Suggestions: Slip a piece of inner tube over the pipe to prevent scratching. This is more important if you hang the bike by the frame than if you use the seat. (I suppose you could use the skin from the snake but I'd recommend using the inner tube.) Also, consider using composite decking when the wood decking gets too many splinters. Pressure-treated southern yellow pine is really lousy decking. Composite lumber is more expensive but worth every penny.
Unbelievable that the UCI Redbull World Cup got 40k views in a week...you built a 2x4 bike wash and got 370k! You may have created the best job on planet earth...
Nice work Seth! I busted my ass slipping on some wet wood, and the combo of soap will make it even worse. I’d recommend some strips of grip tape on the wood so you don’t slip, especially if you’re barefoot!
Me as carpenter , I think this is brilliant and pretty good way of completing the task just by yourself. My only worry is that your platform may sink into the ground because of water and soft dirt
I was thinking the same thing, he made a great project. Holes a little deeper, level it, then a small amount of dirt so the bottoms of the lumber are out of the concrete so water in the wood can drain through, then concrete to fill the rest of the hole. I also like other's suggestion of course gravel under the platform to reduce run off erosion.
Seth, not sure if anyone has already suggested it, but it would be well worth it as well to put some stone crush under the platform to prevent mud build up and corrosion developing underneath. It will also help improve the drainage of the water.
Nice build Seth! One thing I would advise for future projects is the use of concrete around the posts you bury. Reason being is Termites and wood having the tendency to rot when buried. A bag of pre mixed Quick Crete is only a few extra dollars and makes a huge difference to the longevity of what you build. You might have thought of this and didn't want something so permanent, which is totally fine. You can also buy a coating for the ends of the posts you bury to keep them from decaying, too. PS: Stain or finish on the wood might not be a bad idea either. :D
He did say he was going to sell the house though. Maybe that is why he did not do that. Much easier to dig up a bit of wood than getting concreate out of the ground if the new owner does not like it.
Dude, I'm so loving your videos. Glad I stumbled across your channel. Just got me a new MTB after a 25 year hiatus from riding (now 46). Wish me luck haha! :)
Same! I stumbled across his channel a couple months ago and literally wanted 90% of his videos in a week. Got back out there and I've just bought myself a brand new purpose-built bike!
You did one mistake: you did not varnished the wodden planks, so in the long term they will start to rot. But pretty good idea with the "washstation" and i love the squirrel-thing😂
That set up is definitely sweet. Your carpentry work looks good and you can ask 5 carpenter's to each build a box of the same dimensions and they'll each do it a little different. Only thing I noticed that may give you trouble down the road is the posts in the ground combined with excessive water use and being a natural run off for your yard. You may end up wanting to put concrete deck footings to get those posts off the ground just to prevent premature rot and sink. But what a f#$king fantastic job 💪
'design' Idk who harry is but I'm sure anyone with a need to wash their bikes often would come up with something similar to this, it's just a platform with a post lol not exactly a patented scientific discovery... or plagiarism ...
@MTB Plan B I can also vouch for mineral oil, Weldtite Dirtwash drive train cleaner, Dot 5.1 brake fluid and the hydraulic fluid the rockshox reverb dropper post uses. My parents where so pleased on each of the occasions I stopped by on my way home from the trails to borrow the hose pipe and proceeded to clean, maintain and properly fertilise their pristine, professionally cared for lawn with these amazing lawn enhancement products.
Hi Seth, I made a similar design of your bike wash stand. I used old pallets that i had laying around. Luckily the pallet already had a platform like yours which makes it really easy. I then just made the bike post to hang the bike onto. This stand for me is multi purpose because it can be used for washing my bikes as well as a repair stand. which doesn’t cost anything in terms of materials.
That's not true. Yes, they can bite, but it will only be a scratch (I've been bitten myself when picking one up). You only need to wash it off at most. And they also don't have fangs, but they do have small teeth.
