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Tie/Belt Rack

Cristy Gies

Cristy Gies

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Our DIYG video this week is perfect to help keep that closet in tip top shape as well as a great gift for dad!

No matter what size your closet, it can be a struggle at times to keep it organized. With so many belts, ties and accessories it is easy to lose track of what you have.  It can be overwhelming or even frustrating trying find that favorite tie or that perfect belt that looks great with everything.

In this tutorial we are going to show you how to make a tie/belt holder. Perfect for organization, this simple project will help to tidy up those, not so easy, to organize items.

Let’s get started!

Here is What you will need:

Materials:

  • 1"x4"x4' piece of nice wood
  • 120 and 220 grit sanding blocks
  • Wooden dowel pins
  • 4 - #10 - 2" wood screws
  • 2 saw tooth hangers
  • Frog tape
  • Stain or paint of your choice (gray stain for mine)
  • Spray on Polyurethane of your choice
  • Wood glue
  • Stainable wood putty filler

Tools:

  • Drill, drill bits and screwdriver bits
  • Wood clamps
  • Measuring tape
  • Putty Knife
  • Stain brush or clean rag
  • Safety goggles
  • Angle square
  • Miter or Cut-off Saw

You can find these items in any local home improvement store. At the bottom of this article we have provided some links to make locating these items easier.

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to start building.

Step 1

  • Cut wood in two, 2' pieces

DIYG Tip:  Put a piece of Frog tape around the wood where you are going to cut so that wood doesn’t fray

Step 2: Sand and wipe boards

  • With 120 grit sandpaper, sand all sides of both boards in the direction of the grain of the wood.
  • Wipe down both boards with a clean, damp cloth to get off excess dust.
  • With 220 grit sandpaper, sand all sides of both boards in the direction of the grain of the wood. This will give the boards a smooth finish.
  • Wipe down both boards with a clean cloth to get off excess dust.

Step 3:

  • Stain wood and wood dowel pins and let dry.

Step 4: Mark peg holes

  • 2 inches from top and 1 inch from left side, mark an "X" every 2 inches all the way across the board for the wooden dowel pins.
  • Do a second row 1" from bottom and 2" from left side. This will create a "V" pattern.
  • These will be the pegs for the tie rack

Step 5: Predrill peg holes for the wooden dowel pins.

  • Using the 2 clamps, securely clamp the wood board to the table.
  • Drill a hole 1/2" deep where marked in the previous step; This is where you will latter insert the wooden dowel rods.
  • When finished drilling the holes, sand the top lightly to smooth out any rough edges.
  • Loosely insert a wooden dowel rod to make sure the holes are large enough. You might have to slightly enlarge some holes for a snug fit.

DIYG Tip:  To help ensure you do not drill the holes too deep, take Frog Tape and mark the drill bit at the ½” mark.  This will be a guide when drilling to not go past the Frog Tape.

Step 6: Attach top board to tie rack

  • Using a small bead of wood glue, glue the top shelf to the tie rack.
  • Use a small piece of scrap wood to support the top shelf and clamp the top shelf and tie rack to the table.
  • Wipe away any excess glue.
  • Predrill four, 1 ½ ” holes across the top of the shelf using a drill bit slightly smaller than the wood screws.
  • Screw in the four - 2" screws w/drill; Countersink screws so you can cover them up with wood putty.
  • Fill in the screw holes with enough stainable wood putty to cover. Allow to dry and then sand smoothly. Restain if needed to match the rest of the wood.

DIYG Tip: If you have a Pocket Hole Jig, you can use that so screws will not show.  Drill 4 pocket holes on the BACKSIDE of the tie rack board and insert the four, 2” screws.

Step 7: Attach 2 saw tooth hangers to the back.

  • Place the tie rack face down on the table and attach 1 saw tooth hanger 2” in from the right side.
  • Attach the other saw tooth hanger 2” in from the left side making sure the hangers are level to each other.

Step 8: Insert wooden tie pegs into holes and allow to dry

  • Use one drop of wood glue in each hole and insert the wooden dowel rods. Tap lightly with hammer to ensure a snug fit.
  • Wipe off any excess wood glue.

DIYG Tip: Use a wood mallet or cover pegs with a soft cloth so the hammer doesn’t damage the wooden pegs

DIYG Tip: use a ruler or paint stick to line up the wood pegs so they are level.

Step 9: Polyurethane shelf and let dry

  • Inspect the tie rack for any rough spots and lightly sand to a smooth finish.
  • Wipe saw dust from board with a damp cloth
  • Using SPRAY on polyurethane, spray on the polyurethane about 12” from the tie rack in smooth, wide strokes. Spray the front, back and sides and allow to dry.
  • Sand lightly any remaining rough spots and apply a second coat of polyurethane. Allow to dry overnight.

Hang tie rack and enjoy!

Listed below are the supplies we used in this tutorial.

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