Firewood Rack

Intro: Firewood Rack

I had the need for another wood rack for my deck. I have two already, but last year I had some problems getting to the main pile in my back yard. I thought it would be a good idea to stack some more before the snow flies. The cost should be around $12.00 depending on the cost of 2x4x8s in your area.

(( Just a simple wood rack with dimensions ))

STEP 1: Tools

4)2x4x8  (treated or paint)

4)Steel straps

Small box of (2 ½”) deck screws, and some small screws for straps

Drill or driver ///  bit to predrill holes

Tape measure

Saw

STEP 2: Cuts

Take two of the 2x4s and set them aside, they will not be cut at all. From the others cut a (9”) and a (12”) off each end this will leave you with a 75” that needs to be cut in half. See drawing.

STEP 3:

Take the two uncut 8’ 2x4s and cap the ends with the 12” peaces, making a box. Put the 37 1/2”s in the box standing up right and cap off with the 9” peaces. The straps were placed as shown in the photos. Predrill for all screws.

Comments

[BruceP11]

Very simple design and easy to make. Very sturdy and it works great. I had the lumber cut to size at the store so assembling was a piece of cake.

[JohnW51]

Adding the metal brackets to keep the uprights from leaning out is a nice touch. I've made similar items using plywood or 1x4 strips for bracing, but the metal brackets are much simpler and easier to attach too!

[jgreen52]

I am planning to make a rack for my parents new patio and fire pit; I really like the design only question is what type I wood works best...sturdy/long lasting ?

[PeteNH]

Thanks for the idea.  I just tweaked your design a little.  I used 10ft 2 x 4's, picked up a 5th one to use for the sides of the box, tops of the side rails, and for a extra insert inside the box at the 5 foot mark.  This allowed me to go with 5ft. side rails.  I used a slightly longer bracket too...I believe it was 12". 

Thanks again for the idea!!

[biker_trash_1340]

Looks good.I like the idea of putting it up on blocks, It would make it much easier to clean under with a blower. I may have to try that next year.

[PeteNH]

Yeah, I figured it would keep the water on the ground from soaking up into the base of the rack. I had 6 of those round pavers left from the old walkway to the house. I had it paved when I did the driveway...

[corioreo]

We needed additional wood storage this year, and after researching many different designs, we settled on this one for its simplicity. We got the straps (very cheap) and pressure-treated 2x4s, and made this rack in about 5 minutes, for a total cost of about $15. It is a perfect, simple design, with no lumber wasted whatsoever. Ours is already full of wood, and looks like it will hold up for years, and we plan to make a few more now!

[dean1986]

Here is the wood rack we made using these plans

[wobblestar]

Yes. Great simple design. I'll make something like that myself.

Mark

[gezortenplotz]

Great design, dubious placement of the wood rack. 

While convenient to wander out to your deck and grab your firewood, termites might be a problem. Instead of putting the rack on your deck, it's recommended that your firewood be placed well away from the foundation of the house.

[biker_trash_1340]

Termites are not a problem here in Michigan. The wood only stays up on the deck for the winter, and refilled as needed. In the summer I stack it well off in the back yard.

[jdege]

That is a beautifully simple design.