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Use a miter saw or a circular saw to make the cuts for the wood. The overall dimensions of this rack are 40 ½ inches wide by 31 ⅝ inches tall by 18 inches deep.
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Assemble the lower frame that will hold the firewood. Use wood glue and 2½ inch wood screws to connect the boards. Always pre-drill pilot holes prior to inserting a screw.
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Make the second box, which will support the table top. Use wood glue and two screws at each location.
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Attach the legs to the shelf frame with wood glue and four screws in each location.
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Flip the entire firewood rack right side up. Attach the lower shelf by using 1-inch thick spacer boards to hold the shelf in place, while attaching each corner with four 2½ inch screws with the shelf 1 inch off of the ground.
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Using the cedar pickets, cut 12 short pieces, which will be used to cover the sides.
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Use 80 grit sandpaper and an orbital sander to smooth ouot the cedar pickets on one side.
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Cut four picket boards for the table top. Use a table saw to tip the width down on each board so they fit the width of the top perfectly.
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Fill in the screw holes with wood putty. Allow time to cure.
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Sand the firewood storage frame to remove rough edges and excess wood putty.
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After reading the product label for proper application and safety instructions, paint the frame using Krylon® SUPERMAXX® All-In-One in Gloss Mandarin. Allow time to dry.
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Using Krylon® SUPERMAXX® All-In-One in Gloss Almond, spray light coats on the pickets. Allow time to dry.
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Attach the cedar pickets to the frame using 1½ wood screws.
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Attach the table top from the top side using 1½ inch long screws.
