The metal pieces have just enough heft to give them strength.Mine had a couple minor scratches that I touched up with some flat black spray paint, a touch up that probably wasn't necessary.
While waiting for my "log rack" to arrive from Amazon, I bought another model from the big box, chain hardware store for ten dollars less. The two by fours didn't fit the slots in my bargain log rack and I had to shave them a bit to make them fit. Also the ends came in two pieces that had to be assembled.
I like the log rack from Amazon much better.
On one log rack I added a pair of vertical boards to make two storage areas. I use the narrower of the spots for small diameter pieces of wood. It's worked out nicely.
To keep the wooden supports of the firewood rack up off the ground I've placed the rack on some concrete blocks. This elevates the rack and tends to keep the wood drier. I measured the bottom boards from outer edge to outer edge; it's only about 10.5". The other end is almost an inch wider. An extra inch would have been nice for better stability. One could probably adjust the width a little by forcing spacers between the support boards or manually trying to bend the end pieces wider. Now that my rack is set up, I don't think I'll bother trying to widen it now.
All in all I am mostly pleased with this product.
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This worked in the spot I wanted to use it. It is simple to assemble and does the job. I would have liked the product description to indicate I needed to provide the 2X4s and the screws.Best Deals for Panacea 15206 Adjustable Length Log Rack
I got this product at Lowe's for $29.68. I used longer, larger pan head screws with 6' pressure treated 2x4 base lumber. Total price with lumber was about $35.00. The pipe is smaller in diameter than the other firewood rack I have. The other rack includes the base and is selling for well over $50.00. In order to compensate for what seems to be flimsy pipe size, I added a length of heavy duty rope tied between the tops of the supports. It is definitely not coming apart now. I'm satisfied with it for the money and if needed, I can replace the support rope every few years. Because in my opinion it requires "field engineering" to make it right, I believe it only deserves 3 stars.Honest reviews on Panacea 15206 Adjustable Length Log Rack
Assembled unit with regular 2X4 studding material. Measured the custom width I needed for the rack. Cut a set of 2X4 rails out of one 2X4X8 length and used left over piece for a 'T' brace between the the 2X4 rails. Filled rack to the top with wood. A little flex on the rails but feels sturdy enough. It works...Note: You supply the screws. Also, because studding 2X4s are less than 2" X 4", there is some "slop" in the rail slot openings they are larger closer to a "real" 2X4 size. Not a problem but worth noting.
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Excellent product. It perfoms just how I thought it would. Easliy adjustable to fit your needs.
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