DIY Flexi First attempt.

I decided to build my own 4 shelve flexi rack using 1 1/2" thick 24" x 18" maple butcher blocks purchased from a local dealer. How far in from the corners should I drill the holes for my 5/8" metal rods?

Thanks.
Brian

bcretty09-23-2008 3:32am

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yioryos Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 723 posts 09-24-2008 at 03:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I build a two Salamander Archetype clones flexi-racks,and I wasn't happy with the results,the flexi-racks were unstable and wobbly.Here is my suggestion.The distance of the hole from the edge should be double the hole diameter.Go for 1" or 1"-1/4 rods brass or stainless steel.The shelves could be 2" or thicker maple,for hardware get a machinist to turn some donut shaped brass fateners instead of regular "nuts".See the Mapleshade Samson rack for inspiration.Yes it won't be cheap but quality never is. Regards George
yioryos Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 723 posts 09-24-2008 at 03:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Correction above " read FASTENERS instead of fateners"LOL George

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