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A freestanding 2x4 tree with a wide base and hooks for airing out sweaty hockey gear. Sized to the player and cut to grow with them.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base feet | 4 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Base spacers | 2 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Main post Cut to the user's height — ~56" youth, 60" standard, ~66" tall adult. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 60" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Arms Or use hockey sticks. | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 27" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Post and base. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 4 ft Arms — or reuse old wood hockey sticks. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Construction screws, 3 in Star-drive self-tapping. | 20 each | ☐ |
| Construction screws, 2 in | 4 each | ☐ |
| Cup hooks or clips Front and back. | 8 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Circular Saw, Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Construction screws, 3 in
Cut the main post to the height of the person who'll use it — about 56" for a youth size with room to grow, 60" for more hanging room, up to 66" for a taller adult with full gear.
Attach the post to one 24" base foot with two 3" screws. Make sure the post is square to the base (90°) and flush at the bottom, or the whole rack will lean.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Construction screws, 3 in
Attach a second 24" foot to the other face of the post, lined up with the first so the two feet are parallel. Two screws again. This sandwiches the post between two feet for a strong base connection.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Speed Square. Materials: 2x4, 8 ft, Construction screws, 3 in
Add the base spacers and the remaining two 24" feet to spread the base into a wide, stable cross — position them with about 3" of overhang on each side as shown, two screws per joint. Set it on the floor and confirm it sits flat and doesn't rock before you go further. A rack that wobbles empty will tip when it's loaded with wet gear.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: 1x3, 4 ft, Construction screws, 2 in, Cup hooks or clips
Attach the 1x3 arms (or hockey sticks) near the top of the post with the 2" screws, then add cup hooks or clips. Put hooks on both the front and back — hang jerseys off the back and hard gear on the arms to dry everything at once. Knock down any sharp edges and it's ready to load.