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Expandable Cantilevered Knock-Down Drying Rack

plyboy, member

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My handy knock-down drying rack. 

...loaded up with cabinet parts.

My handy knock-down drying rack. 

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I have this pile (about 30) of these 4 ft. long oak stairnoses about 3-in. by 1-full-inch thick, each with a half round bullnose on one edge and a square flat edge on the other. I use them for an expandable cantilevered knock-down drying rack.

As shown in the pictures above, this six-level arrangement will hold 12 or more panels, even more drawer fronts, cabinet doors, etc.

It can go higher. Being oak, the sticks are heavy and offer much cantilevering stability.  The more balanced weight added, the greater the stability. 'Balanced' being the key word here.

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Comments (3)

John316 writes: Excellent idea! Sure beats 1x2s screwed to upright 2x4s!
Posted: 10:26 pm on August 7th

epirnik writes: Are these all seperate, unconnected pieces of wood? If so, I think I've got a way to make this tip even better.

Let's take one level composed of four pieces of oak as an example. If we were to have these pieces dowled or pinned together in such a way that the whole unit could then fold in on itself, you'd have a great way to store these little units.

Nice tip, plyboy.

Best,

Ed

Posted: 9:33 am on August 5th

StrawBale_guy writes: Nice! A variation on this design would hold a lot of trim while the paint dries.


Posted: 3:42 am on July 31st

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