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My new CNC project: Backboard - a universal luggage mounting system

Started by Artful, April 17, 2014, 02:18:31 PM

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Artful

April 17, 2014, 02:18:31 PM
Hey gang, it's been a while. Had a baby and getting married so my miles have been cut back pretty substantially these days.

This weekend however a buddy and I are sneaking out and heading down the Blue Ridge Parkway from Virginia to Asheville, NC, then over to Raleigh to visit some friends. I wanted to build something that made using a bungee net a little more convenient on the Monster so I headed into the shop and fired up the CNC router. After a few prototypes I think I've perfected a small rack for the Monster, or anything else you want to attach it to.











Now that I'm happy with the finished product I've put them up available for sale on my Etsy store, ArtfulMachined.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/186529786/backboard-universal-pillion-luggage-rack?

I'm selling the raw ones for 39.95 and will be putting up a painted version for $49.95 once I perfect the finishing process. I welcome any thoughts and feedback (and orders ;)) since this was essentially designed for a Monster without being designed for only a Monster.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

Monsterlover

#1
April 17, 2014, 02:50:56 PM
I think it's pretty cool.

But not "handmade" ;)
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Artful

#2
April 17, 2014, 04:11:00 PM
Lol but I clicked the mouse all by myself! Etsy doesn't have a CNC option.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

thorn14

#3
April 17, 2014, 05:00:35 PM
What's the stability like? Any wind wiggle?

I could see it being a good mount for a milk crate to throw shit in.
M620 turned M800 but then back to M620 after the M800 died at 110k, and now to Multi 1000.

Artful

#4
April 17, 2014, 08:15:17 PM
I used cam style lashing straps and it's way more stable that way. It's VERY solid.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

DucHead

#5
April 20, 2014, 07:34:02 PM
Clever.

Where'd you eat and drink in Raleigh?
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

Artful

#6
April 21, 2014, 05:46:39 AM
Two of my best friends live down there and we got into town late so we just had a party at their house. My buddy's wife is a killer cook so we ate like kings. We usually hit Danny's BBQ when we're down there otherwise.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

DucHead

#7
April 21, 2014, 12:58:59 PM
Quote from: Artful on April 21, 2014, 05:46:39 AM
Two of my best friends live down there and we got into town late so we just had a party at their house. My buddy's wife is a killer cook so we ate like kings. We usually hit Danny's BBQ when we're down there otherwise.

Next time, have them take you to Allen & Son BBQ on 15-501 just north of Pittsboro.
'05 S4R (>47k mi); '04 Bandit 1200 (>92k mi; sold); '02 Bandit 1200 (>11k mi); '97 Bandit 1200 (2k mi); '13 FJR1300 (1k mi); IBA #28454 "45"

NAKID

#8
April 23, 2014, 12:46:32 PM
Looks like a 1/2 board used in CPR...
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Artful

#9
April 28, 2014, 08:17:45 AM
Lol that's why I named it Backboard.
Every time I meet a new group of your friends that understand you and your weird sense of humor I'm a little more amazed that there are other people in the world like you that lived through childhood - My loving girlfriend

ab

#10
May 04, 2014, 10:03:50 AM
Very nice.  have had bungee cord get loose and get caught n wrap around in the swing arm.  Anything to make that not occur or make it safe is good thing.
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