Accordion-style drying racks

ACCORDIAN STYLE DRYING RACKS, from Lee Valley, are designed for efficient use of space as alternatives to conventional clothes dryers.

Made in Spain, the racks can be retracted to remain unobtrusive when not in use. The wall-mounted racks extend 25" from the wall but, when collapsed, they project only 4-1/4". The racks are usable indoors or out and are built from rustproof aluminum, with brass, ABS and stainless-steel components. The eight-bar racks are available in two widths. The 39" version provides a total of 26' (linear) of drying space, while the 47" model offers more than 31' of drying space. Both racks install on T-track mounts and supports up to 26 lbs. each. The 39" rack sells for $52.50, the 47" model is priced at $57.50 and additional mounts cost $5.70 a pair. Contact: Lee Valley Tools Ltd., P.O. Box 1780, Ogdensburg, NY 13669-6780. Tel: 800-871-8158. www.leevalley.com