A HOME-MADE COOK STOVE DRIER
This apparatus is designed to use on a wood or coal stove, an oil stove, or a gas range. It can be easily and inexpensively made at home.
Materials:
12' of poplar for the frame.
14 lbs. black sheet steel, 27 gauge, to cover frame.
9 sq. ft. galvanized wire cloth about 1/4" mesh for shelves.
1/2 lb. 4-penny nails.
1 hook and eye to fasten door.
2 prs. small hinges for the door.
Dimensions:
Frame: 4 pieces 1-1/4" × 1-1/4" × 23".
Sides: 4 pieces 1-1/4" × 1-1/4" × 21".
Front: 2 pieces 1-1/4" × 1-1/4" × 11".
Back: 2 pieces 1-1/4" × 1-1/4" × 11".
Supports: 6 pieces 1" × 2-1/4" × 23-1/2".
Trays: 12 pieces 3/4" × 3/4" × 20-1/2".
12 pieces 3/4" × 3/4" × 10-1/2".
Directions:
The frame consists of four wooden posts (1-1/4" × 1-1/4" × 23"); four side pieces (1-1/4" × 1-1/4" × 21"); two front pieces (1-1/4" × 1-1/4" × 11"); and two back pieces (1-1/4" × 1-1/4" × 11"). To the posts are lightly nailed on each side six strips (1" × 2-1/4" × 23-1/2"). These pieces serve as supports for the drying racks. The corners are notched out as indicated in the drawing to allow the strips to extend out to the outer wall of the drier.
For each side use a sheet of light weight sheet steel (23-1/2" × 23"); for the back a sheet (13-1/2" × 23"); for the top a sheet (13-1/2" × 23-1/2"). In the top piece an opening about 3" × 10" is cut about four inches from the back edge to permit the escape of moist air. It may be found at times that this ventilating opening is too large. Then it may be partially closed by placing over it a tin pan or other vessel.
For the bottom a sheet 13-1/2" × 23-1/2" is used. This sheet is thoroughly perforated with holes to admit the warm air. Another piece of sheet steel (A on the drawing) (7-1/2" × 17-1/2") is provided to make the heat spread more evenly. This piece rests on wires above the bottom of the drier. These wires are put through small holes punched in the side sheets (see B on drawing).
The door is made of heavier gauge sheet steel (13-1/2" × 23").
The legs are made of four pieces of sheet steel bent on an angle as indicated in the drawing.
