Basic firewood rack.

[Garandman]

I wanted a rack that I could locate under a deck. It is south-facing so protected from rain and snow but gets some prevailing breeze and sun all day.

Looked around and this style seemed to work. I was thinking you would need so outside braces but people jut box in the end pieces.

(2) 2x4x10' pressure treated
(3) 2x4x8' pressure treated.
box of 3.5" exterior screws.

 

[KennyG]

Looks a lot like the one I have under my deck except I used a single 2x4 on each end and added a board across the top to tie the ends together. I use it for short term storage since I have a walkout and the stove is in the basement right next to this location.

 

[charles todd]

Looks very similar to mine. I used 14ga 2x2 tubing.

CT

 

[ultrarunner]

Had a similar rack and it worked like a charm... kept it under the deck until the Fire Marshall said it had to be 20' away from the structure... I left it natural and the elements took a toll after a couple of years.

 

[s219]

About like I made, but I made the sides wider and put diagonals across the back since I don't trust PT lumber to stay straight when it's sticking in the air. So of course the two vertical 2x4 pieces in back stayed straight, and the front ones twisted!!

I just moved mine under the front porch for the summer. Come fall, it will go back up on the porch near the front door.

 

[gsganzer]

I was looking at making some 4W' x 4L' x 3'H firewood "Baskets" using hog panels welded to 2" square tube frames. I figure I could use the FEL and pallet forks to move them around.

 

[Garandman]

I just moved mine under the front porch for the summer. Come fall, it will go back up on the porch near the front door.

That was my plan but I think I'll make one narrower and taller for the porch, and tie the top together.

 

[bigtiller]

I was looking at making some 4W' x 4L' x 3'H firewood "Baskets" using hog panels welded to 2" square tube frames. I figure I could use the FEL and pallet forks to move them around.

How would you bend the hog panel to make the corners? Or are you planning on cutting it and wiring it back together. I tried bending a tight 90 in it once before I had my loader and it turned out to be quite a chore.

 

[Garandman]

I looked at some of the steel tube kits but they were too cheap to be rugged and expensive compared to wood. If I could have found sometight from, say, 1x2" rectangular tube I might have bought it. Not a high-tech application....

 

[gsganzer]

How would you bend the hog panel to make the corners? Or are you planning on cutting it and wiring it back together. I tried bending a tight 90 in it once before I had my loader and it turned out to be quite a chore.

I was looking at cutting them. Instead of wiring I thought I might try using chain quicklinks to connect the corners. This way maybe I could make the baskets collapsible. I don't have it all thought out yet, I have a ton of projects ahead of it, but was giving it some thought. Essentially, I'd have a 48" x 48" square-tube "pallet" with hog panel sides that could fold flat for storage or be stood up with the quicklinks holding the corners together.

 

[Leejohn]

I was using skids before and I changed to these. Easier to load and move, they can be stacked but the length I had cut this wood I can't use the kickers for the rack. Well be stacking after I split what I have cut now. I have forgot what the log has to be for stacking, I think it's 20". The racks were FREE.

 

[FTG-05]

Gman, I make and use those same racks, except I put a 2x4 on top to keep the two uppers together.

 

[joeyd]

I was looking at making some 4W' x 4L' x 3'H firewood "Baskets" using hog panels welded to 2" square tube frames. I figure I could use the FEL and pallet forks to move them around.

I found these for $25 and thought what the heck and bought 4 I will pick up 2 more next time I am in that neck of the woods.! They hold about a face cord (16x48x96) and move around easy with the forks. I haven't used them during a winter yet, I'll have to wait and see how they are to use next winter.

 

[ultrarunner]

I've been looking for a source for those locally... both the pallet and the IBC totes for water storage.

Any ideas on where to find for a reasonable price like $25?

 

[amigauser]

I've been looking for a source for those locally... both the pallet and the IBC totes for water storage. Any ideas on where to find for a reasonable price like $25?

Check your local Craigslist they are always listed in our local CT one.

 

[ultrarunner]

So far I have found only complete totes... average about $125

Will keep checking...

 

[joeyd]

So far I have found only complete totes... average about $125

Will keep checking...

I found mine on CL also. With the plastic container they were $40, without $25. I did not need the liner so I left it with the seller. No hassle, no getting rid of the liner once I got them home.

 

[Leejohn]

You guys must be tall, I'm short and would have a hard time unloading.

 

[PSEbowhunter]

I use these for my drying areas as well as under the deck for my winter storage. 6 landscape timbers, 5 cinder blocks, no nails or screws and can put them together in about 2 minutes. Plus when i empty a rack i can move it all out of the way and stack the blocks up. They keep the wood off the ground, stack out about 16'long and i go about 4'high.

 

[ultrarunner]

You guys must be tall, I'm short and would have a hard time unloading.

I'm wondering if one side could be notched or otherwise have a section or part or the side removed for access?