Assess your rack situation.
How to tie down lumber on roof ravk.
Once you have your load in your truck bed you ll need to learn how to tie down lumber in a pickup truck.
Rusticdavid woodworklessons woodworkingforbeginners david shows how to tie wood boards and sheets of plywood safely and securely to your cars roof rack dav.
By using proper methods you can haul your cargo safely to your destination.
My car with 4 x8 mdf board on the roof rack.
Improper tie down practices are all too common and many accidents and injuries happen because someone didn t take their time loading cargo on the roof of the car.
A pair of 20 web ratchets used as a fail safe in case the board slides to the rear of the vehicle.
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Wood also advises against bungie cords as they re too prone to flex when driving at speed and causing loads to shift and possibly escape.
To start you ll need the right equipment.
If any of your load falls out during transport and damages another vehicle you ll be at fault so take the time to ensure you do things right.
There are really three kinds of scenarios for your roof wood said.
My car with roof rack with cross bars installed.
Learn how to safely secure items to your car s roof racks.
Second trip 16 2 x4 x6 boards on my roof rack.
Nylon rope also works but be prepared to tie some trucker s knots.
It s important to use the right tie downs and place the item correctly on the roof rack if you want to avoid damaging your cargo or causing an accident.
How to tie down lumber before transportation.
Here i have the bicycle s handlebars firmly planted on the roof rack s cross bar in the.