How to Make Wooden Coat Rack
You're sick of looking at the giant heap of coats in your doorway and are searching for a cheap, but efficient way to keep your coats in order. Search no further! This article will guide you step-by-step on how to construct a coat rack which will hold a good amount of coats, yet take up minimal space. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Post
- 24" piece of wood (1)
- 8" piece of wood (2)
- Corbels (4)
- Finial
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Wood glue
- Nails
- Screws
- Hooks (2)
- Paint
- Paintbrush
Instructions
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Gather/purchase the materials you will need for this project. You can use either a brand new or old post for the coat rack.
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Paint the post. After it is dry, you can choose to buff or sand it to add a worn look.
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Form the base of the coat rack by using a 24" piece of wood and 2 8" piece. Place the 2 smaller pieces on each side of the larger piece so it will form a "plus sign" shape. Sand the pieces and glue together with wood glue. Paint the base to match the post.
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Paint the corbels. After the pieces are completely dry, attach the corbels with nails to the post. Then, attach the base to the corbels.
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Nail the base to the post in the center-most point.
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Move the post upright and attach a hook (using screws) on each side of the post.
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Glue a finial on the top of the post.
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Place your coats on the rack and enjoy!
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Tips & Warnings
For a funky, retro look, paint the post a different color from the base and corbels.
- Photo Credit HGTV
