Drying Rack suggestions.

[bravedave]

Starting to build a hanging drying rack. Current plan is to make 4, 2'x2' square frames that will frame fiberglass window screening that the buds will rest on. Each rack will be attached to the other by either small chain, rope, or something with the top rack having eyehooks on each corner that will attach with rope to an S-hook or some other means to hang the unit with. I have ripped the boards and cut the screen but wondered if anyone had an thoughts or suggestions before I start putting things together. Thanks.

 

[justugh]

change your mesh screen to a fabric type with small weave .....less damage to the buds

 

[bravedave]

change your mesh screen to a fabric type with small weave .....less damage to the buds

Thanks...this fiberglass mesh screen I have cut is actually fairly soft and it has a pretty tight weave...doesn't stop "no see-em bugs but woven tighter to catch most all. Are you talking a fabric type screen or just some small weave fabric like a bedsheet? I guess I was avoiding anything that might absorb anything. ??

This rack is a result of a previous consult of ours btw (retractable clothesline idea)...I did not make it a continuum of that in case this might be helpful to others but planned on pinging you if you did not see this. Thanks again.

 

[Red1966]

A sheet has too tight a weave. You need air to be able to circulate freely. I think the fiberglass window screening will work fine. DO NOT use metal screening. That said, I use one of those commercially available ones. Just so easy to store when not in use. Even came with a fitted bag.

 

[bravedave]

A sheet has too tight a weave. You need air to be able to circulate freely. I think the fiberglass window screening will work fine. DO NOT use metal screening. That said, I use one of those commercially available ones. Just so easy to store when not in use. Even came with a fitted bag.

Yeah, ultimately I look to use something to stack and hook all of the racks together so it would become a 2'x2'x8" package. I looked at the ones you can purchase and figured I would try this first...again had all the materials and tools so...how better to spend a Sunday.

Of course, I have no idea about quantity at this point. Do you think these 4 racks will accommodate 8 plants...I am guessing somewhere in the 1-2# category??

 

[a mongo frog]

why can't u just hang dry them? to me the quality of buds is night and day from hanging and screens or racks or whatever.

 

[Red1966]

Yeah, ultimately I look to use something to stack and hook all of the racks together so it would become a 2'x2'x8" package. I looked at the ones you can purchase and figured I would try this first...again had all the materials and tools so...how better to spend a Sunday.

Of course, I have no idea about quantity at this point. Do you think these 4 racks will accommodate 8 plants...I am guessing somewhere in the 1-2# category??

That depends on how successful you are at growing and how big your plants are. 3 would probably do it, but an extra one is a good idea

 

[justugh]

Thanks...this fiberglass mesh screen I have cut is actually fairly soft and it has a pretty tight weave...doesn't stop "no see-em bugs but woven tighter to catch most all. Are you talking a fabric type screen or just some small weave fabric like a bedsheet? I guess I was avoiding anything that might absorb anything. ??

This rack is a result of a previous consult of ours btw (retractable clothesline idea)...I did not make it a continuum of that in case this might be helpful to others but planned on pinging you if you did not see this. Thanks again.

np man

the stuff i am talking about is closer to the what is on the market

http://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Nutrients-Quick-Drying-Large/dp/B004TESI84

figure they know what they are doing since they are selling it ...........all the other racks i seen has something more like that then what u are talking about so there is some reason they use it and not the other stuff we do not see

 

[bravedave]

Thanks. As I had the screen as well as the frame boards cut...I did put one tray together and although the next one I build will be a bit lighter I think this is going to work out. I also had 30ft of braided rope so the plan is run rope up through drilled holes on the corners of the frames. Tying a knot at the bottom of the rope supporting the bottom frame and then every foot thereafter either a knot or a toggle will hold each successive frame. Your example above has 6 trays...I am now thinking I will add a 5th with hopes that I need it.

 

[ElfoodStampo]

Do your self a favor and splurge on something like this. It makes for super easy drying you can fit quite a bit in these.

http://hydrobuilder.com/flippable-drying-rack-with-zipper-2-ft.html?dzid=strands_DR24UZIP

 

[bravedave]

Do your self a favor ...
http://hydrobuilder.com/flippable-drying-rack-with-zipper-2-ft.html?dzid=strands_DR24UZIP

Yeah ...mine is going to be a bit "klunky" in comparison. Part of the beauty though, is the fact that I am using up stuff that I have had sitting around for a while and this rack is going to cost me pretty much nothing.