I bought my first mtb! I'm ready to hit the mountains!!! i got a trek bike for 500 its not the best but once i progress ill buy a better bike i currently weight 180 and trying to lose 30 pound SETHS BIKE HACKS INSPIRED ME 👍
Nice job! That is a super deluxe wash station. I sunk a post in my back yard the week I bought my house, 18 years ago for this very task. Installed a heavy duty hook, and it was off to the races. Over the years I've washed tons of bikes, golf clubs and garden tools with this wash station. One of the best ideas I've had. On the back side, opposite the bike hook, is the can smasher.
I washed my bike with dish soap, and I put some in a smaller shampoo bottle for easier access. The next week, my mom put that bottle in my bathroom, not knowing it was for the bike, so I ended up taking a bath in the same soap as my bike, and I didn't realize that until it was too late 😂😂
You know when the bassoon music comes out, Seth is about to get into some mischief. Edit: Just finished the video. I would suggest adding a removable band around the soap dispenser. I could totally see accidentally bonking it with a bike while loading and having to chase that thing down the hill.
I've always loved this idea! I would probably upgrade it with composite decking, anti-slip treading, and a piece of PVC over the pipe to prevent scratching the bike. If you wanted to get really fancy, add a weatherproof box to hold a chain-cleaning tool and degreaser.
This looks great, so simple too. I've always just used my bike stand (cheap $45 one) outside and hang my bike on it while I wash it. Same thing but of course yours is way nicer and more convenient.
Very nice. I'm thinking of doing one of my own. Some thoughts I have had: 1. I often clean the bike with both wheels off, and as such a couple of hooks or something to hold the wheels up and out of the way would be good. 2. Wall stand clamp to keep the bike from moving around. 3. Grip tape on platform. It will also show oil etc less. 4. Hot water supply. It's not a huge chore to fill the bucket inside, but when my situation ain't improving I'm tryin to murder everything movin', feel me? Cheers.
squirrelparty is one of the best things ive ever seen. id sit at my window and watch them all day cracking up the whole time might wanna wrap some old innertube around the pipe where you hang the bike from to avoid some scratches in the future
We are being SPOILED with berm creek videos and I love it !! These are my favorite. Thanks so much for such creative, entertaining, and original content. Amazing work as always !!
Love the wash station. Gatta build one some day. For now i wash it on blue stone pebbles that i already have near my hose agaist my house. Its hard to make the bike stand up but at least the water can drain and the tires are left without mud before i bring it into my apartment. Nice vid ! A+
Always sweet watching your vids, so naturally edited. If i have a land like that, I'd grow wild berries, fruit trees and veggies to make it into a perfect trail food forest. Just imagining riding your perfect trail on your backyard with all the natural foods around - thats sweet
I built one of these out in the front yard, we have a hillside house secluded in the Santa Cruz Mountains so it doesn't look tacky. Actually came out really nice, and functional. Nice job, Seth.
Pro tip: Use Concrete Pier Blocks with metal brackets instead of 4"x4" into the ground. If you have an uneven surface you can make a level surface with the pier blocks and cut different length 4x4 posts on top of the blocks using some twine and a level. Then build/frame the deck around those posts. It's a lot more simple. I did this when building a 10' x 12' x 12' shed. Came out perfectly square. I'd still use pier blocks on a level surface just to keep the wood out of and off of the ground for a bike washing station. Save a ton of time, hassle, and future maintenance and use pier blocks. They're cheap. If you're not using pier blocks at least used pressure treated wood to prevent rot. An untreated post in wet dirt like that won't last long.
Or drill a hole through the 4x4 to slide in the pipe, add another cap on the backside and it can't slide back out. Probably cheaper to buy the extra cap and 1" hole bit, than it is to buy those flanges.
Exterior wood screws have a shear strength of around 300 pounds, EACH. Their combined shear strength is more than enough to hold that deck, a carbon bike, and about 6 full grown men. However, if you’re an overachiever like myself, then yes, notching the posts is fancy and fine as well.
