Ash wood kick pedal.

[little_ryle_13]

I don't like the same ole kick pedals everyone uses so I wanted to make one out of wood, but on a budget. Started by going to Lowes and getting a couch leg the right size. Then bought a triangle shaped file to make some of the grooves. Also bought 1/2 inch wide flat bar steel I plan on wrapping around both sides of it. Like old wooden barrels are done. Then plan on staining it the right color once I get my stuff back from paint. I plan on mounting by tapping threads on the end of the old kick bar and bolt it on. I cut two flat sides onto my couch leg today and used the filer to cut grooves for grip. Tomorrow I'm gonna cut grooves so the flat bar will sit flush with the wood you can kind of see the pencil marks I have to signify where it will lay. I'll have more pictures tomorrow.

 

[little_ryle_13]

If it doesn't work I guess it would make a great paper weight. lol. So far I spent $8 on the leg, $4 on the file, $4 dollars on the flat steel.

 

[scabber]

I would run the bolt through the center to be safe. I have broken more than one picking up a couch.

 

[grepper]

I don't think it would be strong enough either. You'd be better off buying a BMX Bike pedal, using the shaft and bearings, then constructing the rest with some sort of hard wood.

 

[little_ryle_13]

Well its still 1-3/4" thick, but if it breaks it breaks I'm not out much money so we will see how well it works. I cut the grooves for the steel today. Won't be able to actually wrap it and secure it will I get a my friend shop with welder and torch.