How to make an Auto Mechanic's Creeper // Woodworking | I Like To Make Stuff
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
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If you work on (or under) your car a lot, you know how much of a pain it is to roll under there. It's dirty, cramped and just not a great place to work. Auto mechanic's have long used a really low to the ground cart called a creeper to easily get under the car, do the work and get out.
I decided to make a simple creeper myself, but added a few features to it to make it even more useful! I added two adjustable lights near your head, a cushion for comfort and a simple tool tray to take the tools you'll need with you, when you go under the car.
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Definitely should have had Casper sponsor this video. They could have provided a little creeper sized mattress so it could double as an after lunch nap spot.
I think a Casper mattress would be bad for a creeper. Too comfy, you'll fall asleep while working.
Hovzlozki that's right especialy if you're workin inside a garage and turbochargin' your car
You'd have to make it water-tight. Wouldn't want oil getting absorbed into your bed.
Infant mattress. Firm, waterproof.
I really like this new way of explaining things face to face while you're in the middle of doing things!!!!
a magnetic strip in the tool holders for small parts and screws would be nice
Good idea!
If like me you're in the UK, Wilko do foot long kitchen knife holders for £2 - ideal for this purpose. I use them in my workshop for holding screw driver bits etc.
Very nice suggestion!
Saw others with strip lights and custom holes. Also saw there were side mount wheels that don't swivel but eliminate the cross pieces, one direction is usually all I do so that's OK.
Really useful! When I first saw the thumbnail, I thought you made it out of metal. I need to make one of these. I change the oil in our 2 cars as well.
Even though I don't intend to make anything you make, but it's so entertaining and fascinating the process you make it and the finish product. Really really love you work as always!
Thank you!!
I must be the worlds worst when it comes to working with wood so I've always avoided DIY like the plague, however after watching this I decided to give it a try. I kept looking back at the video as I attempted each stage of building the creeper and took my time as I went along. Wow ! I've actually done it exactly as shown minus the lights as I will add them at a later date. Its a solid structure that looks good and will last for years. Thanks Bob for helping me believe in my own ability.
A few notes, you did a real good job on this for starters! Some things I would change or add just from my on experience though. I've used a Snap-on creeper for many years now and the biggest problem I have are the small caster wheels. They are similar size to yours. Due to the small size, they get stuck on nearly everything. I use cat litter to absorb the various fluids that leak out of a car and even after a good sweep, my creeper will get stuck on mysterious bits of litter. So bigger casters should solve that.
Next is a head rest pad. Spend about an hour under they're trying to reach a stubborn bolt or hose on top of your transmission, frame, or any part higher up. Your neck will be pretty sore from holding your head up so long. Either just a small rectangle of foam added to the head piece OR get fancy and add a hinge about 1/3 the way down from where your head rests, and some way to lock it in different degree angles. Similar to the recliner chairs you see near pools. Other than those 2 bits, you have yourself a pretty nice creeper!
Wasn't going to watch b/c "Just plywood with wheels. Any idiot could slap that together." But then I thought, "well, Bob's surprised me before." Sure enough, some really good ideas. Turns out the foam + bandsaw thing is probably the most useful. I've got a spring-core cushion on my sofa that have turned "pokey--in-the-butty," but it's "L" shaped, so cutting some foam to replace it seemed - challenging - until now. Thanks, Bob!
Awesome, glad it was helpful! That stuff cuts SO well on a bandsaw!
You look way more cheerful in recent videos than you did in your older ones. It's cool
Thanks!
I love the new style you're using to explain things, the face-to-face style gives a more personal approach to the video than the voiceover
Excellent design with flash lights. I love it.
I made something similar with a pallet a few months ago to transport an engine/transmission assembly. The nuts and bolts attaching the casters to the pallet have a habit of backing out with enough use over rough terrain, so I'd recommend using spring-loaded washers to prevent this from happening.
Very slick design. The best feature is those lights.
This is great. I made my own set of front Wheel ramps out of wood but I had never thought to make a creeper before. I can't wait to try this build out.
Excellent, good luck!
This was a great video thanks. For me though a minor addition make & upholster 2 pieces of foam to fit. One to work as a pillow to hold your head up a bit & provide support. I find laying back with my head flat like that strains my neck as I am usually having to hold my head up just a bit to see better as I like to work over my chest in case I knock crud down instead of working directly over my face.
Hey Bob great project, made a similar one consider adding magnets for ratchet set pieces so they don't roll off or even any nuts or bolts. Great project as always.
Very nice, simple & effective. One thing I would add... Harbor Freight or Amazon has cheap magnetic strips for less than $5. Adding a magnetic strip in the area for your tools would allow you to put tools & hardware there and keep them in place when you're shifting around. Just a thought.
Josh Bibler dont forget screws, bolts and nuts either.
