Blake Builds A DIY Mountain Bike Work Stand

[@gmbn]

What is there left for Blake to make?

[@norfolkmtb1367]

Global Mountain Bike Network maybe a rack for when you are travelling with your bike inside a vehicle?

[@natrist5331]

A wooden bike

[@M3PH11]

A wall mount for bike storage

[@elvis929]

huge, like 3-4 meters drop in ramp. ty :)

[@ozan3076]

Gallows

[@Secretarian]

I'm tired of working on my MTB while it sits on the ground. I have some odds and ends of wood that I'm going to use to build this stand. I have everything I need for the build including some spray paint cans and screws. This will be a zero cost build for me apart from the labour. Thanks so much !

[@harold9421]

I love his intro. "Welcome back you beautiful people". Always put a smile on my face when he says that.

[@TheJahnmichael]

Reminds me of my old supervisor. Such a nice dude

[@boowiebear]

Great video, I decided to adapt the instructions and measurements for the yanks. I added a few bits here and there. I will be building this week. • Materials ○ 2 - 2x4 ○ 2 ft by 4ft 3/4 or .75 Plywood • Note ○ Pilot holes for all screws ○ Add wood glue to all joints 1. Cut 2x4 - 6.5 feet 2. Cut angle on board, 10-15 degrees 3. Cut 2x4 - 2x - 3 feet length - (2 pieces) 4. Cut 2x4 45 degrees on end of 3 foot section 5. Mark rectangle on opposite end of 3 foot section of 45 degree cut, 4 inch length, .75 depth, cut angle from corner to corner 6. Cut 2x4 - 24 inch for cross brace of feet 7. Cut 45 degree angles on both ends of cross brace 8. Make A frame out of legs and cross brace, put 2X4 scrap in between top ends to ensure proper space for upright 9. Attach brace to upright about a foot from bottom 10. Brace upright to base with 2x4 with both ends cut at 45 degrees, 18-24 inches up from base connection 11. Add 2x4 piece under vertical brace and secure with screws 12. Cut .75 plywood - 7.75 inches x 24 inches (2 pieces) 13. Measure 5 in x 15 in on plywood and cut angle for streamlined front profile 14. Attach plywood parallel from upright with 12 inches in front, use level to ensure proper fit 15. Cut top end of 2x4 upright so it is flush with plywood boards 16. Brace space in between 2 parallel plywood boards with 4 inch 2x4 piece 4.5 inches from end 17. Ensure brace is flush with flat top and angled bottom of plywood pieces 18. Optional Shelf or top cover a. Top Cover i. Measure from plywood brace to back of plywood pieces, will be roughly 21-22 inches ii. Width should be 3 inches depending on your ply iii. Cut rectangle piece and attach with 6-8 screws b. Wing Shelf i. Measure from plywood brace to back of plywood pieces, will be roughly 21-22 inches ii. Measure from plywood brace to tip of upright iii. Mark 5 inches on both sides of plywood and draw diagonal line iv. Cut wing shaped piece and attach to top stand with 8-10 screws v. Add offcuts to side and back and attach with screws 19. Lightly sand with 150 grit paper or block 20. Vacuum or blow off dust and wipe with microfiber or tack cloth to remove dust 21. Paint or seal 22. Add rubber feet to bottom to prevent slippage and water damage

[@shamsta21]

Use a an old inner tube for the rubber feet part

[@shamsta21]

And do I *have* to paint or seal if I have treated wood?

[@avgravy]

thanks for this. as an American i was shaking in my boots with the metric measurements haha

[@Hockey9987669]

Doing gods work

[@markl3164]

Great video! One small suggestion that some people may find useful is to cut up an old inner tube and tape it to the plywood where the seat and post rest to protect them, and perhaps also grip more securely.

[@jamiehay1027]

Blake is a great presenter.😄👍

[@harveyhollandsworth8527]

10,000 Subscribers With No Videos Challenge ayye i see you watch seth’s bike hacks and GMBN

[@Max-pt4tx]

Blake’s not only good at jumping on his bike. He makes the ground a trampoline

[@_owen]

lol

[@marldayniellesilvestre3372]

Blake's bein a flexible man: a hard shredder, a baker and now a good carpenter! Love it GMBN💖

[@norfolkmtb1367]

Good idea. I like these episodes when Blake makes something. Keep it up 🤘🏻

[@paulgendron8416]

I've seen a lot of bike repair stands and by far this is the best one. All the others the upright will prevent the pedals from spinning. Not this one. I will definitely build this. Thanks for posting this.

