The "Too Big To Fail" laundry rack

[Zachary Hoyt]

We've been drying laundry outside since we moved in late August, but now winter weather conditions have arrived. On Monday I built this clothes rack, which is a nightmarishly large version of the little ones that at least used to be in widespread use. This rack is about 6'7" tall, 6 feet long and 2 feet wide, and when folded is 3'x6'x8" or so. I used 5/8" poplar dowels from Lowes, and the frame is made of 4/4 hardwood scraps which I cut down to 1-1/4" wide.

[Justin Kwong]

Your space looks incredibly cozy!

[John TenEyck]

I like your two mousers, too. I think I asked you before where Piercefield is, so I sort of remember. You probably have a little snow now.
John

[Stan Calow]

Drying clothes the natural way is great. Smells better, clothes last longer, and, inside helps with winter humidity in the house. I cant convince my wife to do it.

[Maurice Mcmurry]

We dry au natural too! Your rack is an inspiration! This reminds me that I need to follow through with the restoration of this "APEX" drying rack. A lot is missing. It had eight arms that swing closed and lay flat against the wall when not in use. It rode on a track that went high up the wall, hoisted by a string. Salvaged from the last remaining wall of Great Aunt In Laws crumbling, derelict, summer camp.

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The POPULAR looks like it may be made of poplar

[Zachary Hoyt]

That's very nice of all of you. I lost track of this thread after it came down here and didn't check in for a while. That wall hanging rack design is a new one to me. We had one that folded horizontally, with four arms on each side, and I intend to make one like it to mount somewhere for hanging up wet jackets and such near the wood stove.