Hammers make great hooks
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Hammer coat rack
Mount hammerheads with a screw from the backside of the mounting board.
I was shopping for unique hooks for our rustic cabin, and I
was flabbergasted at the cost of the most interesting ones.
Searching for cheaper alternatives, I cruised online and
unearthed a heap of creative ideas. Then I rooted around in
the old junk box and voilà—distinctive hooks with a real DIY
feel. If you’re looking for a coat rack that expresses your DIY
life, start digging and get creative! Here’s a gallery of new
ideas to spark your imagination.
-Marcia Roepke, Art Director
Hitch pins
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Hitch pin rack
Drill holes in a mounting board and drive the pins in.
The hitch pins for light-weight towing bars make a lighter weight rack.
Antique doorknobs
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Doorknob hooks
Doorknobs are nice hooks for towels and clothing. If possible, mount them on old style spindles.
Look for a variety of old doorknobs at antique stores and reuse stores.
Mason's trowels
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Mason's trowel hooks
Mason's trowels make heavy-duty hooks when screwed to a solid mounting board or wall.
An expanded wire lath background complements the décor of various styles of Mason’s trowels.
Valves and pipes
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Valve and pipe towel rack
Make this rack fit anywhere by choosing various pipe lengths.
If you like a more commercial décor, visit the plumbing department for pipes and valves.
C-Clamps
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C-clamp hooks
Glue the clamps into a groove cut in a cleat or mounting board. Use epoxy for a strong bond.
Change the hook size by screwing them open or closed.
Screws and blots
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Screw and bolt rack
Drill pilot holes and drive lag screws and carriage bolts into a mounting board.
Mix and match large lag screws and/or carriage bolts.
Faucet handles
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Faucet handle hooks
Drill holes through a backer and attach the handles with their mounting nuts.
Faucet handles work well in bathrooms for hanging clothes and towels.
Cleats
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Cleat hooks
Screw cleats to any solid backing.
Cleats are small and inconspicuous and can be mounted almost anywhere on a solid surface.
Hand screw clamps
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Hand screw clamp rack
Drill angled holes in a wide mounting board for the screw rods. Secure the clamps with screws driven from the backside of the board.
Hand screw clamps help create a woodworker décor and make strong racks.
