Things You'll Need:
- 1 by 1 by 42-inch lumber (4)
- 2 by 4 by 12-inch beam (2)
- 1/4-inch diameter by 24-inch long dowels (4)
- 1/4-inch diameter by 26-inch long dowels (4)
- Drill with auger and screw bits
- Circular saw
- Sandpaper
- 8 1 1/2-inch wood screws
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Step 1
If necessary, cut your lumber to the proper lengths using a circular saw.
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Step 2
Using a 1/4-inch auger bit, drill two holes in each piece of the 1 by 1 by 42-inch lumber. Place the holes 13 inches and 25 inches from one end of the lumber.
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Step 3
Using a drill bit slightly smaller in diameter than the wood screws, drill two holes in each piece of the 1 by 1 by 42-inch lumber. Place the holes 1 inch and 37 inches from one end of the lumber.
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Step 4
Using a drill bit slightly smaller in diameter than the wood screws, drill a hole in the center of each end of 24-inch dowels.
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Step 5
Cut a 1 by 1-inch notch out of one side of each of the 2 by 4-inch beams. Place them 1/4 inch from each end.
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Step 6
Sand your wood using sandpaper or a power sander.
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Step 7
If you wish to paint or finish your wood, do so at this point.
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Step 1
Use the 1 1/2-inch wood nails to attach the 24-inch dowels to your posts. Drive the screws through the pre-drilled holes, creating a frame.
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Step 2
Slide the 26-inch dowels through the larger holes.
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Step 3
Slide the notched 2 by 4-inch beams onto the ends of the 1 by 1-inch posts, securing the rack in place. You can attach them permanently with glue or leave them free so as to collapse the rack when not in use.
