Hidden Coat Rack With Beautiful Laser Engraved Image

Follow these steps to craft your own hidden coat rack disguised as a beautiful laser-engraved wall piece.

Materials Needed:

1. Wood board (26" x 8" in this case) - Used Rough cut Cherry
2. Dowel Rod
3. Wood glue
4. Screws
5. Feed and wax finish
6. Laser Engraver

Tools Required:

1. Saw
2. Jointer
3. Router
4. Sander
5. Drill press with Forstner bit
6. Laser engraver

1. I used rough cut Cherry wood for the project. The grains add aesthetic appeal.
2. Cut the wood into smaller width pieces: the parts that pull out as the coat hooks are 1.5 inches thick, and the end piece around 4 inches thick. The rest of the pieces in between equally divided.
3. I roughly sketched on the back of the wood the divisions and lettered / numbered them so they go together easily and the wood grains match. The ends are Z and Y, the 5 coat hooks are 1 through 5 and the division pieces are A,B,C,D.

1. Utilize miter saw to make precise cuts as per your sketched design.
2. Employ the jointer to ensure edges are smooth and the alignment is correct.
3. Cut a 45-degree angle on the top and bottom edges to allow the coat hook pieces to move appropriately.

1. Drill holes for dowel Rods through the center of the wood pieces using a drill press.
2. Insert dowel Rods and use wood glue for initial bonding.

1. Align pieces to ensure they fit tightly. Adjust with the jointer if needed to minimize gaps.
2. Attach the pieces to a backer board using wood glue and screws for added stability.

1. Drill mounting holes 16 inches apart to ensure they align with wall studs.
2. Use anchors for a solid wall mount.

1. Apply a feed and wax finish which adds a nice orange scent and enhances the wood’s natural color.
2. Optional: Use a laser engraver to etch a design (I purchased as an SVG file from Etsy)
3. Ensure the finished piece moves smoothly. Apply more feed and wax to facilitate better movement between components.