DIY Coat Rack & Mail Center

By RYOBI NATION FEATURED CREATORS

SKILL
easy

Building your own DIY solutions for small space living has never been easier. Create a simple, yet practical coat hanging and mail center for your home in just a few easy steps. Download the free PDF plans for the full list of materials and tools needed to create your very own welcome center

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Tools

  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
  • Tape Measure
  • 18V ONE+ 5" Random Orbit Sander
  • 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Air Strike 18 GA Brad Nailer
  • 18V ONE+ 7-1/4" Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Accessories

  • 25 PC. ROUND SHANK BLACK OXIDE DRILL BIT SET
  • 7 PC. 5" RANDOM ORBIT SANDER SAND PAPER
  • Black Fine Point Permanent Workshop Marker

Materials

  • 1" x 10" x 4' Board
  • 1" x 2" x 6' Board
  • 1" x 5" x 6' Board
  • Coat Hangers
  • Picture Hangers
  • Wood Glue
  • Wood Screws
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Steps

STEP 1

Cut your 1x10 board into a 24" long backer piece for your coat rack.

Tools

Miter Saw

Materials

1" x 10" x 4' Board
Cut Board

STEP 2

Cut your 1x2 board into a 21" long support board.

Tools

Miter Saw

Materials

1" x 2" x 6' Board
Cut Board

STEP 3

Cut your 1x5 board into a 21" long front panel.

Tools

Miter Saw

Materials

1" x 5" x 6' Board
Cut Board

STEP 4

Use your 1x2 support board to mark the location of your shelf. This piece will be added 6" from the top of the board.

Tools

Black Fine Point Workshop Marker, Tape Measure
Mark Shelf Location

STEP 5

Pre-drill pilot holes into your back board. This will help with attaching the support beam without splitting the wood.

Tools

Drill
Pre-drill holes

STEP 6

Optional: Sand & stain all of your pieces prior to attaching them together. You can also do this step last.

Tools

Sander
Sand and Stain

STEP 7

Attach your support beam to the coat rack backer board by screwing 1 1/4" wood screws into the back of the piece. Add wood glue to the front for a stronger bond.

Tools

Drill

Materials

Wood Screws
Attach Support Beam

STEP 8

Nail & glue the front panel to your support board.

Tools

Brad Nailer

Materials

Wood Glue, Brad Nails
Nail front piece to support board

STEP 9

Add coat hooks to the empty space below the mail shelf.

Materials

Coat Hooks
Attach Coat Hooks to rack

STEP 10

Attach hooks to the back of the coat rack for hanging.

Materials

Hanging Hooks
Attach Hooks to Rack

STEP 11

Hang your coat rack on the wall!

Hang you rack