[@Mio_Azusa]

I would recommend using wood glue for added structural strength . Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@summerbiely3024]

I would recommend using old inner tubes to pad the slot where put your seatpost.

[@shamsta21]

THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT IDEA!

[@recelehberger1603]

I just built this, super sick. I just bought my first hardtail off Facebook, I'm planning to build it up. I spent all my cash on the bike and didn't have any left for a decent stand. This fills that need, and I did it for a fraction of the cost. Mine came out a little tippy, but since it's just going to be living in the garage I anchored it to the wall so it won't fall. It looks sick, my friends are stoked about it

[@ClassicalKev]

I just made one following this video!!! saved me 100+ bucks from buying a park tool stand. A local construction site gave me all the wood i needed. Did not paint it however or make the top base for it. I got to install a new derailleur, wheels...etc. Got a frame up and running that day! How convenient!

[@gmbn]

Nice work!

[@DanielsMTB]

I used two 2x4s and a couple of scrap wood pieces to make my stand using Blake’s template. Took about two hours to build on a rainy day when I couldn’t ride anyway. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@justtimbass]

Blake's DIY's are the best !!

[@MilatovichFamily]

I really love Blake with his intro "welcome back you beautiful people"! Even if I have a bad day I hear that and puts smile and tears on my face. No idea how can somneone dislike such a positive energetic video. Just because Seth and others did this before, Blake just makes it even more stylish and practical. And I love his videos. Cheers Blake, my younger brother I always wished I had(I'm 36). :)

[@dago_0730]

True. This guy always sounds positive and down to earth.

[@bard1746]

Professional carpenter here, wtf is a centimeter?! HAH! Great video I love mtn biking and I love woodworking! Going to make one of these ASAP!

[@ReaganPatriot]

very cool!!... I will add rubber padding for the saddle holder!

[@shamsta21]

Use an old inner tube!

[@antoniolandi2674]

Every mountain biker should subscribe to this channel. Im italian, and i love this channel.

[@mentho101]

Chill m8 Iam indonesian and I love this channel so much

[@JogBird]

thank you for using metric

[@w1923]

That’s what drove me crazy. Sorry I’m from the states. Very cool video tho

[@olivert.7192]

Blake is actually a really good handy man. Very cool

[@olroymtbetc.6117]

I've been thinking about building a wooden bike stand for years. This design seems stable, functional, and durable. And is aesthetically pleasing to boot! Yes, I will be building a version of this today. Now, if we could get Blake to build a portable version of this, one that folds up, to dial in bikes in the parking lot before the ride(s)!!!👍

[@olavhouge1677]

How did it turn out, happy abbout it?

[@olroymtbetc.6117]

@@olavhouge1677 actually turned out ok. Use it at home, bought a portable stand off Amazon for use when I'm doing repairs in a parking lot.

[@olavhouge1677]

@@olroymtbetc.6117 Have you seen bike stands that hold the bike in place via the pedal using pvc? Seems nice altrough the bike is very close too the ground. Thanks for the reply :)

[@olroymtbetc.6117]

@@olavhouge1677 hey man! No problem. I have seen the PVC style crank arm holder. My opinion is that it's limited in its use. Unable to remove wheels, can't adjust drive train, etc. Good for cleaning, and maintenance not requiring wheel movement or removal.

[@valterszilberts3691]

Hey, I want also to build one for myself but I'm concerned that it won't be as stable as I want it to be. Does it wiggle around for example while cleaning your drive train for a full sus bike?

[@TomJeffery1]

Blake is my favourite presenter he is just funny, good at riding, and just an all round great KZbinr

[@TheMelchoir]

OMFG!!! That's so brilliant Blake! You Save Me. Thx.

[@andyginther8562]

Nice job Blake! You’re a stand up guy.

[@5492sparky]

Quality. I have a few DIY jobs that need doing at home. Is Blake for hire?

[@kwmtb9320]

Yeah £50 an hour lol😂😂😂

[@mathewnunley8433]

At that point, it wouldn't be called DIY, would it? ;)

[@chrissbanzai]

Its funny, how easy and HQ that result product is! 💪👍

[@salsa29erlove]

Very safety oriented for a guy who shreds like a mad man on A bike

[@Crevtout98]

Building mine today, thanks for the help :-).

