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2x4 Firewood Rack Plans (4 ft)

A 48″ wide outdoor firewood rack that keeps logs off the ground on raised runners. It holds roughly 1/8 cord and is built entirely from 2x4s.

48″ W × 16″ D × 48″ H12 pieces32 screwsGarden
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3D model of the firewood rack
48″ × 16″ × 48″ outdoor firewood rack: two 2x4 end frames tied by raised bottom runners and top rails, holds about 1/8 cord.

Cut list

Identical pieces are grouped. Lengths are finished lengths in inches.

QtyMaterialSizeCutsPieces
4×2x448″Square (90°)Uprights
4×2x416″Square (90°)Cross Rails
4×2x445″Square (90°)2× Runners2× Rails

Lumber shopping list

Board counts are optimized from standard stock lengths and include a 1/8″ saw kerf per cut.

Tools you need

Assembly steps

  1. End Frames (×2)
    Make 2 identical units (4 pcs each): 2× Upright (2x4, 48″) 2× Cross Rail (2x4, 16″)
  2. Frame Assembly
    2× Runner (2x4, 45″)
  3. Top & Finishing Assembly
    2× Top Rail (2x4, 45″)
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FAQ

How much lumber do I need for this firewood rack?

5× 2x4 × 8′. That is 5 boards in total, optimized from standard stock lengths with a 1/8″ saw kerf.

What screws should I use?

The plan uses 32 wood screws (2-1/2″). Use exterior-rated screws for outdoor builds.

Can I customize or modify this plan?

Yes. Open it in the free BenchBuild 3D studio to freely modify the model, resize parts, add pieces, or change lumber dimensions. Your cut list, board count and cost estimate update automatically.

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