DIY Coat Rack

 

A step-by-step guide to crafting a scrap wood and spike nail coat rack:

1. Buy an old warehouse and renovate it for 4 years
2. Once finished, you should have an 8' piece of 2x lumber left over
3. Cut said lumber into a 3' section then sand, stain and poly the wood.
4. Mark and drill 7 evenly spaced holes beginning 3" in on either end (make sure to drill the holes at a slight upward angle so the spikes tilt up. It's best to make a simple jig to ensure your angles are similar. If it does not work out, just say the crooked nails add "character")
5. Secure coat rack to the wall using wood screws
6. Mark 8" spikes roughly 3" up from business end and cut to size
7. Insert spikes into holes with adhesive silicone on tip to secure them
8. Hang coats (you may also hang jackets or "hoodies" if you do not own a coat