Are you tired of cluttered closets and limited space to store your clothes? Look no further! With this DIY clothes rack project, you can create a functional and attractive storage solution for your home. This article will guide you through the process of building a slotted angle rack using steel materials.

Materials Needed:

• 6 pieces of 3/4" x 4" x 72" maple boards
• 14 loose tenons
• 2-1/4" threaded inserts for hardwood
• 2 long furniture bolts (1-1/4" x 21/4")
• 4 short furniture bolts (1-1/4" x 11/4")
• 220-grit sanding pads
• Wood glue
• Painter's tape
• Paint or other wood finish

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cut the Pieces: Cut the maple boards to the required size using a miter saw and table saw.
2. Make Matching Legs: Stack and wrap the four leg pieces together with painter's tape, then mark center points at 85/8 and 567/8 inches from the top. Drill 1/4-inch holes through all four legs.
3. Make Mortises: Using a mortiser or a shop-made jig and a plunge router, cut the mortises in the rails, crosspieces, and slats.
4. Lay Out the Mortises: Mark the mortises on the shelf's slats, rails, and crosspieces for loose tenons. This includes centered mortises on the ends of the crosspieces and slats, five mortises spaced 3 inches apart on the inside faces of the crosspieces, and two mortises on the inside face of each rail.
5. Install the Shelf Slats: Dry-fit the slats in the crosspieces, then apply glue to the mortises, insert loose tenons into a crosspiece, and insert the slats. Repeat with the other crosspiece.
6. Complete the Shelf: Apply glue, insert loose tenons, and join the cross-pieces to the shelf's front and back rails. Position clamps across the cross-pieces and another pair across the rails.
7. Make the Hanger Rod: Glue and clamp two 11/2-by-40-inch pieces face-to-face. When dry, rip the piece to create a 1-by-11/4-inch rod. Rout the four corners to soften the edges using a router with a 1/2-inch roundover bit.
8. Install the Threaded Inserts: Drill centered holes in the ends of the hanger bar and shelf rails using a 25/64-inch bit.
9. Finish and Assemble the Rack: Disassemble the rack, sand all parts with 220-grit, and apply paint or finish. Once dry, fasten the shelf to the legs with short furniture bolts.

Tips:

• Use a shop-made jig and a plunge router to make mortises in the rails and crosspieces.
• For power-tool alternative for driving threaded inserts, see tip.
• Sand all parts with 220-grit before applying paint or finish.
• Align the through holes at the tops of the legs and attach the hanger bar with long furniture bolts.

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With this DIY clothes rack project, you can create a functional and attractive storage solution for your home. The slotted angle design provides ample space to store your clothes, shoes, and accessories. This project is perfect for those who want to create something practical yet stylish for their closet or entryway.