[@mattford4736]

I am building this, thanks for the help. Also, first 2 plywood cuts should be 200mm x 610mm or 20cm x 61cm.

[@iamdjsluggo]

Alright. First I thought, ‘wooden bike stand. Sounds like rubbish’ THEN about half way in I was like, ‘it’s Saturday, I’m building a wooden bike stand’! Props to brother! That is functional AND a bit artsy! SUBBED!

[@SheGotHelicopters]

some sick jumps in the first bit. great looking build btw. thanks very much!

[@fraforgt-350r2]

Love this video, just made my stand and it’s perfect - can always rely on GMBN for anything mtb related. Quick word of advice though, if your going to cut the main long piece of timber to 2 metres you will need another piece of timber as the legs are also 1m each so you are left with only 2x 40cm pieces and you need a 60cm piece for extra bracing. So, In summary if you are going to follow exactly how Blake does it you will need another 60cm piece of timber for the bracing. But you don’t actually need it if you cut the main long piece of timber to 180cm leaving you a 60 cm off cut and I cut the top off of it anyway to make it flush

[@shamsta21]

Yh I cut it to 160 cm and I still didn't have any spare off cuts left The thing is the shelf is the at the top Which too high I'm gonna put it like midway So my bike is high up also I just did it today And it tipped over forwards So going to.uncscrew and.move.the top.nose back

[@timnevan]

Brilliant job Blake! You've given me a nice winter project.

[@berkayt5319]

Blake is just perfect.

[@RicklePick.]

Wow it turned out so awesome man!!

[@805_6HUNNIT]

Great vid! I’ve been wanting a stand for forever but of course didn’t wanna drop over a hundred dollars on one. I built the mini kicker and love it, now I have my project for the day...thank you!

[@driifuz]

I made this today, less the shelf. All in about £10. It works very well at holding my e-bike. If you're planning to make this have a think first about where you plan to store it when not in use. I didn't and am now looking at this thing in my small yard and wishing I had gone to the pub instead.

[@warrencroyle5944]

Love the enthusiasm!!

[@danceswithtraffic8147]

As a woodworker in my past, I'd suggest using PVA glue (or cascamite) as well as the screw joints that you don't want to unscrew in the future, this will make the basic buttjoints MUCH stronger.. Oh, and pilot hole your screw holes to stop splitting :-)

[@jackwilkie5594]

Good stuff, Blake. Might have to try building this one!

[@ChromeStrand]

What a nice workstand/medival torture device!

[@jinxmather]

Blake, get some weed killer down on the patio man! Love blakes joinery skills. Love the show

[@justintilao4535]

Blake is my fav guy in gmbn

[@nigeljohnson8022]

another quality build Blake. Cheers dude

[@jxc-biking2365]

Nice I would make one but I got one for Christmas!!

[@mtbway4302]

I really appreciate you guys using metric..I'm from the US..lol

[@Irogee]

Metric is just way easier

[@flemming_j_]

MTBWay Well, get with the rest Of the World then 😉👍🏻

[@th_js]

Metric is way better

[@frdm5774]

Going to build this today. Thanks!.

[@armyguy91357]

You didn't show the bike close up on stand after building!!

[@seanpatrick8936]

Thanks for this!! Cheers from Whistler 🤙🏻

[@gmbn]

No problem 👍

[@andrewfrancisjames]

Hey I made this today, wood from local building site offcuts. Nice video! Cheers from Melbourne Australia

[@Charlie_Prinz]

I dare say Blake is a wild man.

[@otoiumihaitiberiu4045]

Really nice work man, I'm going to build something similar for me !

[@spencerwhitaker2477]

Excellent vid, I have now got the wood together after 10 minutes at work😁 I just wonder if there is a DIY way to clamp it securely?

[@shamsta21]

Use like thread rod or something and use the flex of the plywood

[@Flyers2929]

Definitely looks fun!

[@CandidZulu]

Skipped through this, very impressed though, nice design!

[@tombil77]

Nice! I'd use the flex of the ply and put a threaded rod between them, and skip the stabilising part (just bolt the "wing" to one of holders). Then you can tighten the ply around the seat post and get the bike more stable.

[@shamsta21]

Cool idea but I can't be assed

[@BigBoyGiraffeGraff]

Not sure if this was ever a video idea but should be a safety/ tips and tricks for staying safe on a ride from wild life and that can be any kind

[@leviharvey8999]

Thanks for the video I might just copy your design!

