sudsmaster
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LOL, it's DONE!
World's Largest Drying Rack
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View from side
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View from below
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Full view from above
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What a relief this thing is finally done. I knew it wouldn't be cheap (over $800 for lumber alone), but I really didn't think it would take as long as it did. Eventually I developed the most efficient ways to rip the 2x4's and 2x6's into 2x2's, and to lay them out and fasten them to the pergola, but it still took longer than I initially thought it would.
The nice thing is that now I can go up there and do repairs/etc. without risking falling through into the pond below. Did that once, ouch!, and didn't want a repeat.
And if perchance I decide to hose down a big rug, I know exactly where I'll bring it to dry in the sun...!
Note: the plywood in the foreground of the last photo is a 2x8 foot piece. I lay it on top of the lightweight metal roofing over the covered patio so that I can traverse it on the way to the pergola.
The nice thing is that now I can go up there and do repairs/etc. without risking falling through into the pond below. Did that once, ouch!, and didn't want a repeat.
And if perchance I decide to hose down a big rug, I know exactly where I'll bring it to dry in the sun...!
Note: the plywood in the foreground of the last photo is a 2x8 foot piece. I lay it on top of the lightweight metal roofing over the covered patio so that I can traverse it on the way to the pergola.
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Dimensions of the World's Biggest Drying Rack
16 feet wide, 22 feet long, 8 feet elevation above ground.
Made entirely of heart redwood, with steel posts and steel I-beams for support underneath.
16 feet wide, 22 feet long, 8 feet elevation above ground.
Made entirely of heart redwood, with steel posts and steel I-beams for support underneath.
oldhouseman
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Great looking
work there Rich, I still have several projects to do on my place, feel free to come over anytime!!!!
work there Rich, I still have several projects to do on my place, feel free to come over anytime!!!!
Very impressive, Rich. Guess that new table saw/front-loading washer paid for itself, LOL! Now, you (and all those plants) can sit back and enjoy it.
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Thanks, Guys!
Yes, the yard does take a lot of upkeep, and by now it's gotten rather overgrown. The wisteria is fixin' to invade the pergola, which I don't particularly want. It would look nice but the stuff is very aggressive and hard to control. I might try planting some more grape vines - some volunteer sauvignon blanc vines have already started up on one side of the structure, but those grapes are poor quality (sour until they ripen but by then they've split and molded). Probably will put in some concord and/or muscat type grapes instead.
Then there's the english ivy which grows on fences on three sides of the property, as well as in some interior locations. It's also a problem but does afford good privacy - one chain link fence is 12 feet high in the back and completely covered with the ivy. Once shredded the clippings make good compost. But the dust from the leaves is nasty - have to wear a mask and even then it gets my eyes and irritates. Might have to wear a full face mask next time I shear it under control.
Yes, the yard does take a lot of upkeep, and by now it's gotten rather overgrown. The wisteria is fixin' to invade the pergola, which I don't particularly want. It would look nice but the stuff is very aggressive and hard to control. I might try planting some more grape vines - some volunteer sauvignon blanc vines have already started up on one side of the structure, but those grapes are poor quality (sour until they ripen but by then they've split and molded). Probably will put in some concord and/or muscat type grapes instead.
Then there's the english ivy which grows on fences on three sides of the property, as well as in some interior locations. It's also a problem but does afford good privacy - one chain link fence is 12 feet high in the back and completely covered with the ivy. Once shredded the clippings make good compost. But the dust from the leaves is nasty - have to wear a mask and even then it gets my eyes and irritates. Might have to wear a full face mask next time I shear it under control.
Beautiful - a lot of work but well worth it for the extra drying space!
Your yard is spectacular - so many beautiful plants. I'll never forget seeing Hibiscus in California for the first time. Here, they are potted plants on the patio or indoors (if you can get them to survive) but out there, they are hedges!
Your yard is spectacular - so many beautiful plants. I'll never forget seeing Hibiscus in California for the first time. Here, they are potted plants on the patio or indoors (if you can get them to survive) but out there, they are hedges!
sudsmaster
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Greg,
I think the hibiscus lives further south than here. But that is taro in the middle of the pond. It freezed back some in the winter, but generally recovers and does great. No, I don't eat it, but I suppose I could.
Jeff,
Sure, you can bring your sweaters over, but only if you knit some for the koi. I'll have to email you their dimensions.
;-)
I think the hibiscus lives further south than here. But that is taro in the middle of the pond. It freezed back some in the winter, but generally recovers and does great. No, I don't eat it, but I suppose I could.
