Dinamitek presents a guide to making a DIY iron magazine rack.

Making an iron magazine rack with Dinamitek

If you love ironwork and want to create a cute project, also perfect as a gift idea, follow the instructions to make a lovely magazine rack.

The template you use to make this magazine rack can easily be used as a design for a firewood rack: the shape is the same, just add a wider base and taller sides. The planter can also be made using the same template, adjusting the dimensions.

Let's start making the magazine rack.

To shape the iron on the vice , you must first create counterforms . A large one for the curvature of the feet and a small one for the decorative elements on the walls.

The magazine rack will consist of four straight sides to be welded to the corners and four sides with rounded, curly legs, joined by a wide central base. Essentially, each square will have straight sides at the top and bottom and vertical sides with the curls facing downwards. Inside the two squares will be bent rods to create a pattern. The base of the magazine rack is a wide iron plate , which will also need to be welded .

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To be precise, first create the template drawing so you can replicate the same pattern twice. The magazine rack is made from two frames joined by a base. The two frames must be symmetrical to achieve a beautiful finished effect.

Using the counterforms, you'll be able to shape the various rods into the desired shape. With rods thinner than 15 mm, this operation doesn't require tools. For larger diameters, you'll need a rod bender.

Once you've cut and bent all the rebar pieces, you're ready to start building the magazine rack . Start by creating the two sloping walls, taking great care to create two identical, square frames. Weld a pair of legs together with a pair of crosspieces, and the wall is quickly completed.
The two frames need to be decorated: weld the various curled rods inside. These will give the structure solidity . Start by welding the peripheral elements first, then the stiffening diagonal.
Decorate the sloping walls, prepare the bottom separately, using two flat irons welded onto two rods.
Now you need to finish the object with the angle grinder , carefully sanding all the weld seams, both inside and outside of the two frames.

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One tip that will make assembly easier is to cut the legs a little longer than necessary. This leaves a little slack to allow you to easily insert the curved pieces . The excess can be removed with an angle grinder.

Now that you have the two frames and the base ready, proceed with assembly. Point the base to the lower crosspieces of the walls, turn the magazine rack over, and prepare for an intense welding session . The weld bead to complete the assembly must be generous because it must withstand lateral stress. The finish can be chosen to your liking.

Having a forge and anvil available allows you to obtain more complex decorative elements, otherwise impossible to create with cold working .

DIY: Make a Dinamitek Iron Magazine Rack