Use basic plumbing parts to make this DIY clothes rack that leans against a wall and fits your clothes hangers ideally.
This is a new version of the standard clothing rack, made out of basic plumbing parts. The design has been kept as easy and uncomplicated as possible–it’s essentially just a frame that leans against the wall.
The weight of the clothes pushes the rack against the wall and makes it sturdy, while the simplicity of the design also makes it really easy to deconstruct and move around.
DIY Clothes Rack
Tools and Materials:
Plumbing tube, 7⁄8 inch diameter, 160 inches long
Plumbing tube, 7⁄8 inch diameter, 80 inches long
Four 3-way joints for plumbing tubes
Roll of strong plastic tape
Cutter
Scissors
Instructions:
1. Cut the 7⁄8-inch-diameter plumbing tube to the following lengths:
Two x 80 inches
Two x 40 inches
2. Put the long tubes against the wall at an incline, with the bottom approximately 30 inches away from the wall.
3. Position a hanger at a height where it doesn’t touch the wall and mark this spot on the tube. This is where the horizontal tube (part B) will be located.
4. Put a piece of strong tape around the ends of the horizontal tubes (parts B) before inserting into three-way joints to prevent them from sliding.
Once all four joints have been placed, finish assembling the rack by connecting the long tubes with the short horizontal ones in between.
5. Lean the rack against the wall, hang up your clothes, and enjoy! Optionally, two screws can be put into the floor where the tubes meet the ground so as to fix them in position.
Want more simple designs from DIY Furniture 2? For an easy seating option check out Make a 3-Legged Stool.
This excerpt has been reprinted with permission from DIY Furniture 2: A Step-by-Step Guide by Christopher Stuart and published by Laurence King Publishing, 2014. Purchase this book from our store: DIY Furniture 2.