Jeff,
Sure, you can bring your sweaters over, but only if you knit some for the koi. I'll have to email you their dimensions.
;-)
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Absolutely beautiful......
Not only a great drying rack but also a great spot for landing with your rug apparently. Endora, move over! ;-)
Wonderful job Rich!
Wonderful job Rich!
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Louis,
A magic carpet would be very nice indeed. Esp. one that would fit into a front loader!
A magic carpet would be very nice indeed. Esp. one that would fit into a front loader!
thomasortega
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heheheh... If you see the carpet I stucked inside my affinity washer you´ll think I´m crazy.
I still don´t know how they survived (the washer and the carpet).
I still don´t know how they survived (the washer and the carpet).
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... By the drying rack, I can imagine the size of the dryer LOL
This gave me an idea for a few new threads...
This gave me an idea for a few new threads...
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Thomas,
I have washed a 5x7 carpet in my Neptune on a regular basis. Granted, it was relatively thin and polyolefin, but if I folded it carefully it fit in just right and didn't damage the boot. Usually I'd dry it on the clothesline, but the big drying rack over the fish pond would be much better. Right now the carpet is "protecting" some gym equipment from the brick floor in the patio kitchen, but it has accumulated a lot of grunge and so I might just sent it through the Neptune again at some point (would have to move the gym equipment, though).
I have washed a 5x7 carpet in my Neptune on a regular basis. Granted, it was relatively thin and polyolefin, but if I folded it carefully it fit in just right and didn't damage the boot. Usually I'd dry it on the clothesline, but the big drying rack over the fish pond would be much better. Right now the carpet is "protecting" some gym equipment from the brick floor in the patio kitchen, but it has accumulated a lot of grunge and so I might just sent it through the Neptune again at some point (would have to move the gym equipment, though).
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PS-the carpet in the first photo is 5' x 7'.
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well, I don´t know my carpet´s size in inches (we use metric system in Brazil) but it´s a huge square carpet I have under my dining room table.
It´s thin, but it weights more than 25kg (dry) (enough to overload a commercial washer) and affinity´s capacity is 10.1kg max.
I had to keep pushing the door until the cycle begins and the lock activates.
The load was so heavy that the motor suffered to ramp up from 300 to 900 rpm spin (not because of the off balance sensor)
It´s thin, but it weights more than 25kg (dry) (enough to overload a commercial washer) and affinity´s capacity is 10.1kg max.
I had to keep pushing the door until the cycle begins and the lock activates.
The load was so heavy that the motor suffered to ramp up from 300 to 900 rpm spin (not because of the off balance sensor)
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Affinity Abuse!
For shame! Overloading your dear front loader like that! ;-)
5'x7' is about 1.5m x 2.13m.
The Neptune's drum is 2.9 cu ft (82L). So the rug is a kind of tight squeeze. The backing is sort of stiff, which is why I had to fold it carefully in order to fit it. No way would it accept being crushed into the drum. Unfortunately there's a big crease down the middle from hanging it to dry on the line, but it was a cheap rug from Home Depot to begin with and the crease doesn't bother me much.
For shame! Overloading your dear front loader like that! ;-)
5'x7' is about 1.5m x 2.13m.
The Neptune's drum is 2.9 cu ft (82L). So the rug is a kind of tight squeeze. The backing is sort of stiff, which is why I had to fold it carefully in order to fit it. No way would it accept being crushed into the drum. Unfortunately there's a big crease down the middle from hanging it to dry on the line, but it was a cheap rug from Home Depot to begin with and the crease doesn't bother me much.
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Just measured my carpet.
it's 3.8m x 3.8m
Heheh I know It was an abuse, but I don't care... If if fails, I can just ask my ex colleagues at electrolux to send me other as a gift.
By the way, I'm ooking forward for the new front loader pair... If it pass by my front door, I'll take the LQ11 to my farm and pot the new laundry pair stacked on it's place.
it's 3.8m x 3.8m
Heheh I know It was an abuse, but I don't care... If if fails, I can just ask my ex colleagues at electrolux to send me other as a gift.
By the way, I'm ooking forward for the new front loader pair... If it pass by my front door, I'll take the LQ11 to my farm and pot the new laundry pair stacked on it's place.
sudsmaster
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Well, Thomas, I guess you will need the new 4.5 cu ft Electrolux front loader with the 7.5 cu ft dryer to handle your rug laundering needs.
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LOL
I think I need an Electrolux professional washer...
Preferably an old Electrolux-Wascator with Clarus control.
I think I need an Electrolux professional washer...
Preferably an old Electrolux-Wascator with Clarus control.
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Thomas,
Methinks you need your very own commercial laundry!