Great idea
Great idea. i am always strugling with the same issue. if the creeper is to high, i wont fit anymore. so having them on the side is a great idea.
I love that you talked more to the camera and explained what you were going to do before you did it! This is different than usual and makes the video much more interesting. It adds more of a human element to the video and makes it easier to follow. Love it!
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback!
Oh man this video is a game changer! This is exactly what I needed. A creeper is one of those things you know you need but never want to spend the money on.
Really like the extra add-on on this crreper !
Simple and practical. Nice!
I think you could take this and make this as crazy as you wanted to too. Magnetic trays, brighter built in LEDs, crazy finishes, w.e.
Nice one, Bob!
Bluetooth speakers, back massager, snack tray.. the possibilites are endless!
I Like To Make Stuff haha exactly!
Well done!
I got fed up with not having a creeper to but didn't have the time get so creative and just threw some casters on an old cushion from a discarded weight bench. It's not as sweet as yours but I plan to build something like yours when it falls apart on me. The only problem is, it's been several years of not falling apart yet, so, I may end up having an ultra sweet one and the one I have now as a spare. I also threw some wheels on a small (about 12" round) tray to be a mobile tool holder and it has held up unbelievably well to.
If you fold the corners then cut through all the layers, remove the waste, it's a perfect seem. Only works when you use spray glue like you did. Look up wall paper tips and tricks, lots of helpful info that applies to upholstery too. Great build!
Awesome, thanks for the tips!
My gearhead self is geeking out right now haha. Loving this!
The lights are a great feature! Nicely done Bob. And it could double as a street luge lol! - Jim
Version 2!
Looks good. Recognize that using larger wheels(but preserving low clearance) is a huge improvement. Little wheels will be braked by even small obstructions, such as sand, dried mud, and cracks in the concrete. Bigger. soft wheels might even roll over an electrical cord.
I guess I have no excuses now, since my old creeper broke I have been putting off some maintenance work on my truck. It looks like I'll be taking a page from your notebook and replace my broken creeper with a new custom creeper - THANKS BOB!
Excellent!
This is why I like your channel so much. I never have any clue what you're going to build next.
Excellent :) That's exactly what I want ! Thanks!
I love this channel. You make what you need and film it so we can have the know how to make other things with the same knowledge
Seriously cool build. Nice work. Small casters are sometimes a pain, not because of weight restrictions but because they are stopped by the tiniest of objects. Gravel, stray nuts or bolts, cracks in the concrete, even a dropped lock washer, all make small casters come to a halt. It's so frustrating getting stopped under a vehicle when you can't see what it is stopping you. Your creeper is awesome, nicely done!
Awesome build man, I would suggest make some type of wedge pillow for your head. You never really notice how often you pick your head up while on a creeper, and it starts to hurt your neck after a while. If you notice most high end creepers have an adjustable head rest for better support.
I must say, absolutely incredible! Made from mostly stuff you had around the workshop, nice job
Nice design and the hands free lights are a nice touch 👌
That's pretty cool. It gives me an idea to make my own creeper with bigger casters to use in my machine shed which has a dirt floor.
Simple and effective. The tool holder and lights will really come in handy!
You've inspired me to try more things instead of sticking with hot glue an foam is channel has really changed the way I look at building
+MBUILDS ERT awesome!!
That is just insane. Nice Work Bob!
I loved how you talked to the camera instead of a voice over throughout the entire video. I would love to see more of this:)
Bob, you're the man!
definitely a great project! can't wait to give this a go! awesome video Bob!
Bob is an awesome dad. If if i had a rather like him i won't never ask for stuff for toys rather have him build me something like the arcade, or any props on the 3D printer.
Awesome! I already have a creeper but you gave me some great ideas on how to PIMP MY CREEPER!! Thanx Bob!!!
Excellent!
Turned out great Bob! I like the size of it, usually creepers are smaller and your confined to it, this one looks like you can move around more to get where you need and be comfortable. Also great idea with tool storage and lights 👍🏼
I love the style of this vid how you talk to the camera mid project nice job😊👌🏻
Thanks!
Looks great and will be super handy
Hey bob hope movings going all good great vid as always
Thanks so much!
Morgan Silvertand He's now Bob at I like to move stuff.
Refuse Reuse hahahahha
ha ha brilliant!
I have a creeper already but I now know how to add some lights. Great idea!
Great video Bob, Looks like it is a very strong creeper, and I loved the accessories you added. All you need now is a cup and straw set up and you will never come up..
Awesome project! Makes it easy and straight forward! Thanks Bob!
Love the lighting
Great project and just what a home mechanic needs.
Cheers
That is a great idea.
Hey Bob just wanted to comment on the video. I really like the points where you talked directly to the camera during the build. The voice over works well but its just nice to pause for a min here and there to explain something. I hope what i said makes sense.
