Machinery Tools How to make a freestanding chain and binder organizer Too often chains and binders end up on shop floors or piled in pickup beds. By Dave Mowitz Dave Mowitz In 1982 Dave came to Successful Farming as a senior editor first covering agronomic topics and then machinery. He went on to serve the nation's farmers as executive editor of Successful Farming Magazine and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac, a bimonthly publication covering the hobby of agricultural collectibles. Dave recently retired from the Successful Farming family but continues to serve the organization as a contributing editor. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 31, 2024 In This Article View All In This Article Read the instructions Watch the video Photo: David Ekstrom Project Overview Working Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Too often chains and binders end up on shop floors or piled in pickup beds. When you need them, they’re a tangled mess of different sizes and lengths. Farmer Greg Haglin of Howard Lake, Minnesota, came up with this nifty chain rack that anyone with some basic welding skills can make. Greg’s design keeps your chains organized, separated, and always handy. To build it yourself, all you’ll need is a welder, grinder, and some 2x2-inch angle iron. Oh! And don’t forget your safety gear. What You'll Need Equipment / Tools MIG welder Metal band saw or angle grinder with cut off disc Materials Angle iron Instructions Read the instructions David Ekstrom This rack is built from 2x2-inch angle iron, which is ⅜-inch thick. You can also use ½-inch thick material. Cut the sides of the rack 24 inches long. These could be extended out to 28 or 32 inches long.The ends of the rack are cut to 16 inches, but these could be made wider to suit a person’s particular need.Cut the legs on the rack to be 24 inches tall but could extend to 28 or 36 inches if there is lots of long chain.Weld the long sides and short ends of the rack with the angle iron pointing up and out. If you need to, clean up your welds with a grinder.Load it up! You’ll appreciate this organization next time you need a chain. Watch the video