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Entryway hook board

A chunky 2×4 rail with coat hooks. Strong enough for heavy bags.

Beginner45 minutes1 part2× lumber
2×4 · 3½″ × 24″A Rail

Cutting diagram

2×4 · 3½″ × 24″A Rail

Bright pieces are your parts; the dimmed wood is left over. Every cut allows ⅛″ for the saw blade.

Cut list

PartQtyWidth × lengthCut from
ARail13½″ × 24″89 × 610 mm2× lumber

How to build it

  1. Cut the rail to 24″ and sand off the factory markings.
  2. Bevel or round the top edge so dust doesn't collect on it.
  3. Mark four hook positions 6″ apart, 3″ in from each end.
  4. Stain or paint it, then screw on the hooks.
  5. Screw the rail into two studs with 3″ screws hidden behind the end hooks.