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4. Position the Spacers C behind the mounting holes, and fasten to the
wall using the fasteners (not included) described in the recommended
installations.
Note: Customizing your Portamate Wood Rack is easy and practical to
solve workshop storage needs.
Recommended Installations:
1. See Step 3 of assembly instructions for drywall or other paneled wall
sheeting.
2. Installing on masonry walls: Use 1/4" (6mm) masonry anchors. The
assembled wood rack is 1 5/8" (41mm) thick so a suitable length of
anchor is 3" (76mm) minimum. Use the proper drill bits and fasteners to
create a solid, strong hold of your wood rack.
3. Installing on a steel wall or shed: Mount the racks securely to a portion
of the structural framework at top and bottom of sides so the weight
is properly transferred to the wall. To do this, first install floor to roof
verticals such as 2 x4 and secure with fasteners every 12" (300 mm).
The assembled wood rack is 1 5/8" (41mm) thick so a suitable length of
fastener is 3" (76 mm) and 1/4" (6 mm) diameter. Figures 5 & 6.
4. Installing on wood fence: Structural reinforcement of the fence section
is required because it was not designed to carry a load. This can easily
be achieved by installing the proper horizontal supports between fence
posts and then using vertical supports as shown. The assembled wood
rack is 1 5/8" (41mm) thick so a suitable length of fastener is 3" (76 mm)
and 1/4" (6mm) diameter. Figure 7.
Customizing Your Wood Rack:
1. For Outdoor Use: Weather protection of your materials is achieved by
creating a custom cover. Anchor a horizontal board the length of your
material above the wood rack. Take a sheet of vinyl or thick plastic and
attach several thin wood battens to the inside with staples to keep it from
flapping around. The batten at the top is used to screw it to the anchor
board. Reinforcing strips can be glued in to avoid puncture from the
horizontal rack bars.
2. Convenient shelf: The bottom
rack is easily converted to a
shelf to store shorter pieces of
material. A lip can be added
to your shelves to prevent
roll-off of round stock material.
3. Handy Hooks: If you mount
your wood rack closer to
the ceiling, the bottom
rack can be customized
to provide great locations
for hooks to organize
power cords or power tools.
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