Seth I met you Breifly in VKBike park , Nice that you are doing awsome videos, very clear , didactic, with sense of humor, I am goint to instal that squirrel powered energy system in my house maybe I can charge my phone if the squirrel is stubborn enough. After Trying a lot of methods the one that works best for me is, Starts with mixing water with bike wash on a 2 gallon garden pump sprayer to apply the soapy water, then scrub, then hose, then use a Computer duster like the "X Power A-2" for to get the water out of those hiden spots.
About the construction of the deck: it looks like the deck screws used to fasten the rim joists to the posts are carrying the entire load. That's pretty iffy. Probably not dangerous because it's barely off the ground, but deck screws are made for fastening, not carrying weight. Ideally, you want to fasten the joists ON TOP of the posts, so the posts carry the load. You don't have disassemble the thing, but you might want to drive a bunch of galvanized 10d nails through your rim joists into the posts for more longevity and stability. Otherwise, very clever!
For someone that's not that familiar with construction, you did a great job on your wash station... The only other thing I would do, is to add drain rock under the station to prevent erosion, but that all depends on how much use it actually gets. One other thing... for a good quality cleaner that is non toxic but highly effective... Simple Green. But make sure you don't get the marine grade Simple Green. It will eat up aluminum parts. But good old fashioned regular Simple Green, avaliable at the big box stores like Costco or Sam's, in the 1 gallon 2 packs, for cheap, it will take off most dirt, clay, and degrease with a simple spray on, let sit a minute or so, then hose off. Sometimes you'll find a brush useful, but most of the time not. Then rinse it good, and hit it with a leaf blower to dry it. You don't even get water spots, unless you're hose water is extremely mineralized. I learned about this stuff back in my biker days. Motorcycle biker that is. Washing a motorcycle, with all the nooks and crannies and chrome, can be a real PITA. But an old Hells Angels biker showed me this trick. Now me and my buddies use it for our MTB's and Fat Bikes and it works great and is so much cheaper than "bike wash" soap. Love the channel and this backyard track build! Keep up the good work!! Bob
I love this idea and when the heat here in Arizona backs off...I'm going to attempt my own bike wash station. I think I will try using a couple of pallets to make the job easier when i'm ready. Thanks!
Little tips although you do have spaces for drainage you should have put the deck on a little angle so all the water sitting on top of the planks runs down onto the ground, This will help if the wood bows. Second put something over the bar so it doesn't scratch anything. Third the wood you bought and used won't last because of the water/moisture either buy better lumber or buy a can of wood sealant .
When cutting with a hand saw you should run your index finger along the groove on the handle. It helps to keep the saw straight and stops it from flexing and bending.
Not sure if someone else mentioned it but a water level is cheap and a much better way to level stuff like this. You can even make your own with a bucket, food color and plastic tubing. A chainsaw or reciprocating saw with a long blade will cut those 4x4 for you. It would be better to put the 4x4 in first and then make the platform around their measurements. If you want ti do this, watch some videos on making a deck then just scale it down. Chalk lines and a circular saw for the edges as an example. I would strap the soap thing to the stand.
This inspired me to make my own its so much easier to was my bike before I would have to flip it upside down and it would mess up my grips and seet thanks for the great idea
“I’ll need to do a bit of landscaping” *chucks Branch into the distance*
lol
Suggestions: Slip a piece of inner tube over the pipe to prevent scratching. This is more important if you hang the bike by the frame than if you use the seat. (I suppose you could use the skin from the snake but I'd recommend using the inner tube.) Also, consider using composite decking when the wood decking gets too many splinters. Pressure-treated southern yellow pine is really lousy decking. Composite lumber is more expensive but worth every penny.
great minds think alike just posted the same thing then looked down and ah ummm thats awkward
maybe a layer or two of extra durable varnish will protect the wood from splintering and rotting from the water
I used foam pipe insulation on my hanger so the bike doesn’t slide or the seat doesn’t get damaged
bike hack for life but I don't even have a bike and I have still watched all of his vids
I wrote a similar comment before you. Just saying.
You could put an inner tube on the holding hook so it doesn't harm the bike. Just saying.
Even better, get a bike work stand clamp and mount it to the post.
