DIY Dry rack from PVC piping

[Elorfindor]

Can you let us know the costs you found? I know container store is very expensive…

I ended up spending about $130 between 50ft of PVC, and all the connectors. 2/3 of the whole cost was connectors at about $3 avg/piece

 

[Elorfindor]

I ended up spending about $130 between 50ft of PVC, and all the connectors. 2/3 of the whole cost was connectors at about $3 avg/piece

Oh, and I went to Menard's

 

[Bearded Diver]

Oh, and I went to Menard's

Nice. I don’t have that store in my state, but I’m sure it will be about the same price. Currently using a rolling metal rack that used to be a “rolling closet” for visitors. Corroded now, so I’ll be building one of these.

I would imagine you don’t use any glue at the joints, so you can break down the rack if necessary?

 

[Elorfindor]

Nice. I don’t have that store in my state, but I’m sure it will be about the same price. Currently using a rolling metal rack that used to be a “rolling closet” for visitors. Corroded now, so I’ll be building one of these.

I would imagine you don’t use any glue at the joints, so you can break down the rack if necessary?

Yeah, it is kept inside so I didn't see the need to seal it, and like you said, I can break it down if needed although some of those joints are TIGHT!

 

[Bearded Diver]

Yeah, it is kept inside so I didn't see the need to seal it, and like you said, I can break it down if needed although some of those joints are TIGHT!

Thank you for the info. I’ll be putting one together real soon. May I ask how much weight you’ve tossed on the rack, (guesstimate of course )

 

[Elorfindor]

Thank you for the info. I’ll be putting one together real soon. May I ask how much weight you’ve tossed on the rack, (guesstimate of course )

That much, BP/W will have a hanger soon from the bottom rack

 

[KenE]

So, I will give you some suggestions. If you size your PVC correctly you can insert a wooden dowel on the cross pieces, I believe I used 1.25" PVC and 1" dowel. Also, glue the ends onto the cross pieces, you don't want that to separate under load. I also glued the fittings at angle to maintain the angle, mine wanted to slip down and found boots on the ground. I also sized mine to fit on a large dog crate tray, it catches water, then dries naturally. Mine is just wide enough for a wetsuit width and BC lower in front. I will have to take some pictures.

 

[Bearded Diver]

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That much, BP/W will have a hanger soon from the bottom rack

This is awesome. I certainly need to do this sooner then later.

 

[Bearded Diver]

So, I will give you some suggestions. If you size your PVC correctly you can insert a wooden dowel on the cross pieces, I believe I used 1.25" PVC and 1" dowel. Also, glue the ends onto the cross pieces, you don't want that to separate under load. I also glued the fittings at angle to maintain the angle, mine wanted to slip down and found boots on the ground. I also sized mine to fit on a large dog crate tray, it catches water, then dries naturally. Mine is just wide enough for a wetsuit width and BC lower in front. I will have to take some pictures.

Thank you very much for the suggestions. I look forward to viewing a photo when you get around to it.

Ps- your profile picture is very nice. Did you have any specific settings on your camera when you took the image?

 

[KenE]

Did you have any specific settings on your camera when you took the image?

Sorry, I cannot take credit for photo, borrowed it from internet. I dive to relax and photography is not part of that plan.