[@vinceking7878]

Very neat. I may do this, I improved the holding system however

[@shamsta21]

How?

[@Pektus]

nice DIY hope to see more amazing diy vidoes like this.

[@dasanoneia4730]

Blake you the man!

[@einjeb]

I Love this.. Build... I'd make one soon...

[@jacobcasey6154]

Should of painted it blue so it blends in with the park tool stuff and people think you paid hundreds for it

[@ahsanhabeeb7275]

Really, outstanding !

[@igormijic]

What about a diy benchtop for tools and working on

[@Dewoy1]

Nice! I bought myself a montage stand, but i m not happy with it. Falls apart when carring it, too few space for tools, and my bike slowly rotates on its own. Never build anything with wood. But i might give it a go now.

[@tanwilson1343]

Thank you.

[@probablytheamaziiingtim2915]

I love how you keep jumping

[@adammtber5199]

Great video. I was able to make a stand for $10. I always have scrap plywood and already had the screws.

[@louisegleadell6120]

So cool really helpful I just built 1 😀

[@gmbn]

Nice work!

[@zacjohnson452]

Can you use a work stand as a wash stand also? Because I don’t have the budget for both.

[@jamescarter26]

Blake bike hack strike again , i love the idea of the stand

[@TheDolinajec]

Great job, should i be worried about my telescopic seat? Its ok if hang like that? Bike: giant reign 2 Thank for answer :)

[@foz_mtb5993]

Another classic Blake how2 vid boom 👌👌

[@nclsv]

Is this strong enough for a 55pound bike?

[@josereneducharme142]

Sounds like it's a nice day for sailing.

[@chinno321]

Is it good for 6"1' to 6"2'?

[@rambotrees1652]

That sandwich he made that one time looked slamming.Makes me hungry every time.

[@max_altitude_]

You should include freedom units, as well.

[@EffeArpakorn]

Blake is a carpenter

[@haronbaronian]

Hi Blake. I've been hesitant to purchase something that will simply fall apart on me. I have just made something very similar to this. Thanks heaps for making this vid man!!

[@gmbn]

Cheers for watching Alex!

[@addisonsj]

Will this structure hold a 22kg e-mountain bike?

[@M3PH11]

Great video. I would make one but I already have an X-Tools stand

[@vmmv1308]

How do I fold it for storage?

[@MADSTEVE_]

you haven't show how the bike stand on it

[@Pienimusta]

You're a Wizard Blake

[@osprey86]

What model of Ryobi Circular Saw did Blake use?

[@jasonmilsom]

super nice super tidy

[@better.better]

there's a triangle shaped device here in the USA called a "Speed Square" and it has all the marks for common framing cuts, angles, and widths... there's probably a version of it for Europe, if I had to guess. ditch that right angle your using, and get one

[@fildag260]

Blake the engineer

[@mtbboy1993]

I need Park Tool's 100-3d Clamp, I need all the angle adjustment it allows, and the clamping is allows, and ease of use, I can clamp the frame alone, just the fork, for cutting steerer, or service. or full rebuild & service of bike, or do awkward brake maintenance jobs, or easily look for cracks or damage, by flipping the bike to extreme angles, like for example bearing swap, and pressing bearings in. this wooden thing doesn't allow me to do that, also height adjustment is useful. but I would not mind a DIY tool tray for repair stand, the Park Tool metal tool tray is not super great but ok for small screws and having degreaser and some lubes there. custom is definitely much better, if you can make it.

[@mtbboy1993]

@Southpaw of course it does not.

[@alanvandenberg334]

i like these recent diy videos that have been posted its really inspiring and neat keep it up =)

[@beeblebug]

Could Blake make a foldable work stand. I've got plenty of wood and tools. But no space in my workshop or garden to put this work stand :(

[@poormansmtb5204]

That's handy I want to make one one

[@fritzleonidas6862]

can you use nails instead of screws?

[@Ck45563]

Great construction!! I have a pretty heavy mountain bike (18 kg) and I am interested in building this particular stand but I don't know if it is stable enough for such a heavy bike...What do you think?

[@antonpeterson1245]

Love the way Blake puts his own spin on essentially a Seth Bike Hack video. Are there going to be any collab videos with Seth this year?

[@kaydenlines1428]

Nice Blake