Carpenter Themed Fathers Day Coat Rack
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Carpenter Themed Fathers Day Coat Rack
This is my coat rack i made with a carpenter theme. For the wood i used a 1x12x6 oak board,Five claw hammers and two quick squares.
Materials
(1) 1x12x6 piece of red oak
(2) Five claw hammers
(3) Two quick squares
(2) Five claw hammers
(3) Two quick squares
Cutting the Oak Wood Boards
Step 1 ~ I decided to cut the oak rack boards 9 inches wide by 3 feet long.
Step 2 ~I used a 1/2 inch round over router bit to bevel the edges.
Step 3 ~ I measured in 3/8 of a inch on the top board and drew a line down the edge of the board for the screws
Step 4~ I drilled seven 1/8inch holes And installed the black specialty screws to assemble the rack.
Step 2 ~I used a 1/2 inch round over router bit to bevel the edges.
Step 3 ~ I measured in 3/8 of a inch on the top board and drew a line down the edge of the board for the screws
Step 4~ I drilled seven 1/8inch holes And installed the black specialty screws to assemble the rack.
Claw Hammer Configuration
Step 1 ~ Find the right height and angle for the claw hammer.
Step 2 ~ Mark and cut the hammer handle.
Step 3 ~ Pre fit the hammer head to the board and make sure its the angle and height you desire then cut the other four hammer handles.
Step 2 ~ Mark and cut the hammer handle.
Step 3 ~ Pre fit the hammer head to the board and make sure its the angle and height you desire then cut the other four hammer handles.
Assembling the Hammer Heads
Step 1~ Pre drill the hammer heads with a 7/32 drill bit.
Step 2 ~ Pre drill the board with a 1/4 inch drill bit.
Step 4~ I used 1 1/2 inch long by 1/4 inch tap con screws assemble the hammer heads to the board.
Step 2 ~ Pre drill the board with a 1/4 inch drill bit.
Step 4~ I used 1 1/2 inch long by 1/4 inch tap con screws assemble the hammer heads to the board.
Assembling the Quick Squares
Step 1~ I marked and drilled (4) 3/16 inch holes in each quick square.
Step 2~ Assemble the quick squares to the board with # 6 Screws
Step 2~ Assemble the quick squares to the board with # 6 Screws
Protective Finish
Step 1~I like using this Minwax Polycrylic water base for the protective finish because it drys fast and doesnt have a odor.
Step 2~ Mount to a wall and enjoy your Carpenter themed coat rack.
Step 2~ Mount to a wall and enjoy your Carpenter themed coat rack.