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Decorative Coat Rack From Found Objects
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Lori Haught Harper
(IC: blogger)
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Just about everyone needs a coat rack in the foyer, by the mudroom, or in the workshop. Get creative and have some fun making your own! Finding and repurposing interesting old doorknobs, plumbing fixtures or tools is just part of the fun.
See complete blog for more detail and ideas on where to look for supplies.
Tools mentioned can be found at Woodcraft.com.
See complete blog for more detail and ideas on where to look for supplies.
Tools mentioned can be found at Woodcraft.com.
STEP 1. Find board for the base.
STEP 2. Mill and attach shelf.
STEP 3. Collect hangers for a decorative look.
The knobs and plates were disassembled, cleaned and then shot with a light coat of Watco Spray Lacquer in Semi-Gloss. The lacquer will stabilize any loose paint and cover any rust or dirt that might remain. Now you are ready to apply any color Milk Paint, stain or finish of your choice.
STEP 4. Prepare board with desired finish.
The shelf was from a different species of wood and was significantly lighter in color than the base wood. We applied a few coats of Dark Oak Briwax to even out the color of the shelf and applied Clear Briwax to the other board. After drying, we buffed with a soft cloth. This left a nice sheen to the surface but retained the rustic rough-hewn look.
STEP 5 - Arrange and space knobs.
STEP 6 - Attach knobs.
STEP 7 - Install mounting hardware to hang unit.
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Published February 11th, 2016 4:04 PM
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Albert Arnett on Oct 12, 2017
I must say I do like that display of old door knobs.
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