Firewood Rack Plans

If you want to learn more about firewood rack plans, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. This is a simple rack made from 2x4s and 2 1/2″ screws. This rack is sturdy and it features a simple design, so anyone and build this. You need to cover the firewood with a tarp to speed up the drying process. Select the right shed plans for your needs before starting the actual construction project. There are so many designs and plans to choose from, that we really recommend you to browse through the related plans before buying the materials and starting the assembly. Work with attention and invest in high quality materials.

If you want to get the job done in a professional manner, we recommend you to plan everything with attention, as to prevent costly mistakes and to build a professional firewood rack. Invest in high quality materials, such as cedar, pine or redwood, as the bench will be exposed to all kinds of weather. Apply a few coats of paint over the components, to enhance their appearance and to protect them from bad weather.

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Building a Firewood Rack

Building a firewood rack

Materials

• 1 – 2 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 96″, 4 pieces – 15″ FRAME
• 2 – 4 pieces of  2×4 lumber – 48″, 2 pieces – 15″ LEGS
• 3 – 4 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 26 3/4″ BRACES

• 5 pieces of 2×4 lumber – 8 ft
• 1 piece of 2×4 lumber – 10 ft
• 100 pieces of 2 1/2″ screws
• wood stain
• wood glue
• tarp

Tools

• Hammer, Tape measure, Carpentry square
• Miter saw, Drill machinery, Screwdriver, Sander, Router
• Safety Gloves, Safety Glasses, Respiratory Mask

Time

• One day

Firewood Rack Plans

Building the frame of the rack

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the frame of the firewood rack. As you can easily notice in the plans, we recommend you to cut the components out of 2×4 lumber after taking accurate measurements. Drill pilot holes through the rim joists and insert 2 1/2″ galvanized screws into the perpendicular components. Leave no gaps between the components and reinforce the joints by adding waterproof glue.

Fitting the legs

Cut the legs out of 2×4 lumber and attach them to the frame as described in the diagram. Drill pilot holes through the frame and insert 2 1/2″ galvanized screws into the legs. Plumb the legs with a spirit level before inserting the screws into place.

Fitting the braces

In order to enhance the rigidity of the structure we recommend you to fit the braces to the firewood rack. Cut both ends of the braces at 45 degrees and secure them to the wooden structure. Make sure the corners are square and the legs are plumb, before inserting the screws.

Firewood rack plans

Last but not least, you should take care of the finishing touches. Therefore, we recommend you to check if the components are locked into place properly and structure is rigid enough for your garden. Make sure there are no protruding screws or sharp edges.

Firewood rack – diy plans

PRO TIP: Fill the holes with a good wood filler and smooth the surface with medium-grit sandpaper. Apply several coats of paint or stain over the components, in order to protect them from decay. Check out the rest of the project to learn more about building garden projects.

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