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Old 05-12-2008, 08:04 PM
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Default MY02 Hose Reel...
I've wanted to make a garden hose reel/holder for quite some time - yet I lacked a key ingredient. A welder.

I settled on an 8" wheel and used 1/4" steel plate and 1/4" wall, schedule 40, 3.5" O.D. steel pipe. For studs, I simply shortened a handful of 18mm x 1.25 bolts.

I think the project turned out pretty well. My welding skillz are abysmal, but my beads will hold. No question. The wheel is held on with a set of used 993 lug nuts, torqued to whatever felt right.

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You, sir, are brilliant!
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Nice work Andreas What psi do you run?
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I highly recommend the Pirelli 400 hose. It's performance in the wet is outstanding.
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Thats it! Now I know what I'm going to do with my one bad 993 rim! Man what a great idea! Thanks Andreas I'll be certain to give you credit when mine is complete
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But how much hose can it really hold? No depth to the reel :-(
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Did you have to use the offsets for a wide body?
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Do you use Hollow hose?
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Originally Posted by shaggy
But how much hose can it really hold? No depth to the reel :-(
I've got a 100' garden hose on there at the moment - fits without an issue.

I also have a 10" wheel that I may use for the rear of the house - it looked too big for the front location.


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Originally Posted by OldGuy
Do you use Hollow hose?
The wheel is a solid spoke.....


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Aaaah, nothing like a Porsche wheel on the side of the house to tell thieves: Porsche Enthusiast Here! Cool Car For You To Steal In Garage!

Your car does have the immobilizer, right?

j/k Nice work, AOW.
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Very Nice!

Goodyear hose here, works better in the corners!
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You should market those....


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Coolness!

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Love it! Good work Hammer!
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