Skill Level: Beginner
Estimated Time: 2 hrs (not including paint or stain time)
Project ID: 20-0005
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Welcome!!
This project was a lot fun to build!
I had a small area that needed a shoe rack as well as a bench, this project was the perfect fit. You can customize this bench by adjusting the lengths of Top Rack, Middle Rack, Bottom Rack to fit any size of the space.
I used four supports on each level as well, plus a thicker piece of wood on top to make this bench extremely sturdy. If you do not need a bench and prefer a rack, you can forego the thicker top and only use 2 supports per level.
Equipment:
Material List:
*** The only 2"x 12" boards I could find at the time of creating this post were 10', they may have shorter lengths available when you head to the lumber store.
*** If you do own a saw you can ask if they will cut the wood at the lumber store, some the big box stores will do that for you.
I found these 3/8" flanges on Amazon, they come out a lot cheaper than the ones found at the hardware store.
Cut List:
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut the two 22" lengths from the 1" x 10" x 6' Board.
Middle Rack -- 1 pc @ 22"
Bottom Rack -- 1 pc @ 22"
Step 2: Cut the one 22" length from the 2" x 12" x 10' Board.
Top Rack -- 1 pc @ 22"
Step 3: Sand the pieces using a 120 grit and work your way to 220.
Step 4: Paint or Stain and Urethane the Top Rack, Middle Rack, Bottom Rack.
This is where you get to be creative!
I used Fusion Mineral Stain & Finishing Oil - All in One.
The Top Rack is Driftwood and the Middle / Bottom Rack is Cappuccino. This is an "All in One", the application was easy compared to other "All in Ones". I did not use a top coat, I was very happy with the results.
Before I begin staining, I take a tack cloth and move it across the surface of the wood to remove any dust.
Staalmeester paint brushes are my favorite, they provide great coverage.
Assembly Guide:
Step 7: For the these next steps, you will need the following items to create the Bottom Rack Assembly:
1 pc Bottom Rack
4 pcs 3/8" Floor Flange
4 pcs 3/8" x 1 1/2" Pipe Nipple
4 pcs 3/8" Cap
16 pcs #8 3/4" Screws
Drill
Drill Screwdriver Bit
Place the topside (side that will face the ceiling) of the Bottom Rack on a hard surface. On the backside (side that will face the floor) of Bottom Rack, place the 3/8" Floor Flange in each of the corners. Holding each 3/8" Floor Flange in place, secure a #8 3/4" Screw in each hole of its four holes.
Step 8: Take a 3/8" x 1 1/2" Pipe Nipple and screw it into the 3/8" Floor Flange.
Step 9: Take a 3/8" Cap and screw it onto the 3/8" x 1 1/2" Pipe Nipple.
Step 10: For these next steps, you will need the following items:
1 pc Bottom Rack Assembly
1 pc Middle Rack
8 pcs 3/8" Floor Flange
4 pcs 3/8" x 6" Pipe Nipple
32 pcs #8 3/4" Screws
Drill
Drill Screwdriver Bit
On the topside of the Bottom Rack Assembly, place the 3/8" Floor Flange in each of the corners. Holding each 3/8" Floor Flange in place, secure a #8 3/4" Screw in each hole of its four holes.
Step 11: Take a 3/8" x 6" Pipe Nipple and screw it into the 3/8" Floor Flange.
Step 12: Take a 3/8" Floor Flange and screw it onto the top of the 3/8" x 6" Pipe Nipple.
Step 13: Attach the Middle Rack to the Bottom Rack Assembly. Place the Middle Rack topside down on a hard surface. Take the Bottom Rack Assembly and flip it topside down. Holding each 3/8" Floor Flange in place, secure a #8 3/4" Screw in each hole of its four holes.
** For this step if you are having challenges drilling the screws in place because there is not enough clearance for your drill, you may want use a short screw driver or flexible Flexible Extension Drill Bit Holder.
Step 14: For these next steps, you will need the following items:
1 pc Bottom Rack Assembly
1 pc Top Rack
8 pcs 3/8" Floor Flange
4 pcs 3/8" x 6" Pipe Nipple
32 pcs #8 3/4" Screws
Drill
Drill Screwdriver Bit
On the topside of the Bottom Rack Assembly, place the 3/8" Floor Flange in each of the corners. Holding each 3/8" Floor Flange in place, secure a #8 3/4" Screw in each hole of its four holes.
Step 15: Take a 3/8" x 6" Pipe Nipple and screw it into the 3/8" Floor Flange.
Step 16: Take a 3/8" Floor Flange and screw it onto the top of the 3/8" x 6" Pipe Nipple.
Step 17: Attach the bottom side of the Top Rack to the Bottom Rack Assembly. Place the Top Rack topside down on a hard surface. Take the Bottom Rack Assembly and flip it upside down. Holding each 3/8" Floor Flange in place, secure a #8 3/4" Screw in each hole of its four holes.
I hope you enjoyed this "How-To" series, if you have any questions or wish to leave comments, please feel free to do so below.
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