Cleat Cam Coat Rack

Instructions

Step 1: Create a backer plate. I used White Oak. It should be at least 9mm thick to accommodate the keyhole hangers. You can make it whatever size you want, but I made mine 36" long and 5" high. After milling the board, and cutting it to size with the table and miter saw, I added 1.25" corner radii using Origin and Plate: https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/59b9b947291ebbfa71254b56/shares/6351788e91733509027f62ba Step 2: Create your French Cleat. I used White Oak milled to 3/4" thick, and cut to 34" long. Follow these instructions for sizing: https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/5d68222279a38a000faca8ca/shares/5e8b7845254f6b000fe63da7 Step 3: Cut as many hooks as you desire using this Studio Design (I used white oak for the hooks): https://hub.shapertools.com/design/680d6b49906f2a63efec5b7b Step 4: Optionally add a spline to the top of the hooks using as table saw and 1/8" material. I added a walnut spline to reinforce the weak point of the hook. Step 5: Create enough pairs of Cam locks to match your number of hooks. I used walnut for these. After cutting, insert a 3/8" dowel and glue the cam halves together to form a mirrored assembly: https://hub.shapertools.com/design/680d6b82906f2a63efec5bf4 Step 6: Add keyhole hangers to the backer plate using Origin and Plate, I used these: https://hub.shapertools.com/hardware/630018b88f101cd2a11f5be0 Step 7: Use Origin to probe your backer plate and predrill holes from the rear to hold your cleat to the front of the plate. You can also do with a drill press or other means. I used a studio project to help me visualize how everything was going to line up so that the cleat was as the height I wanted: https://hub.shapertools.com/design/680d6e116cec418aae3b31d5 Step 8: Sand and apply a durable finish to everything. Assemble the keyhole hangers onto the rear, and screw the cleat on from the rear (ensuring you countersink the heads). Step 9: Add your hooks - slide them on from the side with the cams facing out, and then push the cams down to lock the hooks in place. Inspiration from these ShaperHub Projects: https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/59bbcf2b291ebbfa71254b59/shares/5c33ed792800470017e94e09 https://hub.shapertools.com/creators/59bbcf2b291ebbfa71254b59/shares/5c412b382800470017e9580a