Tow Hitch Bike Rack
I made this bike rack in order to carry our bikes and to prevent soiling the interior with chain oil. Now I don't have break our bikes down in order to prepare them for transport. I made it at Techshop San Jose (http:\\www.techshop.ws).
Cut 1 1/4" Mild Steel Tubing and Angle Iron
De-bur and Bevel Mild Steel With an Angle Grinder
Drill Holes in the Clamping and Hitch Pieces
Tack the Pieces Together With a Mig Welder
Mig Weld the Bike Rack Frame and Clamp Sections
Grind the Welds With a Flap Wheel on an Angle Grinder
(Optional) Weld Stainless Steel Bolts Into the Clamping Section.
Sand Blast the Bike Rack
Wash the Bike Rack With TSP
Dry and Preheat Bike Rack in the Powder Coating Oven
Powder Coat Bike Rack. Cover the Bolt Threads With Polyester High Temperature Tape.
Bake Coated Bike Rack in the Oven at the Appropriate Temperature and Duration.