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A plain-looking floating shelf that hides five dowel pegs underneath — a disguised place to hang clothes in a room with no real closet.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 90" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 7 1/4" × 96" | 1x8 | ☐ |
| Hidden hanging pegs Cut to fit; space evenly along the underside. | 5 | 1 1/4" × 1 1/4" × 5 3/4" | Closet rod dowel | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x8 board, 8 ft (Pine) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Closet rod dowel, 1-1/4", 30" | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2" and 3" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, Wood screws, 2" and 3", Wood glue
Attach the 1x4 pieces into a rectangle. Use 2" screws at the joints (pocket holes placed on the outside also work if the ends will be hidden), or 1-1/4" brad nails and wood glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x8 board, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach the 1x8 top to the 1x4 frame with 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver. Materials: Closet rod dowel, 1-1/4", 30", Wood glue
Cut the closet rod dowel into five pegs and space them evenly along the bottom of the shelf. Attach with 2" screws or 1-1/4" brad nails and glue.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Level. Materials: Wood screws, 2" and 3"
Finish as desired, then hang to wall studs with screws — adjust screw length to your wall thickness and construction; 3" self-tapping screws suit standard stud-framed walls with 1/2" drywall. Check level before final tightening, since a loaded hanging peg amplifies any lean.