Instructions for a Drying Rack

Preparation

• 1

  Cut the aluminum flat bar into four 32-inch lengths, two 30-inch lengths, two 17-inch lengths and three 12-inch pieces, using the jigsaw.

• 2

  Measure 2 inches from either end of each 32-inch flat bar length, and bend the ends of each bar to 90-degrees at these points, using the pliers. Both bent feet at either end of each bar should point in the same direction. Drill a 1/4-inch hole, 1 inch from the tips of the bent feet.

• 3

  Measure and mark 3-inch segments along each 32-inch bar, starting from the 90-degree bend. Drill 1/4-inch holes through these marks in each bar. Clothespins will be attached at these holes.

• 4

  Measure and mark 10 inches, then 20 inches from the end of each 30-inch bar. Drill 1/4-inch holes, 1 inch from either end of each bar, and at the 10- and 20-inch marks.

• 5

  Measure and mark 2 inches and 3 1/2 inches in, from one end of each 12-inch bar. Bend the bars to 90-degree angles at both marks, starting with the 2 inch marks, using pliers. Bend the 3 1/2-inch marks in the same direction as the 2-inch bends. Once bent, each bar should have a square hook at one end. These hanger bars will fit over the top of the door, suspending the drying hack.

• 6

  Measure and mark 4 inches from the non-bent ends of the 12-inch hanger bars. Drill 1/4-inch holes at the mark on each bar. These holes will accommodate the hanger frame.

• 7

  Measure and mark 1 inch down from the bent ends of two 12-inch hanger bars. Drill 1/4-inch holes at these marks. These holes will accommodate the support bars for the frame.

Assembly

• 8

  Lay the four 32-inch bars parallel, on a flat surface. Place a 30-inch bar against either end of the four parallel bars. Line up the holes in the bent feet of the 32-inch bars with the equally spaced holes along the 30-inch bars. Fasten the bent feet at the end of each 32-inch bar to the matching holes in each 30-inch bar, using machine screws, a socket wrench and screwdriver. Before permanently fastening the corners of one end of the frame, attach a 12-inch hanger to each corner. The result should be a 32-by-30-inch rectangular frame with two middle bars, and two hanger bars attached to two adjacent corners.

• 9

  Measure and mark 15 inches to the halfway point on the hanger side of the aluminum frame. Drill a 1/4-inch hole at this mark. Fasten the remaining hanger using a machine screw, socket wrench and screwdriver.

• 10

  Drill 1/4-inch holes, 1/2 inch from both ends of each 17-inch bar. Position each 17-inch bar diagonally from the top of the corner hangers to a point on each outer 32-inch bar. Mark a point on the side of each 32-inch bar that corresponds with the hole in each 17-inch bar. Drill 1/4-inch holes in the sides of the frame at these points.

• 11

  Fasten the ends of the 17-inch bars to the remaining holes in each corner hanger and the holes along the sides of the outer 32-inch bars using machine screws, a socket wrench and a screwdriver. One end of each 17-inch bar should be bent flush against the hanger bars. The other end of the 17-inch bars should be twisted to fit against the outside of the frame using pliers.

• 12

  Hang the frame to the outside of your closet door. Fasten clothes pins to the holes along the 32-inch bars. To do this, thread a machine screw through the hole at the center of each clothespin spring. Secure each pin to the frame, using a socket wrench and screwdriver.

• 13

  Hang your clothes from the clothespins.