Thanks for the feedback Louis! I try to work it in where I can :)
Hey Bob, first time commenting on your site. I like how you put the tool storage on the sides, it makes great sense because I do just that lay down tools or forget to get the right tool. Love your channel and all the crazy stuff you make, keep up the great work
Thanks so much!
Great Video - thanks for the clear visual step by step and explanations behind your design. I want to make a creeper to use under my mobile home and your video gave me ideas on how to proceed. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!
I don't think I would have ever thought to build one of these. This was a great simple build and it has some cool features that my 20 year old cheap creeper doesn't have. I'll have to take a look at mine and see if I can retro fit some lights. Loved that feature. Maybe a way to hold tools as well. Thanks
The foam also cuts well with an electric kitchen knife...you know the kind you would use to carve a turkey. Saw that on Mythbusters once and have done it a few times since!
Awesome idea ,good for all of us diy's!!!
I finally picked up a trim router, should of done that awhile ago. Trying use my full size routers on little pieces was comical/dangerous. The creeper turned out great, high five!!
This video was so fun to watch! Great project Bob!
I swear Webster's dictionary has a picture of you next to the word utilitarian! Awesome Idea!!
It doesn't. Just checked.
JMG_99 Are you sure? I heard they just added a few pictures to their dictionary, like Bob's next to "utilitarian", or yours next to "whoosh".
GhastlyDerp he has no beard in it so y'all might not recognize him!!
GOD BLESS YOU MAN ... You are a lifesaver
Bob! you have no idea how long i've been looking for this type of video! Thank you very much! I'll be doing this asap to work on my landcruiser as well!
Nice! Hope it was helpful!
One word...WOW A +
I like it. Word of caution, if you have long hair like I do, when it gets caught in the wheels it's painful. The wheels being spaced further out to the sides would help that. Alway braid hair before using. But I would also extend the frame at the head out 6". This should stop hair from hanging over the top and getting wheeled over 🤕
simple, useful, and awesome. Typical Bob!
i love this project. the lights are brilliant!
Definitely going to make one. Nice workshop bro.
You channel is really awesome I get excited every time you post a video keep up the hard work you're the man
Thanks so much!
so good Bob!!! hope everything is ok. Hugs from Argentina!
Thanks so much!
I love the fact that you talked a lot more to the camera in this!
Thanks!
I love your style of the video at the start where you are actually talking to us instead of talk overs probably more work but its cool anyway !! P.s Keep up the amazing work always improving.
This is great. Will be building one of these.
beautiful job. thanks for posting this
Looks good, I was thinking about getting a creeper that could handle less smooth ground, like a dirt floor barn or gravel driveway, those tend to be quite expensive. It would be easy to use larger casters on this for something "off road" use.
I like these old videos Bob!
Great DIY creeper! I love the accessories you added, much more functional than the traditional store bought ones. Nicely done. 🤓👍
What an awesome project. That was fun to watch.
[driving down to Harbor Freight to pick up a $20 creeper]
Sweet build. And nice Land Cruiser!!
Bob your videos just keep getting better! I love this channel!
Thanks Wesley!
Good project! Like the customized pieces and that you have room for changes.
Well done Bob!!
Really, really nice!
it's my birthday and your videos are so amazing they make my day, I'm just happy your making cool vidoes
I'd add a scrap of steel to each of the upper caster outriggers to attach those cheap magnetic led flood lights, but otherwise I think you hit it pretty spot-on.
Nice one, Bob. Great idea.
Thanks for this great idea
This was incredible. I love everything you make.
Jeepers creepers BOB. That's a keeper.
Holy man I watched your videos 2 years ago and its impressive to see how much subs you received in these 2 years. Keep up the good work man!
good build liked the way this was filmed seemed a littke more personal. great video!
Damn Bob, packing, moving and preperred tons of videos to make the above happen without us feeling left behind. That's really impressive and cool! I'll hope there will be a video of the sun going up and down, stating you have a day off!
Hahah! no video like that planned anytime soon. Too much to do :)
As always - excellent video and an excellent project. Very clearly described! I already have a creeper, but will be adding the tool trays and lighting ideas that you came up with ASAP! Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks! I hope it was helpful!
Nice Build Bob! Love the intro, just some legs hanging out from under the landcruiser "Hi I'm Bob!"
Just remember to sweep the concrete or those casters will hang up on small debris.
Bob, let me know if you need someone to come by and take some of that scrap wood off your hands...haha. Cool project, especially with the addition of the lights.
:) Thanks Vernon!
That's great. I'm certainly no carpenter but I think that even I can build this. Thanks!
Great and useful project, Bob. I just might have to make one!
This is one of my favorite projects of yours! It's something that everyone can use and its fairly simple to make! Awesome video!
I really enjoyed your edit on this video.