DIY Clothes Rack for Consignment Season!
7:21 PM | Posted by
Pam Allen |
Instructions for a DIY Clothes Rack:
Supplies:
2 Scraps of 2x4 Wood at least 18” long
2x2-8ft Wood Furring Strip
Two-1x2-8ft Wood Furring Strip
Ten Wood Screws that are at least 1-1/4”
1/8” Drill Bit
Scroll saw (preferably) or Chop Saw
Cordless or Corded Drill
Measuring Tape and Pencil
Piece of sandpaper
Clamps
Total Cost:
We already had all supplies except for the 2 furring strips which cost under $1.50 each, so I spent $3.00 making this. Under $20 if you have to buy screws, drill bit, and wood.Step 1: Measure the 8" 2x2 board in half (4 ft) and cut.
Step 2: Measure both of the 8" 1x2 boards in half (4 ft) and cut.
Step 3: Take scraps of 2x4 and cut them down to the same length. Mine were cut to be 14” long. The rounding of the edges is completely optional and can only be done safely with a scroll saw. I rounded the boards so that are not sharp edges if/when my toddler plays around the rack.
Step 4: Find the center of your cut 2x4 pieces and lay 1 piece of your now 4" 2x2 board on it making sure that there is no overhang at the base. Drill 2 holes through your 4" 2x2 down into your 2x4. DO NOT skip this pre-drilling! Cheap, light boards will split if you try to drive a screw into them without prepping it.
Step 5: Screw the boards together.
Step 6: Repeat Steps 4-5 for the other clothes rack leg.
Step 7: Using anything that’s handy and sturdy, prop the now assembled legs of the clothes rack up and at a distance of 4 feet apart and place the other 2 pieces of 4" 1x2 boards like shown in picture. Once assembled, these supports will guarantee the stability of the clothes rack.
Step 8: Drill through the ends of your 4" 1x2 boards into the top of the 2x4 feet.
Step 9: Screw in all corners. Your rack should now be able to stand on it own.
Step 10: This is the only “tricky” part of the whole project. It does require some assistance to hold the opposite side of where you are drilling so grab someone. Use clamps on each end to hold the board in place while you measure, drill, and screw. Place one of the 4" 1x2 boards between the 2 arms of the rack, resting it on the clamps. See photos for visual description.
Step 11: Measure to find the center of your 4" 1x2 board’s end and pre-drill at least 1 hole through the 4" 2x2 into the 4" 1x2.
Step 12: Screw the boards together.
Step 13: Repeat Steps 11-12 on the other side.
Step 14: Sand down all rough edges if you feel like it.
TA-DA! You now have a clothes rack than can be dismantled and fit under any bed or closet until next consignment season.
P.S. Women with Power Tools are Sexy! (but if you are completely lost when it comes to a power tool or hammer...take the supply list/instructions to your husband, dad, or significant other and let them build it! It only took me 1.5 hours to build it so they can do it, no problem!)
Written by Pam Allen, a handy woman, sewing, crafting, momma of one crazy little red head!
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