DIY Rustic Coat Rack (Railroad Spikes)

Check out this rustic coat rack build using railroad spikes. This was a fun and simple project. Enjoy!

[@RickRaisin16]

Another instant classic. Could watch you work with wood all day!

[@DesignCo_two4]

Thank you El Pres!

[@tfrogginhfroggin]

Nice job. I also like that you left in the part switching to taping when epoxying and having to trim the rail spikes.

[@DesignCo_two4]

Thank you. I gotta show the whole process and that includes the mistakes/corrections.

[@modest_wrenching]

Wonderful design. It has a very professional look with out being too out of reach technique wise. Thanks for the video!

[@DesignCo_two4]

Thank you!

[@CK-lu9pm]

Beautiful work!

[@vladimirflocea5917]

Nice job done!

[@DesignCo_two4]

Thank you!

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

Nice job. A syringe would have made less of a mess with the epoxy. I just use construction adhesive in a tube.

[@DesignCo_two4]

Great idea!

[@takeitallin6882]

Very nice coat rack. I plan to build one for my daughter. What are the dimensions of the vertical board? Thx again

[@DesignCo_two4]

I dont remember what the height came to, but the average height of a coat rack is around 60 inches. Adjust to suit your daughter's preferences.

[@Jarod1941]

What stain was used? I like the colour.

[@DesignCo_two4]

I used a dark walnut stain from minwax.

[@Jarod1941]

@@DesignCo_two4 Many thanks.

[@joshuaspencer4272]

where did you get the rail road spikes

[@DesignCo_two4]

They are scattered along train tracks. I scooped em up.

[@user-ld2qw1iq2l]

are those 2x4's used for the base?

[@DesignCo_two4]

Yup, that's right

[@user-sm1ei5cc4w]

wouldn't a lag bolt be stronger then a dowel ?

[@DesignCo_two4]

Either or. Both sufficient.

[@shinymud7]

Should’ve left it natural wood with varnish

[@DesignCo_two4]

Yes, that would look good too. Client wanted a stain