How to build a hall tree

This step by step diy woodworking project is about how to build a hall tree plans. If you want to learn more about building a wood tree for your hallway, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. Check out the rest of the woodworking projects, as there are many plans to choose from and many ideas to use for your home.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the stand to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Materials

A – 2 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 9″x60″ long SIDES
B – 5 pieces of 1×8 lumber – 22 1/2″ long BACK
C – 4 pieces of 1×3 lumber – 26 1/4″ long TRIMS
D – 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 2″ x 22 1/2″ long SUPPORT
E – 6 pieces of 1×1 lumber – 7 1/2″ long, 3 pieces of 3/4″ plywood – 8 1/4″ x 22 1/2″ long SHELVES
F – 2 pieces of 1×1 lumber – 5 1/4″ long, 1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 5 1/4″ x 22 1/2″ long TOP SHELF

1 piece of 3/4″ plywood – 4’x8′
1 piece of 1×8 lumber – 10 ft
1 piece of 1×3 lumber – 10 ft
1 piece of 1×1 lumber – 8 ft
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler
hooks

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses, Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building a hall tree

Building the sides

The first step of the indoor woodworking project is to build the sides of the hall tree. Therefore, mark the cut lines on the plywood sheet and get the job done with a circular saw. Smooth the cut edges with fine-grit sandpaper and remove the residues with a damp cloth.

Fitting slats to the back of the hall tree

Next, secure the sides of the hall tree together by fitting the back slats. Use 1×8 slats to create the structure. After cutting the components at 22 1/2″, you need to drill pocket holes at both ends. Fit the slats between the sides and secure them into place using 1 1/4″ screws. Add glue to the joints and leave no gaps between them.

Fitting the bottom support

In order to enhance the rigidity of the structure, we recommend you to fit a support to the front of the hall tree. Therefore, cut the support at the right size and drill pocket holes at both ends before attaching them to the sides using 1 1/4″ screws. Make sure the corners are square and add glue to the joints.

Fitting the cleats

Attach the 1×1 cleats to the interior faces of the hall tree, as described in the diagram. Drill pilot holes through the cleats and secure them to the sides using 1 1/4″ nails. Use a spirit level to make sure the cleats are perfectly horizontal.

Fitting the bottom shelves

Next, attach the 3/4″ plywood shelves to the cleats. In order to get a professional result, you need to make sure there are no gaps between the components. Insert brad nails to secure the shelves to the cleats.

Fitting the back trims

In order to enhance the look of your project, we recommend you to install 1×3 trims as in the diagram. Drill pilot holes at both ends of the trims and secure them to the structure by using 1 1/4″ screws and waterproof glue.

Fitting the top shelf

Attach 1×1 cleats to the top of the hall tree and secure the shelf into place by using galvanized screws. Leave no gaps between the components and add glue for a proper bond.

How to build a hall tree

Last but not least, we recommend you to take care of the finishing touches. Attach the hangers to the hall tree, after aligning them with great care. Fill the holes with wood filler and let it to dry out for several hours. Afterwards, smooth the wooden surface with fine-grit sandpaper and vacuum the residues.

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