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2x4 Leaning Hall Tree

A wall-leaning coat rack from two angled 2x4s and a wide shelf — the back of each leg gets flattened so the whole thing sits plumb against the wall instead of teetering on its point.

Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 1.5–2.5 hrs
Cost: $$

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Legs Both ends cut at 10° off square, ends parallel — long point to short point measurement. Flatten the back face at the very top after this cut.	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 61 1/4"	Pine	☐
Cross supports	2	1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 33"	Pine	☐
Shelf	1	1 1/2" × 9 1/4" × 33"	Pine	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
Pine, 2x4, 8 ft	2 each	☐
Pine, 2x10 or 2x12, 33 in	1 each	☐
Self-tapping wood screws, 2-1/2" or longer	12 each	☐
Wall hooks	6 each	☐

Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.