Drying Rack

The challenge of storing your work while the finish dries has always been a big headache. Nothing is more aggravating than to apply a nice finish and then bump it or drag an air hose across your work, before the finish has had time to cure.   I have used  sawhorses and every flat surface in the shop to store stuff while finishing but I needed a better system.

Storage rack in the stored position

Storage rack in the stored position

Open postion ready to be loaded

Open postion ready to be loaded

A few peices on the rack

A few peices on the rack

Close up

Close up

The rack is made of 2″ x 4″s  and cabinet hinges. The supports are 3/4″ x 3/4″ x 16″ scrap wood that are set into square holes cut with a hollow chisel mortiser.  The square supports could be replaced with dowels and a drill used for the holes.  For this  rack I have used a little over 8 feet of wall space and I can  put an entire set of kitchen cabinet doors on it with room to spare.

Keith


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4 Responses to “Drying Rack”

  1. Lyle says:

    I’ve seen your system and I admire your ability to construct the system which not only gives you the ability to spray so many pieces in so small a space but it keeps down the accidents which you described with all other systems.
    Lyle

  2. Dennis Weber says:

    This is a great idea, I was looking for ways to dry my projects in a good clean spot but with out taking up to much room. Is there any suggestions as to how you could also do some sort of protection to help keep the dust off, but have it so it breaks down too.

  3. TBDKeith says:

    Good question Dennis,
    This rack works best when loaded from the top down. This method avoids knocking loose dust onto your work as you load up the rack. You could also place a piece of cardboard between each piece to protect your work.
    Keith

  4. Chet Kapusinski says:

    I need one of these!

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