Easy, Cheap, Bespoke Oak Coat Rack Build

[@lawncarewithtim4896]

13:16 minute mark is perfect British humour, not a word spoken yet I laughed!! Love from Australia.

[@Lord-Panda2112]

Looks lovely! 1:36 Offcut shop? Any chance of more info about how/where to get oak etc at a discount? B&Q, Wixkes etc don't cater for this and checking the net is a bit daunting due to the amount of results... Happy 2024 from Lord 🐼. X

[@dougdavidson175]

Nice 1 Stuart. Welcome to 2024 M8 & missus. Take care & stay safe.

[@rusty633]

Oh I do remember working on cricket bats , breaking them in as well , happy days

[@NoodlesR6]

Brilliant job as always Stuart! Thank you for your videos, I learn so much from you and as an engineer myself I would have loved to work with you. That beautiful piece of timbre deserves a diverse array of old brass coathooks from petticoat lane.

[@lewisbrown51]

Lovely job as always... Just a thought with the glued plugs and hidden screws it might be a real pain to get down if you ever wanted to... Anyway, not meaning to be negative, nice project and result!

[@tomoxfford]

Chuffin loads of room under those brackets to fully hide a screw! Not making loads of unnecessary work for yourself is such a valuable skill. When holding up to mark holes put rubber tape or similar behind so it sticks in place with barely any pressure. Same for steadying longer spirit levels with one hand. ✌️

[@garulusglandarius6126]

You can buy kits where the countersink bit matches the plug cutter size exactly with no requirement to find a matching drill bit size. Excellent as always Stuart 👍

[@shaunsmith690]

Great job Stuart. A simple but effective piece done and like you said will keep the Boss happy. lol.

[@sdr9682]

Small tip: at 10:57 I see you drilling with a vacuum. If you stick an open envelope with some painters tape to the wall just below the marked spot, almost no dust will escape and you can fully focus on drilling

[@detroutspinners9933]

Looks great, be a job to take it down again though!

[@AndyD89]

If you’re looking for good quality coat hooks which are fairly priced, Toolstation have ball end coat hooks (made by Hiatt hardware). Much more attractive than the DIY store alternatives and better quality than a very similar product sold in B&Q.

[@AndrewLowry-e6h]

Love the reaction sound when the broom handle gives up, l think we've all experienced that feeling of frustrating 🤣. Happy new year and keep up the great videos

[@Thebratfudlad]

Another great project Stuart. I would echo the request for a video on a bin store (should you have the need for one and the inclination, obviously 😀).

[@derbyshirebirdwatcher6054]

Nice video stuart. I did something similar a few years ago, though without the benefit of a table saw or router table. One thought: when routing a profile on the edge of a board, do the end grain first so that any chips at the end of the cut are removed when you do the long grain sides. Keep up the good work!

[@jordanb3793]

Great video, where/what are these hardwood offcut shops in the UK? What would I be looking out for?

[@deanhowes1577]

ooh! Do I detect a matching shoe rack to follow? Nice simple practical build as usual Stuart

[@RFC3514]

I don't understand why you didn't simply *use longer screws and fix the rack to the wall **_through_** the coat hooks.* Just make two (or four) of them pass through the board and into wall anchors. No need for a third hole (or wood plug) _above_ the hooks. It would also make it much easier to disassemble in the future, because the screws wouldn't be covered by glued-in plugs.

[@rogerphelps9939]

Having fixings towards the top and bottom helps counter any small amount of warping. It is surprising how much a kiln dried piece of wood can still move when brought into a centrally heated very dry environment.

[@RFC3514]

@@rogerphelps9939 - Er... how is that related to what I wrote? All fixings are at the same height, anyway (in both versions).

[@troycogan1030]

Nice to see someone FINALLY put plugs in the same grain direction as the piece of timber they’re plugging. Looks good Stewart.

