Making a Plant Specimen Dryer

    provided by Carol Kelloff

Materials needed:

Angled slotted zinc can be purchased in any local hardware store. You will need at least 4 pieces of angled zinc 1-1/2" x 72".
16 - 1" bolts
16 - wing nuts
8" x 24" board
2 - 150 watt flood lamps
2 - lamp sockets
4 - wood screws
3 yards of canvas ca. 24" width or 1.5 yards of canvas if 48" in width
8 - 1" brass grommets
10 feet of 16/3 power cord with plug

1channels 2channelend 3lights 4bolts
Cut zinc angles Zinc anlge ends Lights for heat Bolts
5frame 6withlight 7finished
Assembled Frame Frame with lights Finishing


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