Luke W Yeah, did not think of that. Good suggestion
Real Freakin' Racing ! Invalid Human
Wth ?
Unbelievable that the UCI Redbull World Cup got 40k views in a week...you built a 2x4 bike wash and got 370k!
You may have created the best job on planet earth...
That thing came out GREAT!!
Yeah
@@jacejontz2335 YEAH
Yeah it did
@@noahhofslundsengen4952 YEAH!
@Koa Bryant what’s this have to do with mountain biking?
Nice work Seth! I busted my ass slipping on some wet wood, and the combo of soap will make it even worse. I’d recommend some strips of grip tape on the wood so you don’t slip, especially if you’re barefoot!
I love the burm Creek videos, they're so entertaining, especially for someone who doesn't have to room to do this
*Berm*
they're
Benjamin H or friends to talk to
Benjamin H never mind the room I don't have a bike end of 😂
Or when you have room but your mom wont let you build anything
I'm so jealous of Berm Creek. You have the perfect backyard for trails!
6:27 “you ready buddy?” 😂😂😂
Rip drama you will be missed
You’re a great person
Me as carpenter , I think this is brilliant and pretty good way of completing the task just by yourself. My only worry is that your platform may sink into the ground because of water and soft dirt
Miron Klescik yeah, would have been a good investment to get some concrete footers.
I was thinking the same thing, he made a great project. Holes a little deeper, level it, then a small amount of dirt so the bottoms of the lumber are out of the concrete so water in the wood can drain through, then concrete to fill the rest of the hole. I also like other's suggestion of course gravel under the platform to reduce run off erosion.
Soo uhh when can we get a live feed from the spinny thing for squirrels?
MrPijus123 ikr
How long do you think minute
Hour or 10 hours
Live all the time
And you project the live video in your home leaving room, as an art project.
@@seenwyan3864 live
Seth, not sure if anyone has already suggested it, but it would be well worth it as well to put some stone crush under the platform to prevent mud build up and corrosion developing underneath. It will also help improve the drainage of the water.
Same idea! , throw some gravel to avoid erosion and something for solids to break down on.
corrosion??
I can imagine after a lot of use the mud becomes bog like and the platform begins to tilt. Don't want it sinking now do we!!
6:22 *pumped up kicks music starts playing*
Dog: oh no
Seth: oh yeah
Dog: *CRAP*
You mean drama?
Seth ready buddy
That song is a school shooting song
@@calebbell6334 that's the point of the joke
Official TuBolBol I got the 🍗
Duuuude! That squirrel pendulum had me laughing hard. That’s hilarious.
Nice build Seth! One thing I would advise for future projects is the use of concrete around the posts you bury. Reason being is Termites and wood having the tendency to rot when buried. A bag of pre mixed Quick Crete is only a few extra dollars and makes a huge difference to the longevity of what you build. You might have thought of this and didn't want something so permanent, which is totally fine. You can also buy a coating for the ends of the posts you bury to keep them from decaying, too.
PS: Stain or finish on the wood might not be a bad idea either. :D
He did say he was going to sell the house though. Maybe that is why he did not do that. Much easier to dig up a bit of wood than getting concreate out of the ground if the new owner does not like it.
Quinn VanCanneyt yo how long this take u
@@notirishrider7953 true
I was thinking about black mold on the bottom of the wood from being soaked.
One other possible idea would be to use pressure treated lumber. For a little extra, you can gain many years on the lifespan of the lumber
This is why you are the best MTB you tuber. YOU PUT SO MUCH WORK INTO YOUR VIDEOS
The squirrel hack was so original 🤙
Are you being sarcastic?
( 1:25 [sneeze] ) bless you 😂
XTENKEINEIN Lofi i said this one fking year ago and have 1 like and you commented 3 months ago and got 37 likes🤬
@XTENKEINEIN Lofi i said the same thing Lola!
