How to Make a Coat Rack

Presented by Jon Olson

Run out of room in the closet? Learn how to make a coat rack with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video series.

Series Summary

Sometimes, you just can't find the right piece of furniture. Your walls may be too small or too long. A window may be too low or too high. Also, a simple trip to a furniture store may be enough to make your money belt tighten. Finding the right piece of furniture can be exasperating and financially depressing. However, there is another option. What if you could make the perfect piece of furniture for your home? Now, it sounds terrifying, but with some simple instruction, you might be surprised with what you can create. In this free woodwork video series, learn how to make a wooden coat rack that will hold the heaviest coats. Let an industrial design teacher explain how to formulate a coat rack design, what tools are needed for the job, laying out the base plates and installing coat rack pegs. He also discusses how to stain a coat rack and apply the right amount of finish.

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Layout for Coat Rack Stud Holes

Layout coat rack stud holes to compensate for coat weight. Learn how to layout coat rack stud holes with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Sanding a Coat Rack

Use sandpaper to remove any marks that belong on the coat rack. Find out what type of sandpaper to use when sanding a coat rack with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Choosing Coat Rack Materials

Try to match coat rack materials with existing wood furniture. Find the right coat rack materials with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Coat Rack Tools Needed

A measuring tape and pencil are needed to build a coat rack. Discover all the tools needed to build a coat rack with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Formulate a Coat Rack Design

Formulate a coat rack design before starting. Learn about creating a coat rack design with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Staining a Coat Rack

An old rag can be used to stain a coat rack. Watch how to stain a coat rack with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Laying Out Coat Rack Pegs

Math skills are necessary for laying out coat rack pegs properly. Find out how to measure and drill coat rack pegs with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Assembling Coat Rack Plates

Before assembling coat rack plates, arrange plates to make sure they are centered. Watch how to assemble coat rack plates with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Sizing Coat Rack Top Plate

Sizing coat rack top plates is crucial for making pieces fit. Watch how to size a coat rack top plate with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Lay Out Coat Rack Top Plate

Make sure there are no cracks when cutting off the end board before laying out the coat rack top plate. Learn more about laying out a top plate with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Coat Rack: 1st Coat of Finish

Put the first coat of finish on the coat rack after the stain has dried. Find out how to put on a coat of finish with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Sizing Coat Rack Base Plate

Using a joiner will make sure the coat rack base plate is square with the face. Discover the proper way to size a coat rack base plate with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Lay Out Coat Rack Base Plate

Look for wood abnormalities before laying out a coat rack base plate. Make a coat rack base plate with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Coat Rack: 2nd Coat of Finish

Sand any bubbles or bumps before adding a second coat of finish on a coat rack. Learn about sanding a coat rack between finish coats with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Install Coat Rack Pegs

Use glue to help fasten coat rack pegs. Watch how coat rack pegs are installed with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

How to Make a Coat Rack

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