2006, 11:07:50 PM
Sorry....just personal bad experiences.
I've built two, 4-level racks which hold twenty balls apiece. Only cost me about $25 per rack, using 1x3's and 6.5 inch, to 7 inch cross pieces. I added 2x4's to the 1x3' at the base of each to give it more bottom weight and stability.
Be sure and space your cross-pieces wide enuff to accomodate each balls diameter. Used regular nails for tacking and power screws for strength connections.
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Post by: Wallshot on August 23, 2006, 12:16:26 AM
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Post by: DP3 on August 23, 2006, 12:21:56 AM
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Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on August 23, 2006, 12:22:29 AM
I'll never get tired of seeing that picture
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Post by: dizzyfugu on August 23, 2006, 04:49:01 AM
the rack I used looks quite similar like the one in the link.
http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?topcategoryId=15561&catalogId=10103&storeId=5&productId=52805&langId=-3&categoryId=15891&chosenPartNumber=S49819834
or:
http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/40128_PE133503_S3.jpg
In fact, it is made up from a rack/book shelf system and can be individualized and enlarged if necessary.
I can put 3 balls per shelf (even more when in 2 rows), and the shelf holds 6 boards for a total of 18. You also get elemenst with sides and doors for more storage space.
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- PatMacDonaldEdited on 8/23/2006 4:44 AM
Post by: LuckyLefty on August 23, 2006, 06:33:33 AM
REgards,
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Post by: dizzyfugu on August 23, 2006, 06:36:50 AM
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- PatMacDonaldPost by: LuckyLefty on August 23, 2006, 06:49:36 AM
REgards,
Luckylefty
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Post by: azguy on August 23, 2006, 06:59:55 AM
I have 6 total, 3 ball racks, one for the spinner, one storage for rags etc last for books. I also have 5 for the grandkids toys/books. One thing, they are not totally smooth, so sanding/painting is a good idea. They stand 5 ft tall, I cut them down to 3 shelves, used eatra boards on book racks, painted/stained them and they work great...
toys/books in one area..$0
balls out for display...$0
even the wife allowed one in the livingroom...priceless!
I had the paint/stain, so total cost to me, gas to go to the store to pick them up....just a suggestion. BTW, the stores throw them out when they are done so most ( all here) will let you have them if you go pick them up when they sell out of the bulbs. The distributors send them with the bulbs on them so it's not a store rack thing. Worth checking out.
Three shelf unit holds 10 balls per shelf (put a brace in the middle of each shelf) and I made 3 shelves per rack.
.sorry, can't type early mornings...need more coffee........
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Post by: rowdy on August 23, 2006, 09:27:14 PM
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?img=3254417
Post by: dizzyfugu on August 24, 2006, 07:45:47 AM
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- PatMacDonaldPost by: mogators on August 24, 2006, 09:27:59 PM
That looks like something I was thinking of. I am finishing my basement and have some scrap 2x4's laying around that should work. I see some kind of black mark's under the balls on the racks. Did you make some kind of cutout to keep the balls from rolling?
Thanks
Post by: rowdy on August 24, 2006, 10:42:22 PM
Post by: qstick777 on September 05, 2006, 06:17:18 PM
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/qstick777/album/576460762351530136/photo/294928803773852831/5
3/4" plywood for the sides,
1x4" ripped in half and notched out for holding the rails.
2x3" for the bottom bracing, and I added two more pieces to brace, just under the top rails.
1 1/2" and 1 1/4" wood poles for the rails.
I figure I have about $80 in materials, mainly because I bought the pre-cut 3/4" plywood (in 24x48" sections). A light sanding around the whole thing to avoid splinters.
Slapped a coat of black semi-gloss paint on it Sunday, and 3 coats of spray on laquer (another $10).
I will make some changes to the next one I build - I need some storage for my shoes, towels, cleaners, etc. All in all, it was fun to build and I don't think it looks bad for something I put together in a few hours. I still might cut some handles on the top to make it a little easier to move.
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Post by: azus on September 05, 2006, 06:30:31 PM
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I still might cut some handles on the top to make it a little easier to move.
Its never easy to move 15balls
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Post by: JOE FALCO on September 05, 2006, 06:47:17 PM
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Post by: novawagonmaster on September 05, 2006, 07:17:41 PM
I made mine out of 2x8 lumber and 2.5" multi-use screws. Pretty cheap.
I used a drum sander on a drill to make dimples where the balls rest to keep them evenly spaced. Worst part is...now I need to make a second one!
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Post by: JessN16 on September 05, 2006, 07:20:25 PM
The only negative to the Ebonite kit is the wood is unstained and fairly rough-hewn. If I was going to make a real presentation out of it I probably would have prepped it. But we're trying to sell our house and all I wanted them for was to get the balls off the carpet in our spare bedroom.
From a functionality standpoint, they're good.
Jess