XTENKEINEIN Lofi I thought I was the only one that said that😂
i said the SAME THING
Corona time
Dude, I'm so loving your videos. Glad I stumbled across your channel. Just got me a new MTB after a 25 year hiatus from riding (now 46). Wish me luck haha! :)
Same! I stumbled across his channel a couple months ago and literally wanted 90% of his videos in a week. Got back out there and I've just bought myself a brand new purpose-built bike!
Such original ideas! They are so useful!
You did one mistake: you did not varnished the wodden planks, so in the long term they will start to rot.
But pretty good idea with the "washstation" and i love the squirrel-thing😂
The lumber he used is pressure treated. It is made for ground contact use.
That set up is definitely sweet. Your carpentry work looks good and you can ask 5 carpenter's to each build a box of the same dimensions and they'll each do it a little different. Only thing I noticed that may give you trouble down the road is the posts in the ground combined with excessive water use and being a natural run off for your yard. You may end up wanting to put concrete deck footings to get those posts off the ground just to prevent premature rot and sink. But what a f#$king fantastic job 💪
Grant Henderson or put a plastic bag to it or a tube
The fact you kept that clip of the sneeze.... I love it hahaha
Hate to say this but Harry main has copied your design and branded at his own idea. He hasn't even given any credit to you
Plagiarism at it's finest, am i right?
That's only scripted materials.
It’s not completely the same also he left a comment saying that he is inspired by Seth
'design' Idk who harry is but I'm sure anyone with a need to wash their bikes often would come up with something similar to this, it's just a platform with a post lol not exactly a patented scientific discovery... or plagiarism ...
WAIT!!! My best friend is called Harry Main. Illuminate confirmed 👀🔺
I think your next tool purchase should be a saws-all my dude. sick station and squirrel copter!
Oh look a natural inner tube with eyes
Just don't catch "snake" with it!
😂good one
Sean this is what happens when you throw your deflated inner tubes away
@@Shrimp-ov8jz oh man, what if my inflated tube in my tire becomes a snake?!
Inner tube 'snake bite'
You ready buddy?😂😂😂
I thought the same thing.
kai e no... no.... no spray.
XD
I rewinded so many times.
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wtf
He's definetly not ready😂
3:54
Snake looking perplexed at the shit you were building. He had a wtf look on his face.
Good job, one suggestion. I'd recommend u use a few coats of outdoor varnish on the wood
he moved ages ago.
We all know that moment when you screwed the lawn while Washing your bike😂😂
RAD Lifestyle It seems Stans sealant does wonders for grass too haha
@MTB Plan B I can also vouch for mineral oil, Weldtite Dirtwash drive train cleaner, Dot 5.1 brake fluid and the hydraulic fluid the rockshox reverb dropper post uses. My parents where so pleased on each of the occasions I stopped by on my way home from the trails to borrow the hose pipe and proceeded to clean, maintain and properly fertilise their pristine, professionally cared for lawn with these amazing lawn enhancement products.
this would mean I actually cared more about my lawn than my bike...WHICH I dont.
DGYSAM yh that's why it happens all the time😂
RAD Lifestyle iiii
Next step: a drive-through bike wash
Well the bike's not the only thing that needs washing after a ride ahaha
Exactly! Two muddy birds one violently rotating stone.
John Bicycle not a drive through a ride through. Then you get cleaned as well.
More like ride-through haha
that's what I said.
man i just love The way you always put so much work in your Videos❤️
Hi Seth, I made a similar design of your bike wash stand. I used old pallets that i had laying around. Luckily the pallet already had a platform like yours which makes it really easy. I then just made the bike post to hang the bike onto. This stand for me is multi purpose because it can be used for washing my bikes as well as a repair stand. which doesn’t cost anything in terms of materials.
Finally, someone with less DIY skills than me. Thanks
The snake is a harmless Ratsnake (Pantherophis sp.), for anyone wondering. Great for rodent control.
