How to Make a Hanger Stacker

How to Make a Hanger Stacker
Written By
Kim Blakesley
Kim Blakesley
Published: Jan 20, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Things You Will Need

  • 4 1-inch dowels, 36 inches long
  • Tape measure
  • Scroll saw or band saw
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Bench vise
  • Wood glue
  • 1-by 8-inch board, 18 inches long
  • 4 wood screws, 1 1/2-inch
  • Level
  • Drill

The metal bars on the back of the stacker are taller than the front by 2 inches. This allows for the placement of the hook on the clothes hanger. The front and back bars keep the hangers in place during the stacking process.

  1. Cut two of the 36-inch dowels to the length of 34 inches.

  2. Insert the two 34-inch dowels between a bench vise and lightly secure into place. Move the dowels so they are 6 inches apart and 2 inches above the surface of the bench vise. Level the top edges of the two dowels so they are on a horizontal plane. Squeeze wood glue on the end of the two dowels.

  3. Hold the wide face of the 18-inch board on a horizontal plane. Center the 18-inch board over the two dowels secured in the bench vise. Line the closest edge of the board up with the outside edge of the dowels. Place the board on the dowels and hold in place. Secure the board to the dowels using a 1 1/2-inch wood screw. Remove the dowels and the board from the bench vise.

  4. Insert the two 36-inch dowels between a bench vise and lightly secure into place. Move the dowels so they are 4 inches apart and 2 inches above the surface of the bench vise. Level the top edges of the two dowels so they are on a horizontal plane. Squeeze wood glue on the end of the two dowels.

  5. Center the 18-inch board over the two dowels secured in the bench vise. Make sure the previously secured dowels are pointing straight down. Line up the closest edge of the board with the outside edge of the dowels. Place the board on the dowels and hold in place. Secure the board to the dowels using a 1 1/2-inch wood screw. Remove the dowels and the board from the bench vise.

  6. Flip the hanger stacker over so the flat board is standing on the ground.

Tips

Place the hook of the hanger between the two 36-inch tall dowels. Allow the hanger to drop to the bottom of the stacker. The 34-inch dowels hold the bottom of the hanger in place so it does not slide forward.

Photo Credits

hanger image by AGphotographer from Fotolia.com

hanger image by AGphotographer from Fotolia.com

Kim Blakesley

Kim Blakesley is a home remodeling business owner, former art/business teacher and school principal. She began her writing and photography career in 2008. Blakesley's education, fine arts, remodeling, green living, and arts and crafts…

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