My EMT Roof Rack
02-07-2011, 06:38 PM
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My EMT Roof Rack
Here is the rack I have been working on. Finally got it mounted. Still have to paint and clean up a few things.
Made this up from 1/2 inch tubing. Will add more build pics later
Made this up from 1/2 inch tubing. Will add more build pics later
02-08-2011, 04:20 PM
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It turned out looking taller than I thought it would, but for the money, I can always build another.
I have less than $20 in it.
I have less than $20 in it.
02-08-2011, 04:34 PM
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IMO it looks kinda flimsy . . how did you go about mounting it to the roof? and what do you plan on carrying in it? but props for building it yourself!
02-09-2011, 11:33 AM
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Here is my EMT Rack. I didn't want a super tall one and I used 3/4 conduit so it is a little more stiff. There is more info on it in my build thread.
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02-10-2011, 02:27 PM
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Dont really have plans to carry much of anything in it but it is stronger than you think.
I agree that 3/4" would have been better and I will probably build another at some point in time.
This was an expiriment to see if I could do it.
I didnt like the height at first but after having it on a few days it is growing on me.
New baby and snow has put the hold on getting it painted and finished. Hope to cure that this weekend.
I agree that 3/4" would have been better and I will probably build another at some point in time.
This was an expiriment to see if I could do it.
I didnt like the height at first but after having it on a few days it is growing on me.
New baby and snow has put the hold on getting it painted and finished. Hope to cure that this weekend.
02-12-2011, 01:12 AM
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I have a dumb question...what does EMT stand for again? It's not like the paramedic term i'm assuming..right? lol but, looks decent to me! 
02-12-2011, 06:41 AM
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02-12-2011, 08:31 PM
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Oh, conduit is what i've heard it called before lol I knew it was electrical something tubing haha but, I don't know if I want my rack circle or square tubing yet, cause they both have there pros and cons..
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