So no more squirrel-coptering? 😢
jakethesnakelover it probably eats a mix of many types of rodents in a backyard. So theres likely still a moderate population of squirrels
Not exactly harmless. They're nasty and and they do bite. Since they never brush their fangs you gotta get a tetanus shot
That's not true. Yes, they can bite, but it will only be a scratch (I've been bitten myself when picking one up). You only need to wash it off at most. And they also don't have fangs, but they do have small teeth.
a snake is a snake
Lol that is very cool Seth just need a beer dispenser for when your washing your rides 🍺
I bought my first mtb! I'm ready to hit the mountains!!! i got a trek bike for 500 its not the best but once i progress ill buy a better bike i currently weight 180 and trying to lose 30 pound SETHS BIKE HACKS INSPIRED ME 👍
BorMex YT wait lbs or kgs?
Mr Cow please don’t tell me you’re being serious.....
which one?
@@TheScorpionSwayzeTrainBandit i am serious
@@TheScorpionSwayzeTrainBandit tbh i thought pounds because weighing 180 kg is just ridiculous but i geuss for Americans its "normal"
Nice job! That is a super deluxe wash station.
I sunk a post in my back yard the week I bought my house, 18 years ago for this very task. Installed a heavy duty hook, and it was off to the races.
Over the years I've washed tons of bikes, golf clubs and garden tools with this wash station. One of the best ideas I've had. On the back side, opposite the bike hook, is the can smasher.
Aside from some basic concrete footings to ensure this thing doesn't sink into the ground from all that water - you did a really good job. Nice work!
Great video as always!
So original too.
The editing, perfect music, perfect timing, just makes it all into a great video!
I washed my bike with dish soap, and I put some in a smaller shampoo bottle for easier access. The next week, my mom put that bottle in my bathroom, not knowing it was for the bike, so I ended up taking a bath in the same soap as my bike, and I didn't realize that until it was too late
😂😂
what happened?
What happened?
@@ininjaminerz8553 Since he did not replied by now... he died.
@@mrN3w7 Safe Assumption
Squirrel!
Trail Features what time I love squirrels
This rotation squirrel ist best.
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You know it's a good video when you are half way through, forget what the purpose was and are so entertained you keep watching you remember
This video is so good I watch it over and over again.
Using the bike wash soap on the dog
“Non toxic so it will be fine” Seth
Lmao
I built a variation after watching this vid. Also, am using a wooden pallet as my base. Should last long enough. Thanks for the inspiration.
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You know when the bassoon music comes out, Seth is about to get into some mischief.
Edit: Just finished the video. I would suggest adding a removable band around the soap dispenser. I could totally see accidentally bonking it with a bike while loading and having to chase that thing down the hill.
emehtonich please tell me the music if you know
I've always loved this idea! I would probably upgrade it with composite decking, anti-slip treading, and a piece of PVC over the pipe to prevent scratching the bike. If you wanted to get really fancy, add a weatherproof box to hold a chain-cleaning tool and degreaser.
This looks great, so simple too. I've always just used my bike stand (cheap $45 one) outside and hang my bike on it while I wash it. Same thing but of course yours is way nicer and more convenient.
Seth: Straps dog to pole..
Seth:*grins* "Ready buddy??"
Yay, More build videos! BTW you should someday visit Finland. It is super beatiful here
Muna
Kikkeli
Andres Ruiz Katos perkele, lajitovereita
Slege yes it is...many NHL players are Finnish and Swedish😁
Selanne is a God here 👍
Jep!
Wicked idea. You should ad a shelter to sit under somewhere on burm creek
Jackthekingfisher 2002 I mean, it is behind his house...
Lmao
It would be great to have you as a neighbor. That looks great, simple and it does the job with basic materials, nothing fance and expensive.
Very nice. I'm thinking of doing one of my own. Some thoughts I have had:
1. I often clean the bike with both wheels off, and as such a couple of hooks or something to hold the wheels up and out of the way would be good.
2. Wall stand clamp to keep the bike from moving around.
3. Grip tape on platform. It will also show oil etc less.
4. Hot water supply. It's not a huge chore to fill the bucket inside, but when my situation ain't improving I'm tryin to murder everything movin', feel me?
Cheers.
