DIY: Clothes Rack (Expensive Version)

Materials: 3/4 inch Galvanized steel pipe, 36" long ($12)3/4 inch galvanized steel pipe, 10' long ($18) Note: For the 10' pipe, I got it cut in half at the store (just ask a guy, they'll do it for you) and threaded making two 5' pieces which will be the sides of your clothes rack. You could buy 5' nipples but it's way cheaper to buy a 10' pipe and get it cut in half (like a $10+ difference!). (2) 3/4 inch galvanized tee fitting ($5.5)(2) 3/4 inch galvanized steel nipple, 4" long ($4.50)(2) 3/4 inch galvanized steel floor flange ($14.50)(2) 3/4 inch galvanized steel caps ($4.50)(3) 1"x6"x8' ($6.40/each=$19.20)1 1/4" screws (already had)Optional: Stain, paint brush or rag, paper towels or rag 
Total cost: $78.20

Measurements of mine: 

20" wide, 46" long on the bottom, and about 5" tall. 

Instructions: 

First, let's start with the base. 

I used 8 pieces of wood about 20" long. With the amount of wood I specified, you can make your pieces up to 23". You cut them all from 2 1"x6"x8' wood pieces. 

Then you need two pieces for underneath at about 48" long. (Cut one of the 1x6x8 pieces in half) 

 

I also sanded down all the edges to save everyone from splinter's! 

 

Line them up, place your two long pieces along all of them and screw it all down). 

Optional: Stain them for a darker wood. 

 

Next, you'll need to clean all of your steel pipe and fittings. My dad gave me this stuff- LPS Electro Contact cleaner but I think you can just use a warm, soapy rag to clean off all the gunk. 

Now it's time to put all the pieces together. My dad did this part for me (he kind of took over) but what you do is grab some wrenches and just tighten this stuff together as much as you can. Start off with the top piece and attach the tees. Then the side pieces, the nipples and caps. And last, the floor flanges. 

 

Then, measure out your top (from middle of one tee to the next) and screw floor flanges onto base accordingly. 

 

Done! Here are some close up shots (: 

 

It did cost a pretty penny but I LOVE it. It's *super* sturdy and will last a very long time. It also makes it sooo much easier to access my clothes now and I'm not so crammed for room.  We (and by we, I mean me) rearranged our bedroom for some simplifying and of course, to make room for my clothes rack (: I'll have to do another room tour but you can see how this wall looked here (there was a dresser there but I managed to shove it into our closet!). Wow, looking back I am realizing how much crap we had! There's a lot less stuff now. I'll definitely have to do another room tour. 
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