Thanks all for the suggestions regarding the Wald 137/139 rack. I'm going to try it since it was only 15 bucks including shipping. However, I have a similar rack on my daughter's cruiser bike and the rails going to the axle don't seem very strong.

I have a front fork with a hole in the middle for a front lowrider rack. Was thinking of beefing up the rack with "something" to go from basket to that hole. I have a Dremel and I'm not afraid to use it!!

Anything? Tubing from Home Depot? But how to attach to the rack?