JME1414 Design Project: Drying Rack for Brushes

Estimated cost: $57.00

• Wooden boards
• Screws (at least 1/4in longer than board thickness)
• Hole saw bits (multiple sizes as desired)
• Cobalt drill bits: 3/32in & 11/32in
• Hinge kit
• Drill

• Clamps

Optional:

• Wood stain & paint brush

• Sandpaper

Use preferred saw (hand saw, table saw, etc) to make the following cuts:

• 10in x 6in (4 pieces)
• 6in x 6in (2 pieces)

• Drill hole pairs with diameter: 3/4 in, 5/8in, 1/2in , 1/3in, and 1/4in
• Use pencil and ruler to map center for drill bit.

• Use clamps to hold boards together prior to drilling
• Use 11/32in drill bit for pilot holes
• Install screws at least 1/4in from rims to prevent cracking

• Measure and rule out location for hinges
• Use chisel and mallet to create 2 shallow grooves for hinges
• Station hinges with tape
• Drill 3/32in pilot holes for hinge screws
• Install screws and remove tape

• Sand down wood surface
• Burr box's rims and edges
• Paint 2-3 coats of water-based wood-stain
• Leave outdoors for 1 hour or until fully dried

• If the brushes are dripping wet, maybe place a napkin/towel beneath to catch the water, like this.