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Shaker Peg Board (No Saw Cuts Required)

A wall-mounted Shaker peg rail from one pre-cut board and a few turned pegs — no saw needed. Drill, finish, hang. The simplest useful woodworking project there is.

Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 1–2 hrs plus finish drying
Cost: $

Cut list

Part	Qty	T × W × L	Material	✓
Peg rail board Bought pre-sized — no cutting required. Ease the front edge with a chamfer or router.	1	1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24"	Hardwood or pine	☐

Materials

Item	Qty	✓
Board, 24" x 3-1/2" x 1/2" (Walnut, maple, or pine) Comes pre-cut to size — no saw needed. Hardwoods need no stain.	1 each	☐
Shaker pegs	4 each	☐
Wood glue	1 oz	☐
Finish (wipe-on poly or oil-varnish)	4 oz	☐
Keyhole hangers or screws Size to what you'll hang on it; into studs or anchors.	2 each	☐

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