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Easy Wooden Coat Rack

Sometimes simple can be perfectly stated.

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Difficulty
Beginner
Time
1.8–3.3 hours
Cost
$$

About this build

Sometimes simple can be perfectly stated. Not only is this coat rack affordable to create, but it is the perfect project for beginners!

Tools

Essential

  • Drill / Driver
  • Miter Saw
  • Pocket Hole Jig
  • Random Orbit Sander

Materials

ItemQty
Board, 1x4 72"1 board
Coat Hangers4 each
Wall Hangers2 each
1 1/4" Pocket Hole Screws8 each
Wood Stain1 each

Overall cost: $$. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.

Cut list

PartQtyT × W × L
Boards33/4" × 3" × 23"

What to buy

Buy 1 board at 8 ft.

3/4" × 3"

1 board

Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →

Start building →

Instructions

  1. 1Check Dimensions

    Check the dimensions before starting to make sure that the piece will fit in your space. For a video tutorial showing the steps to this project, visit the "Extras" tab for the link to the YouTube video.

    Easy Wooden Coat Rack — step photo 2
  2. 2Cut Your Boards

    Cut three 23 1/2" slats from your 72" common board.

    Easy Wooden Coat Rack — step photo 3
  3. 3Join The Boards

    Join the three boards using pocket holes, wood glue, and 1 1/4" screws.

    Easy Wooden Coat Rack — step photo 4
  4. 4Sand & Stain

    Sand & stain your piece.

    Easy Wooden Coat Rack — step photo 5
  5. 5Add Hardware

    Add hooks to the front of the boards for hanging coats, and hooks on the back for attaching the coat rack to the wall.

    Easy Wooden Coat Rack — step photo 6

Tags

  • Entryway
  • Beginner

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