Completed another project for the wife. This one is a drying rack that is attached to the wall next to the washing machine. Just got it installed yesterday. As always, it is made of walnut, except for the dowel rods. I used plans from one of my woodworking magazines. Although the article said to not finish the dowels or the end pieces, I did urethane both. The rack will extend out for use and push back when not in use. The most difficult part was attaching the dowels to the end pieces. Once I figured out that you can make three units the same and then attach them together, it was easier.
Very interesting, Frank, and well done too I might add. A couple of questions tho.
1. How much sag is there when holding up a load of wet clothes?
2. How wide is it?
3. Can a person reach from the side easily to load the far side of the rack?
4. How far out does it extend?
The contrasting colors set it off nicely too.
HErb
Nice looking rack Frank. I'm sure my wife would like one. I just don't know where I would put one. Well, as long as she doesn't see this I won't have to find a spot.
1. How much sag is there when holding up a load of wet clothes?
A: Not sure, Wife has not loaded it down yet. Have pressed down on it and it appears to be solid.
2. How wide is it?
A: Wall case is 26” and drying dowel length is 20 1/2”
3. Can a person reach from the side easily to load the far side of the rack?
A: Yes
4. How far out does it extend?
A: 29 1/2”
This design came from a woodworking magazine with minor exceptions.
Remember happy wife, happy life. I was lucky to have a place right beside the washing machine to mount to wall. It save several step from the old style floor model she was using. And yess, I did ask her if she wanted it before building one.
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