Snowboarding is a popular winter sport enjoyed by enthusiasts of all ages. According to the website ABC-of-Snowboarding, snowboarding is the fastest-growing winter sport in 2010 and has 3.4 million participants. To keep your snowboard in the proper condition, it should be kept indoors. A snowboard rack in your house, apartment or garage can keep your boards organized. With a few materials, tools and an open afternoon, you can build a functional snowboard rack.
Step 1
Design the rack. Determine how many snowboards the rack will hold. Each snowboard requires 6 inches of space between the dowels.
For example, a rack holding five boards would be 38 inches long with six dowels: 30 inches of snowboard space, 6 inches for the dowels and 1 inch on each end.
Step 2
Purchase the materials for the rack. You can find all of the necessary supplies at your local home improvement or building supply store.
Step 3
Cut the wood. Saw the plank to size. Cut the dowels to 15-inch lengths.
Step 4
Measure and mark the spacing for the dowels. Measure 1 inch from the end and mark. Measure another inch and mark. Measure 6 inches and mark. Measure 1 inch and mark. Continue this 6 inch and 1 inch pattern to the end of the board.
Step 5
Drill holes in the plank for the dowels. Select a drill bit slightly less than 1 inch. Drill the holes 3/4 of an inch deep.
Step 6
Join the dowels to the plank. Apply a drop of wood glue to each hole. Use a hammer and gently tap the dowels into place.
Step 7
Stand the longest snowboard you can find straight up against the wall. Mark the wall at the tip of the board. This will determine the upper edge of your rack.
Step 8
Mount the rack. Locate the studs in the wall. Install the rack by screwing into the studs. Level the rack after the first screw is in place.
Tips and Warnings
- For a finished look, sand the edges and paint the rack.
- The Power Tool Institute website advises "to avoid accidents, power tool operators must be knowledgeable and thoroughly prepared," and warns that "inexperienced, untrained, and unprepared operators can be injured within minutes of attempting to use a power tool."
Things You'll Need
- 1 inch x 6 inch wood plank
- 1 inch x 15 inch wood dowels
- 3-inch wood screws
- Wood glue
- Saw
- Drill and bit
- Power screwdriver
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Level
- Stud finder
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