 

[ElfoodStampo]

Yeah ...mine is going to be a bit "klunky" in comparison. Part of the beauty though, is the fact that I am using up stuff that I have had sitting around for a while and this rack is going to cost me pretty much nothing.

fair enough, I know where your coming from. I hope it doesn't become a headache.
Show some pics when you get done with it!

 

[justugh]

Thanks. As I had the screen as well as the frame boards cut...I did put one tray together and although the next one I build will be a bit lighter I think this is going to work out. I also had 30ft of braided rope so the plan is run rope up through drilled holes on the corners of the frames. Tying a knot at the bottom of the rope supporting the bottom frame and then every foot thereafter either a knot or a toggle will hold each successive frame. Your example above has 6 trays...I am now thinking I will add a 5th with hopes that I need it.

the one i showed also detaches so u have 3 .....lvls of 2

u could apply some nails and reshape them so u lock in a piece of rope.....this way u can hang only as many lvls as u need

it makes the wind moving tho alot more effective since not traveling tho unused areas slowing it down or diverting it

 

[bravedave]

the one i showed also detaches so u have 3 .....lvls of 2

u could apply some nails and reshape them so u lock in a piece of rope.....this way u can hang only as many lvls as u need

it makes the wind moving tho alot more effective since not traveling tho unused areas slowing it down or diverting it

Funny you should mentions the nails. Last night as I was messing with the rope, discovering that tying the knots at exactly the right spot to make things even being a pain in the ass, I too hit upon the nail (toggle) idea...and it will be pretty slick I think. It will also help in storage as I can just remove the nails and pull the rope completely out or remove the nails, just leaving the bottom knot, stacking the trays and knotting or toggling the top to keep the tray stack together. I will probably finish it in the next couple of days. 2'x2' seems large but I see them manufactured ones are 2' and 3" in diameter so ... Might have to get my wife to make me a fancy bag to store it in.

 

[Squidbilly]

I stack bricks and old recycled screens from windows to make my drying rack if I need one. I prefer to hang entire plants for a slow dry, then trim right before they get jarred.

 

[bravedave]

why can't u just hang dry them? to me the quality of buds is night and day from hanging and screens or racks or whatever.

Been meaning to respond...I was given the impression on a couple different threads here that racks were preferred. Just helped a buddy who has it all hung and it worked great it seemed... albeit lines all over the place. I guess that is one advantage to the rack, space...although certainly do not want to give up quality for a little gain there. I think I may run one or two lines too, just to have a comparison.

 

[bravedave]

I stack bricks and old recycled screens from windows to make my drying rack if I need one. I prefer to hang entire plants for a slow dry, then trim right before they get jarred.

Ok...so I like the idea of this...love to be able to snip the trunk, spin them upside down and hang them where they currently sit. Say you have a 5 foot plant...how long would it hang before you started jarring?

 

[Aeroknow]

Been meaning to respond...I was given the impression on a couple different threads here that racks were preferred. Just helped a buddy who has it all hung and it worked great it seemed... albeit lines all over the place. I guess that is one advantage to the rack, space...although certainly do not want to give up quality for a little gain there. I think I may run one or two lines too, just to have a comparison.

If looking for quality, don't trim wet and screen dry.
Instead, chop plant down. Cut into manageable pieces, Pluck fan leaves(makes it easier to trim when dry), and hang to dry.
When dry, pull down, put into bins(keep an eye on the moisture), and have fun yeah right lol
I used to get away with trimming wet and screening. But this is 2014, and I'm in CA.
Only stuff we screen dry these days(in those hanging screens), is our lower popcorn shit off our outdoor plants, that we ran through a trim machine.
Trust the people telling you NOT to screen dry. Or you run the risk of your bud smelling like hay, or not smelling at all. Not worth it rite. Later

 

[GrowerGoneWild]

Trust the people telling you NOT to screen dry. Or you run the risk of your bud smelling like hay, or not smelling at all. Not worth it rite. Later

Cool.. I've always wondered about those things.. Looks like it would work. But naw.. Ill just keep doing it the old fashoned way.

 

[Aeroknow]

Cool.. I've always wondered about those things.. Looks like it would work. But naw.. Ill just keep doing it the old fashoned way.

The only reason I had started to trim wet, was because I was allergic as fuck when I would trim dry. I don't know what changed(old age maybe), But I'm not so allergic anymore. Besides, like I said, It don't cut it no mo