;-)
Methinks you need your very own commercial laundry!
;-)
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Belated correction...
The carpet in the first photo is 3' x 5'
!
The carpet in the first photo is 3' x 5'
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This would have been more appropriate in the "Latest Gadget" thread, but since that has scrolled off I'll put it here.
When I ripped all those 2x4's and 2x6's into 2x2's for this project, I hooked up a new Ridgid table saw to my old "original" 16 gallon Shop Vac. That vac is really really loud, so loud that I had to wear ear protection (the table saw was quiet by comparison).
Well, I put on my list of toys to buy, a new shop vacuum. I did some research and learned that of the lower priced models, the 14 gallon Ridgid shop vac is about the quietest as well as being a good deal.
So today I visited a local Home Depot to pick one up, but was disappointed to see that they had none of the highly rated 14 gallon models. But over on the side I spied a 16 gallon version on clearance - $169 dropped down to $99 - the same price as the 14 gallon model. Even better, this 16 gallon model has a stainless steel dust bin, instead of plastic. I had to get it if only for the great look.
But I'm rather pleased with it. There was some assembly required, but nothing too daunting. The best part is that this vac is QUIET. And then there are the big wheels in the rear, and the steel handle for manuvering it about.
When I ripped all those 2x4's and 2x6's into 2x2's for this project, I hooked up a new Ridgid table saw to my old "original" 16 gallon Shop Vac. That vac is really really loud, so loud that I had to wear ear protection (the table saw was quiet by comparison).
Well, I put on my list of toys to buy, a new shop vacuum. I did some research and learned that of the lower priced models, the 14 gallon Ridgid shop vac is about the quietest as well as being a good deal.
So today I visited a local Home Depot to pick one up, but was disappointed to see that they had none of the highly rated 14 gallon models. But over on the side I spied a 16 gallon version on clearance - $169 dropped down to $99 - the same price as the 14 gallon model. Even better, this 16 gallon model has a stainless steel dust bin, instead of plastic. I had to get it if only for the great look.
But I'm rather pleased with it. There was some assembly required, but nothing too daunting. The best part is that this vac is QUIET. And then there are the big wheels in the rear, and the steel handle for manuvering it about.
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Looks like I got the last good in-box 1950 Ridgid SS drum vac in the area. Visited some four other Home Depots, and some had the discount price at $126 instead of $99, and all the units in box had dented cannisters. Oh well, one is probably enough.
I'm guessing that the reason why this model is on heavy discount is for the same reason why so many are damaged - they were dented in shipment or from careless in-store handling, and the chain got tired of the product returns/unsellable stock. I guess I lucked out in finding an unopened undented one for $99.
There is a reason, however, why I'd like to get a second one. I'd like to dedicate one to the bead blasting cabinet, and one to the table saw. The bead blaster one will get a vacuum bag, the table saw, none. Or at least that's what I'm thinking. We'll just have to see.
I'm guessing that the reason why this model is on heavy discount is for the same reason why so many are damaged - they were dented in shipment or from careless in-store handling, and the chain got tired of the product returns/unsellable stock. I guess I lucked out in finding an unopened undented one for $99.
There is a reason, however, why I'd like to get a second one. I'd like to dedicate one to the bead blasting cabinet, and one to the table saw. The bead blaster one will get a vacuum bag, the table saw, none. Or at least that's what I'm thinking. We'll just have to see.
sudsmaster
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Looks like I got the last good in-box 1950 Ridgid SS drum vac in the area. Visited some four other Home Depots, and some had the discount price at $126 instead of $99, and all the units in box had dented cannisters. Oh well, one is probably enough.
I'm guessing that the reason why this model is on heavy discount is for the same reason why so many are damaged - they were dented in shipment or from careless in-store handling, and the chain got tired of the product returns/unsellable stock. I guess I lucked out in finding an unopened undented one for $99.
There is a reason, however, why I'd like to get a second one. I'd like to dedicate one to the bead blasting cabinet, and one to the table saw. The bead blaster one will get a vacuum bag, the table saw, none. Or at least that's what I'm thinking. We'll just have to see.
I'm guessing that the reason why this model is on heavy discount is for the same reason why so many are damaged - they were dented in shipment or from careless in-store handling, and the chain got tired of the product returns/unsellable stock. I guess I lucked out in finding an unopened undented one for $99.
There is a reason, however, why I'd like to get a second one. I'd like to dedicate one to the bead blasting cabinet, and one to the table saw. The bead blaster one will get a vacuum bag, the table saw, none. Or at least that's what I'm thinking. We'll just have to see.
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