How to Build a Wooden Shoe Rack
Storage space is an issue for many homeowners, but what is lacking in space can often be made up for by better organization. Shoes and closets are an excellent example of this. Even the largest closet will feel cluttered and messy if shoes are strewn about underfoot. A shoe rack for the closet can alleviate this problem and allow you to store your shoes neatly, for easy access and organization. This shoe rack, made of wood, is good solution. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Two 4-foot long 1x4-inch boards Circular saw Screwdriver Wood screws One 8-foot 1x12-inch plank Finishing nails Hammer One 8-foot length of quarter round trim
Instructions
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Cut four 40-inch-long pieces of 1x4 board with your circular saw.
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Cut two 30-inch-long pieces of 1x4 board with your circular saw.
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Repeat steps 2 through 4 to make a mirror image. When you hold the two assemblies next to one another, the 40-inch boards should be on the inside, with the 30-inch pieces on the outside.
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Cut three pieces of 1x12 board planks, each 30 inches long.
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Tips & Warnings
For a more finished appearance, sand and paint your rack when you're done.
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Comments
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jonw9
Nov 07, 2010
None of the shoe rack "how-to's" have a picture of the item to be built!