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A two-row dowel rack that holds rubber boots upside down by their shafts — bored holes, glue, and screws, no shelf or floor tray involved.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front row dowels | 6 | 7/8" × 7/8" × 12" | Wood dowel, 7/8" diameter, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Back row dowels | 6 | 7/8" × 7/8" × 18" | Wood dowel, 7/8" diameter, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Frame long sides | 2 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 30" | 2x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Frame short ends | 2 | 1 1/2" × 2 1/2" × 14" | 2x3, 8 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Wood dowel, 7/8" diameter, 4 ft | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x3, 8 ft | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2" | 20 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain and poly | 1 set | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: 2x3, 8 ft
Mark the dowel locations on the 30" frame boards. Drill a pilot hole all the way through at each mark, sized to match your screw shaft.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: 2x3, 8 ft
Tape the 7/8" spade bit 3/4" up from the tip. Drill over each pilot hole to a 3/4" depth to create the dowel sockets.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Wood dowel, 7/8" diameter, 4 ft, Self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2", Wood glue
Apply glue inside each hole and insert a dowel. Secure from the bottom with a screw through the pilot hole. Keep the longer dowels on the back row board and shorter dowels on the front row board.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: 2x3, 8 ft, Self-tapping star bit screws, 2-1/2"
Attach the two rows of dowels together with the remaining 2x3 end pieces to complete the frame.
Materials: Primer and paint, or stain and poly
Sand all surfaces and apply primer and paint, or stain and poly.