Some of the newer washers and dryers out there are truly amazing. There are so many settings to choose from with modern washers and dryers, that most of the work associated with doing laundry is a breeze. However, if you're still using an older washer that doesn't have such settings, you may find yourself in a pickle if you have delicate items to wash and you don't want them to be ruined in the dryer. As a work around, built your own drying rack for those extra delicate, gentle wash items. Follow the instructions below to DIY!
Materials
2 x 2' precut birch, 1/2 " thick
Two 1/2 x 2" poplar boards
Two 3/8" dowel rods, 48" long
Shash lock
Narrow, loose pin hinges (set of two)
D ring hangars to mount
Bracketed hinge
Three knobs
Primer & paint of your choice
- Measure and cut your 1/2 inch x 2 boards to fit the 2 x 2 precut birch. Cut your dowel rods to fit inside your drying rack frame
- Drill holes for your precut dowel rods. Hammer dowel rods into predrilled spots.
- Finish assembling your rack with framing nails.
- Attach your pin hinges
- Prime your wood drying rack, then paint with your color of choice.
- To make the sides of your inexpensive wood smoother, then use paintable wood filler (or wood putty) to fill in the uneven surfaces. Once wood filler is dry, simply spray paint right over it.
- When your paint is dry, attach your sash lock to the top of your drying rack. Drill pilot holes first when working with wood only 1/2 inch thick.
- Drill holes to attach your knobs to the bottom.
- Attach a hinged bracket, or a chain with screw eyes, to keep your drying rack at your desired angle when open. Attach your D-ring hangers to the back, and hang.
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