Bicycle Inner Tube Organizer-Upcycling

In this upcycling activity, we're going to transform inner tubes taken from an old bicycle wheel into a criative and durable organizer that can be use in a infinity os aplications from office to hause suplies and home workshop.

Depending on the length of the tube used and its width you can make different organizers. I prefer the wider and flatter ones for this task. Here I present the simplest and easiest way to do it where I basically fold the inner tube like an accordion and secure everything in place using a bicycle spoke. With common tools and in a small space in your home, you can explore new possibilities of reuse of bicycle parts, transforming them into new products.

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Material list:

1-An bicycle spokes & nipples taken from a discarded wheel

2-An old bicycle inner tube that may have many patches or holes that can be obtained for free at the bike shop near your home. Prefer the flat-shaped ones to the tubular ones.

List of tools:

1-An cutting pliers

2-An Linesman’s pliers (common pliers)

3-A metal file or sandpaper

4-A small pointe scissors or stylet

1- Wash the inner tube with soap and water

2 - Using scissors or a knife, cut around the base of the valve to remove this part.

3 - Cut the bicycle spoke in half and separate the part that is threaded at the end.

4 - Sharpen the tip of the bicycle spoke that was cut using a file or sandpaper.

1-Bend the inner tube of the bike so that it alternates in a zigzag pattern. Use a width not exceeding 7 cm

2- To keep the set maintaining its final shape, use masking tape.

3- Use the bicycle spoke with the nipple already screwed on, to pierce the folded rubber assembly through the middle.

So as not to hurt your palm in the process, use a PET bottle cap to protect.

4-Once the tip of the bicycle spoke appears, you can use pliers to pull the spoke.

5-Now you can remove the duct tape

6- Note that the side of the bicycle spoke that contains the nipple does not go in as the hole is small. Force it through some layers

7-On the side where the bicycle spoke remains, fold and cut the excess off.

8-Another alternative would be to create a strap to be able to attach the set to the wall.

To do this, make another bend in the bicycle spoke close to the rubber as in the photo.

9-Now using nose pliers, bend the bicycle spoke around the end of the pliers to make a loop.

Then cut the finishing stock

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