[@yossiyaari3760]

I made a very similar rack a while ago. As for hiding the screws, I used some of the screws for the hooks themselves as the screws to the wall.

[@grotekleum]

Oh, good idea, I have an oak rack to make and was going to hide my screws under the hooks, and will consider your idea.

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh brilliant Stuart, yes i also love the smell of linseed oil. Hope your wife likes the new coat rack , cheers and hope you have an awesome New Year

[@paulpalmer9970]

Great video again,how about making a shoe rack for to match,noticed that the shoes were on the floor,this would free up some floor space don’t you think.

[@PartyOf8Please]

Right - and if you make a bench with shoe/boot storage cubbies below, you’d have a bench to sit on while you put your shoes on 🤷🏻 That’s what I’d do anyway!

[@rogerphelps9939]

I did one for a recess, with a shelf for gloves, scarves etc over the top. The shelf was supported by triangular supports at the ends and fixed by dowels at regular intervals. The screws fixing the vertical board to the wall were hidden by the triangular shelf supports so fixings are totally hidden. No wall is perfectly flat and the recess wasn't properly square so it took quite a lot of work with filler etc to ensure that there no gaps between the wall and the wood. It was finished using hardwax oil. That was a cheap piece of oak for £11!. Regardless any good piece of oak deserves better than Wickes hooks!

[@lcook0825]

Excellent video Stuart.

[@Matt-yv4rm]

nice video. I've made the same except placed the wall fixing behind where the hooks are so no need to plug and nothing is visible. Even with those small hooks "back" its still possible to work out a position such that they hid the fixings.

[@flyball1788]

Good use of a nice piece of Oak (my totally subjective and irrationally favourite species of wood - sometimes "reasons" are overrated 😀). One question - how do you find "wood offcut" shops?

[@Kriss668]

I’ve made something very similar to this, to hang many keys on. Like you, I didn’t want the fixings to show, I used a keyhole cutter router bit on the back which worked perfectly and I think would’ve been the perfect answer to your mounting of the coat rack.

[@wirelad1]

Nice job Stuart - Maybe a nice shoe store / seat underneath, this would be nice. Happy 2024 BTW

[@johannes.f.r.]

I did exactly the same. We still had a cheap Ikea one when we moved in. But the store bought ones are all very narrow. I reused the hooks on a longer board. We don't have many coats, but I hate digging for them. Just a coat of wax turned out to be plenty of protection, it still looks good after almost 10 years. It's a simple thing to do, but one you see every day.

[@TheRealMozes]

I did the same a few months ago haha! So glad to see you make the same divisions. Tho I staggered mine in two rows and added a diy sign on top. Keep up the good work!

[@StevenJParkes]

Another great video. One thing I always try and do with a project is make it reversible. That is, I can remove it is possible. What happens if you change your mind in the future? After our extension build, our utility trebled in size, but we have nowhere for our coats, and the wife mentioned something like this - but I’m hellbent on doing a boot room bench with back for the coat hooks, but I’m yet to start, after 12 months!

[@andyc972]

Nice job Stuart, as you rightly stated this is the joy of DIY, making exactly what you need and not buying just what happens to be available, and that is so much nicer than anything you could buy ! At 13:02 I was just thinking "That ain't going anywhere !" and then........ 😉 Perhaps you could pass on the old Hat-stand to Keith, I think he's cut all his up now ! 🤣

[@johnhorry9995]

So very simple and effective, nice job and let’s be fair this would cost maybe £50 from a retailer.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Neat little project Staurt! The oak looks awesome!

[@steady803]

Happy New Year, Stu. Can't wait for the next lot of DIY work. I've got lots to do this year too, to keep the boss happy!😂 from Stu

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

No job is even done before the "That isn't going anywhere" test! Lovely!

[@Bdbrad71]

Love the idea with the plugs

[@jbaidley]

Thanks for another great video, Stuart! I was surprised to see you wearing gloves when using power tools because I was told that wearing gloves was dangerous because if they get caught on the tool they can pull your hand into the tool causing serious injuries. Was this bad advice?