Has dog on a leash and tied to post yet still asks “Are you ready buddy”
You can use a pallet as a floor for the bike wash station
You should ask Ryobi to send you a Reciprocating Saw, would have been good for those posts and many other things
squirrelparty is one of the best things ive ever seen. id sit at my window and watch them all day cracking up the whole time
might wanna wrap some old innertube around the pipe where you hang the bike from to avoid some scratches in the future
We are being SPOILED with berm creek videos and I love it !! These are my favorite. Thanks so much for such creative, entertaining, and original content. Amazing work as always !!
Can you build a wooden path to the bike station for aesthetics?
Great video, as always. But what kind of snake was that? It was freakin' huge.
@Nicolas Chanton No it isn't black mamba :D Actually black mabmas aren't black. Inside od their mouth are.
It was a Gardner snake I believe
Seth bullying squirrels 🐿
Love the wash station. Gatta build one some day. For now i wash it on blue stone pebbles that i already have near my hose agaist my house. Its hard to make the bike stand up but at least the water can drain and the tires are left without mud before i bring it into my apartment. Nice vid ! A+
Overkill is an understatement:) but you got to love it! Seth you have out done yourself once again:). Love your videos!
I was legit about to go ride my mountain bike 😂. Personally I think mountain bikes look better with dirt 😂
*Wears gloves to take plank out*
*_Takes them off to actually build the damn thing_*
That snake is like 7ft long!
in the bush across the road from where I live is a 4-5 metre carpet python that likes to mate on my neighbours roof. I must say it is an ungodly sight
I said to my self - WTF?!
RideAllegretto qp very bad bicycle
kill it with fking fire
That may be big but it’s a harmless snake. It’s non venemous. Come to Australia to see the REAL creatures.
I'd put a layer or two of heat shrink tube over the pipe that contacts the saddle so there's no metal to metal contact.
Always sweet watching your vids, so naturally edited. If i have a land like that, I'd grow wild berries, fruit trees and veggies to make it into a perfect trail food forest. Just imagining riding your perfect trail on your backyard with all the natural foods around - thats sweet
6:24 are you ready buddy?
*pulls out real gun*
Thats so dark. Are you sure youre not from the DC universe? lol
who else said "bless you" when he sneezed XD
This is the internet, he can't hear you silly!
oh well XD
Me
"what would be the perfect amount of overkill" lol
I built one of these out in the front yard, we have a hillside house secluded in the Santa Cruz Mountains so it doesn't look tacky. Actually came out really nice, and functional. Nice job, Seth.
Your videos makes me miss NC, lived in Ashvielle for 5 years and Boone for 4 years. In Northern California (wine country) now.
Put chicken wire for grip and safety 🤘
ah yes.. back when lumber didnt cost 1 million per foot.
5:10 rip those shoes
You could dry them
The video quality is amazing, I wish I was this good
Seriously tho. Cant believe how many camera angles he got on this
Pro tip: Use Concrete Pier Blocks with metal brackets instead of 4"x4" into the ground. If you have an uneven surface you can make a level surface with the pier blocks and cut different length 4x4 posts on top of the blocks using some twine and a level. Then build/frame the deck around those posts. It's a lot more simple. I did this when building a 10' x 12' x 12' shed. Came out perfectly square. I'd still use pier blocks on a level surface just to keep the wood out of and off of the ground for a bike washing station. Save a ton of time, hassle, and future maintenance and use pier blocks. They're cheap. If you're not using pier blocks at least used pressure treated wood to prevent rot. An untreated post in wet dirt like that won't last long.
How about the snakes ?
You should've notched the posts so the weight is on the post not the wood screws.
Very true - wood screws are rather brittle when it comes to shear strength.
Dan Agado III I think if he isn t planning on washing his car there and keeps at a weight Witz which he can ride the screws should be fine
Or drill a hole through the 4x4 to slide in the pipe, add another cap on the backside and it can't slide back out. Probably cheaper to buy the extra cap and 1" hole bit, than it is to buy those flanges.
