Backpack Blower Rack

[rockcrawler]

I recently purchased a Stihl BR600 backpack blower and I would like to have something to store it on to get it off the floor. I’ve seen racks online, but they are expensive. I’d kind of like to make a wall rack myself. I have a Hobart Handler 140 and I’ve been practicing a little, but have a long way to go to be a half way decent welder. Anyone out there have some pics of ones they have made? I’m just trying to get some ideas.

 

[DGersic]

Some 3/4” plywood leftovers, trimmed the edge with 1x2 pine. Painted to match the trim.

If I was going to do this in steel, probably some 1/2” angle to make a shelf, floor with some expanded steel. Couple brackets to hold it to the wall. That’d hold up the engine part. Add a couple of J hooks for the blower hose.

 

[nbpt100]

Why not one or two bicycle hooks(or similar) to hold it up by the shoulder straps. Done in a few minutes.

 

[PCustoms]

Why not one or two bicycle hooks(or similar) to hold it up by the shoulder straps. Done in a few minutes.

That's all mine is. Cost me like $5 in hooks to get all the equipment hung up.

 

[rockcrawler]

Why not one or two bicycle hooks(or similar) to hold it up by the shoulder straps. Done in a few minutes.

That’s a possibility. But, I’d prefer a shelf type bracket. This thing is not real light, so I’m concerned that over time the plastic handle will break or the padded shoulder straps will become stretched or damaged.

 

[rockcrawler]

Some 3/4” plywood leftovers, trimmed the edge with 1x2 pine. Painted to match the trim.

If I was going to do this in steel, probably some 1/2” angle to make a shelf, floor with some expanded steel. Couple brackets to hold it to the wall. That’d hold up the engine part. Add a couple of J hooks for the blower hose.

Cool idea. I’d definitely want to have something to hold the hose vertical to save horizontal wall space.