clear polycarbonate sheet, 6” x 12” (full
sheets of this are quick expensive, so
look for offcuts)
¾
” webbing, approximately 3
½
’ (MEC
product number 0407-056
†
)
plastic buckle (MEC product number
5000-701
†
)
Oster brand blender (old style with a
detachable plastic ring that holds the jug)
rear bike rack (MEC product number
1805-092
†
)
3/8” drill chuck and chuck key
5/8” plywood, about 12” x 16”
Weldbond glue
twelve 1
½
” wood screws (#8)
six
½
” pan head screws (#8)
four 2” x
¼
” bolts
eight
¼
” washers
four
¼
” nuts
road bike (a step-through frame is nice)
stationary trainer stand
table saw and jig saw
drill with #2 Robertson bit;
#8 countersink bit; and 5/32”, 1/4” and
3/8” drill bits
pliers
adjustable wrench
ratchet set
pencil and pen/marker
tape measure
BLENDER
BIKE RACK
DRILL CHUCK
AND KEY
BOLTS, NUTS, WASHERS
TRAINER STAND
BUCKLE AND WEBBING
ATTENTION: Power tools can be very dangerous!
If you’re not familiar with using them, make sure
you get help from someone who is.
TIPS
: Garage sales and second-hand stores are a good
place to find an older model of blender like this. Check
out Craigslist and Kijiji as well! Make sure that the bike
rack is similar to the one shown here, with lots of open
space between the horizontal bars.
TIPS:
Trainer stands come in a variety of models and
usually include a resistance mechanism, which you can
remove before using.
TIPS:
You can try removing the chuck from a broken drill or
just buy a replacement chuck from your local hardware store.
open space
detachable ring
†
Visit www.mec.ca for more details about
these products
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