Landmann USA Landmann 82433 8-Foot Firewood Log Rack Only, 8-Feet

Landmann 82433 8-foot (two section) log rack: Five stars, not because it's anything fabulous but because it's exactly as presented, easy to assemble and inexpensive. Came by UPS in a box; six pieces of rolled steel with appropriate bolts, nuts and washers (12 of each, two for each of the six legs). Took maybe 15 minutes to assemble because it's slightly awkward holding the first pieces in place by yourself. It would have taken half that time for two people. (Requires a Phillips screwdriver (or drill) and an adjustable wrench simply to hold the nuts still while you screw in the bolts.) I see a number of people have said this holds half a cord, and the Amazon description says "nearly 2/3 cord". I don't know but I cut my own and this holds plenty for my short winter needs. (I live in central Texas and mainly use my fireplace for pleasure rather than necessity.) By my own measure, this is 13 1/2 inches wide, 48 1/2 inches tall, and the whole thing is 8 feet and 1/4 inch long. The bottom row of wood will be 9 inches off the ground. (No, it does not come with wood, but I love the, uh, optimism of that question.) If you put bricks or paving stones under the legs, that will make it all an inch or so higher. Others have asked if the feet will sink into the ground. They might, just a little, if you are outdoors on regular dirt that can get muddy in rain; my previous similar rack never sank enough to matter. My rack is on dirt outdoors, so I got three 15 1/2 inch square pavers at a Lowe's to use one under each set of feet. They were about $3.50 each, but the 15 1/2 x 7 1/4 rectangles (about $1.70) would probably do fine. I had a same or similar rack once before and it worked great. (We discarded it during a move which was a mistake.) It did not wear out or bend, and the quality on this seems the same. Time will tell. The item is made in China. The material seems good (this is light, rolled steel, painted black), and it should do fine loaded (I have not filled mine yet); as long as you have it firmly and levelly grounded. But the item is more vulnerable than the four foot version because you have two sections screwed together, making it longer and therefore more flexible, especially at the middle. If you try to move it while loaded with wood (which would be stupid) it will, of course, bend or even break at that connection. So don't do that. Bolts, nuts and washers and all parts were good quality, perfectly matched, and everything fit together easily. I did NOT buy the cover, so I cannot speak to its quality.

I'd long ago bought a 4-foot version of this for my front porch to keep a collection of wood dry and on-hand for immediate burning. I bought this larger version to sit next to my shed and store wood that's not quite seasoned yet, or is seasoned but not yet ready to move to my "burn now" rack.I've had the rack outdoors, unshielded from all the worst nature has to offer, and it's held up just fine over the last 5 or 6 years. The coating is fading a bit on the up-facing surfaces (mostly the tops of the hoops), but they aren't rusting at all, and in general the metal shows no signs of degradation.The only downside is with the rack pretty full, the sides splay outwards a little bit. I supposed if you really needed to you could run a ratchet strap or something between them (along the back of your wood stack) and this would offer the bracing that it is missing. Alternatively, you could put a diagonal brace between the uprights and the base tube, but you'll either need hardware or welding skills for this approach. All-in-all, it works pretty well just as it's sold. Just know if you're storing lots of very heavy wood, the sides may splay out on you.

About what you'd expect for less than $50. Good solid metal, all of the parts in place. adequately painted...This unit replaces a 20+ year old similar model. It was starting to get rusty, and I didn't want it to get too rusty when it was fully loaded. I think the old one may have been a Landmann as well.It is well built. All of the holes are properly punched and are large enough for the bolts. It was painted after the holes were punched, and there were no loose/rough edges.It was easy to assemble. Took me maybe a half hour or so. Screwdriver, adjustable wrench, and done.It is sturdy. I know because the old ones were sturdy. And I bought the same model (Landmann 82433) last year to replace my other 8' log rack. The old ones held up well. Last year's one is holding up well. This one will, too.A side note: Since I have my log racks directly on soil (instead of a paved area), I got some 16"x8" pavers to place under each of the legs. You'll need three pavers for this. I just like my legs raised above ground level by a bit to keep them as dry as possible.I imagine I'll get another set of them in another 20 years or so... Worth every penny.

delivery was fast, package in great shape, the metal parts were well packed to prevent scratching and damage. 3rd or 4th log rack I've assembled, and went together quick. Huge capacity. I should've remembered a few of the other reviews that mention you shouldn't place this directly on (soft) dirt ground. I found that the weight of the wood caused the front 3 legs to sink into the turf of my yard and dump the wood out on the ground a few days after I filled it. My other rack has the 2x4 runners that distribute the weight better, but the Landmann racks with similar feet we assembled at my buddy's house never sunk in. I picked up some bricks at the hardware store and placed under each foot, and then restacked the wood. I probably should've gotten the step-up model that comes with the fitted cover for a few bucks more; but a 8 dollar tarp finished up the project.