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yes they are very simple to build i have one i built myself just out of plain pine lumber and some light bulbs and a fan

If you ever watch the show Good Eats, Alton Brown makes one with a box fan and drying trays. Light bulbs are fine too, though it's not as efficient or accurate as using a commercial dehydrator with a timer and adjustable thermostat.

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It's also easy to build a solar-powered food dehydrator. The simplest plan calls for 2 cardboard boxes, tape, and black plastic garbage bag (and of course, sunlight). See below article for a list of DIY plans:

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