What you’ll build
Each side is two 30″ 2x2 posts on a 20″ 2x3 runner with two 1x3 side rails. 30½″ 1x3 rails join the sides at three heights, and two shelves of five 1x3 slats each hold the wood.
Shopping list
Buy these boards. The list fits every cut onto standard lengths and leaves ⅛″ for each saw cut and ¼″ for trimming board ends.
| Lumber | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 2x3 | 8 ft | 1 |
| 2x2 | 8 ft | 2 |
| 1x3 | 8 ft | 5 |
Cut list
All 26 parts, grouped so you can cut matching pieces together. Exact lengths and end-cut angles for every part are in the free plan in the TimberLab app.
| Part | Lumber | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Slat | 1x3 | 10 |
| Rail | 1x3 | 6 |
| Post | 2x2 | 4 |
| Rail | 1x3 | 4 |
| Base | 2x3 | 2 |
Tools
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Speed square
- Eye & ear protection
- Drill
- Miter saw
- Clamps
- Sander
Step-by-step instructions
Assemble Left Posts to Runner
Lay the 20-inch left base runner flat on your work surface. Align the 30-inch front and back left posts onto the top face, holding them flush with the outer sides and inset from each end. Clamp the posts square to the runner.
Attach Left Side Rails
Position the two 12 1/2-inch left side rails between the posts, seating one near the base and one flush with the top ends. Align all outer faces flush and clamp the side frame together.
Assemble Right Posts to Runner
Attach Right Side Rails
Connect Lower and Middle Rails
Attach Top Cross Rails
Install Lower Shelf Slats
Install Middle Shelf Slats
Get the full plan: all 8 steps and every cut length.
Download TimberLab and open Firewood rack in the catalog to get every cut length and end-cut angle, all 8 assembly steps in 3D, and Timbo, the AI build helper. Catalog plans are free to open; some features, such as AI edits, require a subscription.
For outdoor use, choose a rot-resistant or pressure-treated lumber (rated for ground contact where wood touches soil) and exterior-rated screws. Seal the end grain, build on level ground, and check the joints each season.
Change the size or design
This plan is one of the projects in the TimberLab app’s catalog. In the app you can turn the model in 3D, follow the assembly steps one part at a time, and ask for changes in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter” or “add a shelf”. The cut list and shopping list update to match the new design.
Questions about this plan
How much lumber do I need to build this firewood rack?
The shopping list calls for 1 × 2x3 at 8 ft; 2 × 2x2 at 8 ft; 5 × 1x3 at 8 ft. It groups every cut onto standard board lengths and leaves room for saw cuts and trimming the board ends.
How big is the finished firewood rack?
It is 34 ½″ wide, 31 ½″ tall, and 20″ deep.
What tools do I need?
You need a tape measure, pencil, speed square, eye & ear protection, drill, miter saw, clamps, sander.
Can I change the size of this firewood rack?
Yes. Open the firewood rack in the TimberLab app and describe the change in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter”. The 3D model, cut list, and shopping list update together.
Where can I get the full firewood rack plan?
The full plan, with every cut length and all 8 assembly steps in 3D, is free in the TimberLab app. Download TimberLab on the App Store and open the firewood rack in its catalog.