[@barbarawiddowson635]

Lovely coat rack Stuart.I agree that shop bought ones are too short (and not usually made out of a beautiful piece of oak).

[@jmorv8866]

Excellent video good sir. You gave me some ideas!

[@mrnormski9005]

Made one with some locally produced cast iron antique style hooks. However, due to weight issues of the hooks & oak (450×70×19mm) found I could only use 3 hooks without having to use larger sized fixings than I wanted. Could have used more fixings but that meant more holes in the wall.

[@dogbreath6974]

Nice work Stuart. Some comments on here regarding hiding the fixing screws behind the hangers might be a good idea but, sometimes there might not be enough room, if the hangers are small for instance, also you are showing people how to hide fixing screws using dowels.

[@JamesTombs]

I did this a couple of years ago with an old scaffolding board. Stained it reasonably dark so to hide the screws a bit I spray painted the heads with black spray paint so they didn't stand out. Couple with black hooks it looks really good. Also with the screws exposed, it means we can easily take it down.

[@timg0025]

If the plugs are glued in, how can you remove the rack, if needed, in the future?

[@JIMMYH2011]

Another great video Stuart! Any chance of building a bin store? I'm tempted to have a go with pallet wood, but not sure where to start.

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Stuart, nice coat rack project, looks great with the linseed oil finish and like you said custom built to suit your own needs as always a great video and I enjoy your new channel. Can't wait for the next project, Take care

[@telosfd]

Nice construction. Do you also put a drying agent in the linseed oil?

[@grotekleum]

Nice job, thanks for sharing. Normally I'd counsel against gloves and machines. but I have found oak is in the habit of giving you tiny splinters, even when sanded you can still pick one up along an edge.

[@hog8035]

Dad, you are on it! Great job 👍🏻

[@steveinsj]

thank you

[@michaelplays2449]

Great video Stuart and a very nice build !!!!!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

That looks great I’ve always loved working with oak it comes up a treat when stained. I hope you had a great Christmas and New Year.

[@martinhunt6004]

Well done Stuart a good task /well explained.

[@robmarriott6348]

Great job Stuart. It’s nice to see someone using as much of a board as they can rather than lopping off bits from the middle and wasting the rest. Another idea for your plugs is to use a contrasting wood like teak, mahogany or sapele to make them a feature. I think I prefer your choice of hiding them though.

[@leighcarnally6815]

Nice little project that. All the very best Stu. Happy new year pal 🍺

[@csehszlovakze]

it looks really nice!

[@TheOldBlackCrow]

Excellent! Last year, I did this for our bathroom doors for towels and such. Same materials... It is quite satisfying! Thanks for all you do!

[@philipford3921]

Excellent video as usual.

[@essexbarnworkshop8578]

Love it, I make these with and without a shelf from my own offcuts to sell at craft fairs/ markets etc and they go really well! Obviously, because they are sold for the customer to fit I can't do plugs as you did, so I choose my hooks so that they are big enough to hide the fixing screws. My own, in my house, is plugged!

[@awantamta]

Nice little project

[@Quaker521]

Looks great Stuart. Next week a boot/shoe rack?😁

[@tavners8044]

Great minds made one last week 😁

[@TheWardagh]

Did this recently and countersunk the fixings and then put the hooks over that. Anyway, really nice end product 👏🏼

[@markelliot1248]

Was going to suggest the same thing.

[@ShadowZGermanShepherd]

he said that and then decided against it.

[@TheWardagh]

@@ShadowZGermanShepherd i think what he said was slightly different. He was going to put the screw for the hooks all the way into the wall but said the holes were too narrow

[@ShadowZGermanShepherd]

@@TheWardagh nope, he was clearly talking about the fixings and not the hooks.

[@cardinalb]

Safety glasses!

