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Equipment/PVC & Screen Drying Rack
Moderate1 hour$15–$25Safety: Moderate Risk

PVC & Screen Drying Rack

Stackable mesh trays — dry 20 sheets in the footprint of one.

Time
1 hour
Cost
$15–$25

Steps

  1. 01

    Cut PVC into a rectangle frame for each shelf — 30x40 cm is a good size.

  2. 02

    Assemble each shelf with 4 elbows; build vertical posts from tees so frames stack.

  3. 03

    Stretch screen across each frame and zip-tie tight every 5 cm. Trim excess.

  4. 04

    Stack the shelves with 5–8 cm gaps so air flows.

  5. 05

    Lay couched sheets on the screens to air-dry.

Materials
5
  • — 4 m of 3/4" PVC pipe
  • — 8 PVC elbows + 4 tees per shelf
  • — Window screen (one piece per shelf, 5 cm larger than frame)
  • — Zip ties
  • — Hacksaw or PVC cutter

Safety

Moderate Risk

Involves dust, mild chemistry, sharp tools, or solvents. Use PPE and ventilate.

Hazards identified
  • Sharp tools — cut hazard
Quick checklist
  • ☐Always cut away from your body and bracing hand
  • ☐Keep blades sharp; dull tools slip
  • ☐Work in a ventilated area; keep food and drink out of the studio
  • ☐Read each material's safety data sheet (SDS) before starting
  • ☐Have water, soap, and a first-aid kit accessible

Heuristic guidance derived from listed materials. Always consult each material's safety data sheet (SDS) and a qualified instructor before attempting.

Notes

Air circulates through the mesh, so sheets dry evenly without mildew. Disassembles flat for storage.