How Do You Make A Coat Tree?
Coat trees are an age-old answer to the problem of needing a place to hang coats, jackets and hats. You can make a coat tree for much less than the cost of buying one. You can complete the project in about an hour. Step 1 Go to a lumber yard to get all of the materials. Any lumber yard should have all of the materials listed, saving you time. Step 2 Measure the pieces. Using a ruler, measure one inch from one end of the post on all four sides. Use the ruler as a straight edge to mark a line on each side. Measure the square section for the base from the plywood with the ruler. Use the ruler as a straight edge to draw the lines for cutting. Step 3 Cut the pieces. Using the saw, cut the one-inch section from the end of the post. Draw a line from corner to corner, making an X on the square block. Cut the block into four triangular shapes. These will be the support at the base. Cut the square out of the plywood to form the base. Step 4 Build the base and trunk. Place the post on end. Place
