Cedar Shingle Drying Rack.
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| Title: | Cedar Shingle Drying Rack. |
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| Authors: | SILVA, EMANUEL silvalightningbuilders@gmail.com |
| Source: | Journal of Light Construction. Mar/Apr2026, Vol. 43 Issue 3, p15-17. 3p. 5 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | *Building design & construction, *Scrap materials, *Design, *Economic efficiency |
| Abstract: | This article focuses on the design and construction of a custom drying rack for stained cedar shingles, created to improve efficiency and portability on job sites. The rack, built primarily from scrap materials including primed birch plywood and fishing line, measures 4 feet wide by 5 feet high by 9 inches deep, and features fishing line "shelves" supported by a sturdy frame with outriggers and caster wheels for stability and mobility. The author details the step-by-step building process, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, ease of transport, and practical improvements over a previous version. The rack allows for organized drying of numerous shingles without surface damage and is designed for long-term use with potential future modifications to enhance transport convenience. [Extracted from the article] |
| Database: | Energy & Power Source |
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| Abstract: | This article focuses on the design and construction of a custom drying rack for stained cedar shingles, created to improve efficiency and portability on job sites. The rack, built primarily from scrap materials including primed birch plywood and fishing line, measures 4 feet wide by 5 feet high by 9 inches deep, and features fishing line "shelves" supported by a sturdy frame with outriggers and caster wheels for stability and mobility. The author details the step-by-step building process, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, ease of transport, and practical improvements over a previous version. The rack allows for organized drying of numerous shingles without surface damage and is designed for long-term use with potential future modifications to enhance transport convenience. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 1056828X |