[@dg2908]

Don't know if you've heard of a guy on KZbin called Keith who sometimes makes things out of old coat stands, you should see if he wants another... Do you keep the alarm keypad as a decoy?! Presumably defunct following the demise of Boundary

[@rayblackdog8742]

Nice coat rack. Love your videos.

[@peterwagstaff2715]

Your riving knife should a fitted to protect the saw blade

[@darrenmackenzie1892]

I have a left over kitchen oak work top 25mm thickness would it work?

[@peterverduyckt5709]

Is it still possible to remove the hanger with the plugs glued in over the fixings?

[@BrodaPaul]

Neat job. Look forward to more.

[@michaeldesouza4911]

Happy New Year Stuart and looking forward to your videos in the year ahead. Fantastic coat rack - really like it ! How would you move it, if you wanted to in the future with those plug fixings ?

[@darrenhorne2504]

Great video and project as always. Thank you. Can anyone recommend timber yards in Kent or Essex selling hardwood offcuts

[@David.M.]

I hope the boss is pleased! Cheers

[@MazMaslin]

Hope you finished the back, or it's cup/warp/twist. Nice tho.

[@davidsecker5161]

Where do you buy the offcuts of hardwood?

[@nicomonkeyboy]

I guess you could just put the 'invisible' fixings underneath the hooks..? No plugs.

[@James-dv1df]

Could you not use your tracksaw to cut the straight edge?

[@PaddyDoc]

That music was nasty Stuart, please stick with the usual SKA mate ✊ Otherwise, a great clip fella 💚

[@HollowMan972]

Outstanding!

[@mohammeduddin8874]

Very nice. Did you use wall plugs?

[@rrddaatube]

I am the first person to go to lots of effort for details only I will know are there because they are covered up! So I fully understand why you would go to all that effort, but for our utility room I bought two premade racks and put them side by side.

[@03ce007]

You still have the boundary alarm system installed and working? I thought company went bust last year? No?

[@freedomofreligion3248]

Omg! You even have the SAME fingernails as my Dad! I'll be moving in -- yes, I'm 71, but, tell your better half I'll do all the chores she hates for free!

[@martinjenkins1827]

Stuart do you sell merchandise

[@denisconor648]

Great stuff

[@ConcreteLand]

Great vid, not great music.

[@AndrewKenmare]

Hope you never need to take that down at any point 😂😂😂

[@freedomofreligion3248]

The 🌸🌹🌸 Boss is an excellent husband-picker.

[@KGMakeRestore]

The plugs are a great idea…until the boss says she wants it a bit higher 😂

[@grahameburnip5880]

I’ve never heard of an off cut shop. ?

[@garvielloken3929]

Nooice!

[@holgerk6352]

Put of your gloves when using your table saw or rotating tools!

[@Dannyn7]

Hey @Proper Diy, has your Instagram been hacked?

[@carlosmartos9241]

Stuart, the repetitive music drove me crazy!!!! Great vid as always but please change that super annoying “scratched record”

[@MS-yy2dh]

I preferred it over what he once used

[@ChapmanWW]

Has your IG been hacked Stuart? Story about bitcoin seemed a bit odd. If not, then congratulations

[@Gary_UK]

Thanks, but I didn't like/need the music!

[@MS-yy2dh]

I like the quality of the thing but the way you have mounted it on the wall is, in my view, a bad idea. You might what to remove that in the near future just to repaint the wall.

[@yardy7719]

Think your instagram has been hacked Stuart!!!

[@ctedman]

MUSIC!

[@loftboyuklondon]

Please don't use gloves when using that routing machine. A furniture maker friend of mine had his index finger mangled when the glove tip caught the router and pulled it in. He regrets it every day.

[@DropShort105]

Is it me or did the intro seem alot quicker than usual?

[@musthavechannel5262]

Yep, one whole loop removed. It was alright before too though.

[@DropShort105]

@@musthavechannel5262 I'm not going delirious then.... yet! Thank you! 😀