How to Make a Clothing Rack

As a small business owner, you can build your own wooden clothing racks not only to display your products but also to give your store a warmer style than what is possible with plain metal racks. A small wooden rack in a home closet or storage space is a clever way to organize your clothing.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Wood glue Hammer Drill 1/8-inch drill bit Screwdriver 4 2X1/4X16-inch wooden boards 1 20X20X1/4-inch wooden board 1 1X1X36-inch wooden beam 2 1X1/4X12-inch wooden beams. 3 1-inch wood screws Finishing nails 6 Pegs with round heads Measuring tape Pencil

1. Begin by constructing the base. Make a frame with the 4 2X1/4X16-inch board. Use wood glue to secure the boards in place. Glue the 20X20X1/4-inch board on top of the frame. Allow the glue to dry.

2. Use the finishing nails to secure each joint of the frame and to attach the 20X20X1/4-inch board into place.

3. Turn the base upside down. Using the measuring tape and pencil, find the exact center of the board. Drill a pilot hole through the base at the center point. Line the end of the 1X1X36-inch wooden beam up with the hole. Use a wood screw to attach the beam to the base.

4. On one of the 1X1/4X12 wooden beams, drill a hole 1/8 inch deep. On the other 1X1/4X12 wooden beam, drill 5 evenly spaced holes 1/8 inch deep. These holes should be wide enough to allow the pegs to fit. Put a drop of wood glue inside each hole and insert the pegs.

5. Using wood screws, attach both 1X1/4X12-inch wooden beams to the end of the 36-inch beam, placing one an inch above the other.

Tips & Warnings

• Use paint, laminate or stain to give the clothing rack a finished look.