Better Homes and Gardens (Australia)
DRYING RACK
Gather your supplies
• Arms 570 x 18 x 18mm Tasmanian oak (5)
• End blocks 100 x 90 x 35mm benchtop offcuts (2) 190 x 90 x 35mm benchtop offcut (1)
• 10mm threaded rod
• 10mm lock nuts and washers
You’ll also need Drill; countersinking drill bit; 10mm drill bit; ma varnish; paintbrush; hacksaw; spanner; PVA glue; 65mm screws; clear silicone; wall fixings
Here’s how
STEP 1 Drill pilot holes 20mm from 1 end of arms, then drill a 10mm hole all the way through.
STEP 2 Apply 2 coats of ma varnish to all components before assembly. Allow to dry.
STEP 3 Cut threaded rod to 210mm long with a hacksaw. Thread nuts, washers and timber arms over rod. Tighten nuts onto rod using a spanner. Start from the centre and work your way out with the rod le sticking out equally at both ends.
STEP 4 Drill 10mm holes 10mm deep in the end blocks. Make the holes 30mm from 1 end. Also drill pilot holes for screws to join the ends to the back.
STEP 5 Spread PVA glue on back, then screw 1 end piece to the back with