Exterior wood screws have a shear strength of around 300 pounds, EACH. Their combined shear strength is more than enough to hold that deck, a carbon bike, and about 6 full grown men. However, if you’re an overachiever like myself, then yes, notching the posts is fancy and fine as well.
He’s not going to spend days making a bike washing station next someone will tell him to put trim on
Seth I met you Breifly in VKBike park , Nice that you are doing awsome videos, very clear , didactic, with sense of humor, I am goint to instal that squirrel powered energy system in my house maybe I can charge my phone if the squirrel is stubborn enough.
After Trying a lot of methods the one that works best for me is,
Starts with mixing water with bike wash on a 2 gallon garden pump sprayer to apply the soapy water, then scrub, then hose, then use a Computer duster like the "X Power A-2" for to get the water out of those hiden spots.
Bless you you sneezed when getting supplies
About the construction of the deck: it looks like the deck screws used to fasten the rim joists to the posts are carrying the entire load. That's pretty iffy. Probably not dangerous because it's barely off the ground, but deck screws are made for fastening, not carrying weight. Ideally, you want to fasten the joists ON TOP of the posts, so the posts carry the load. You don't have disassemble the thing, but you might want to drive a bunch of galvanized 10d nails through your rim joists into the posts for more longevity and stability. Otherwise, very clever!
For someone that's not that familiar with construction, you did a great job on your wash station... The only other thing I would do, is to add drain rock under the station to prevent erosion, but that all depends on how much use it actually gets. One other thing... for a good quality cleaner that is non toxic but highly effective... Simple Green. But make sure you don't get the marine grade Simple Green. It will eat up aluminum parts. But good old fashioned regular Simple Green, avaliable at the big box stores like Costco or Sam's, in the 1 gallon 2 packs, for cheap, it will take off most dirt, clay, and degrease with a simple spray on, let sit a minute or so, then hose off. Sometimes you'll find a brush useful, but most of the time not. Then rinse it good, and hit it with a leaf blower to dry it. You don't even get water spots, unless you're hose water is extremely mineralized. I learned about this stuff back in my biker days. Motorcycle biker that is. Washing a motorcycle, with all the nooks and crannies and chrome, can be a real PITA. But an old Hells Angels biker showed me this trick. Now me and my buddies use it for our MTB's and Fat Bikes and it works great and is so much cheaper than "bike wash" soap. Love the channel and this backyard track build! Keep up the good work!! Bob
I love this kid of videos it's why I subscribed to your channel. More of this content please!
Always sneeze on your lumber before using--good point,good video
I love this idea and when the heat here in Arizona backs off...I'm going to attempt my own bike wash station. I think I will try using a couple of pallets to make the job easier when i'm ready. Thanks!
I'm not even into bikes but dude your content seriously is good. Keep it up
Berm creek videos are definitely my favorite
Little tips although you do have spaces for drainage you should have put the deck on a little angle so all the water sitting on top of the planks runs down onto the ground, This will help if the wood bows. Second put something over the bar so it doesn't scratch anything. Third the wood you bought and used won't last because of the water/moisture either buy better lumber or buy a can of wood sealant .
3:00 when you've made too many trips to the same store.
When cutting with a hand saw you should run your index finger along the groove on the handle. It helps to keep the saw straight and stops it from flexing and bending.
Not sure if someone else mentioned it but a water level is cheap and a much better way to level stuff like this. You can even make your own with a bucket, food color and plastic tubing.
A chainsaw or reciprocating saw with a long blade will cut those 4x4 for you. It would be better to put the 4x4 in first and then make the platform around their measurements.
If you want ti do this, watch some videos on making a deck then just scale it down. Chalk lines and a circular saw for the edges as an example.
I would strap the soap thing to the stand.
This inspired me to make my own its so much easier to was my bike before I would have to flip it upside down and it would mess up my grips and seet thanks for the great idea
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Need this for the shop! Nice work
Drama tested and approved....Dude that squirrel circus is sickkkk!
This is the best channel ever!
That is so cool, because we live in south Australia, seeing a squiral spinning on that invention is very sweet. Well done love your videos.👍👍👍👍