How to Make a Fishing Pole Rack
- 1). Draw an arch on one 12 3/4-inch edge of the 1- by 6- by 12 3/4-inch board. Use the flexible curve ruler to create the arch.
- 2). Cut the arch out with a band saw. This is the mounting board.
- 3). Rout around the perimeter of one 6- by 12 3/4-inch sides of the arched board with a round-over bit. This is the front face of the mounting board.
- 4). Measure in 1 inch in from each end and 1 inch down from the start of the arch on the mounting board. Mark the measurements. Drill a 1/16-inch hole through the board at the marks.
- 5). Set up the table saw to make a 3/8-inch-wide by 1-inch-deep cut. Measure and mark 1 1/2-inches over from one 2-inch-wide end of the board on the long side of the board. This is the outside edge of the first slot. Space each slot 1 1/2 inches apart. The slot is 3/8 inch wide. Mark the board accordingly. The result will be six slots.
- 6). Cut the six notches into the board on the table saw.
- 7). Cut six 1 1/4-inch pieces out of the 1/4- by 3/8- by 12-inch board using a miter saw. Drill a 1/16-inch hole 1/8 inch from one 3/8-inch end of each piece in the center of the 3/8-inch width.
- 8). Make a small v-shaped notch near one 3/8-inch end on one of the 1 1/4-inch sides of each piece using a bench knife. These are the latch pieces.
- 9). Sand each wooden part with fine-grit sandpaper. Apply a wood finish to the parts. Allow the finish to dry before continuing.
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Place the mounting board with the 1-inch edge opposite the arched edge flat on a work surface. Position the notched board with the 1-inch edge opposite the notched edge flat against the mounting board. The 2-inch side will be flat with the work surface. - 11
Drive flush trim screws every 2 inches through the back of the mounting board into the back edge of the notched board. - 12
Lay the back of the mounting board flat. Align the latch pieces over the notches. The holes should be on one side of the notch and the v-shaped notch should be oriented toward the bottom of the rack. Tack a brad through each hole into the notched board. Tack another brad where the latch pieces line up on the opposing side of the notch on the notched board. - 13
Select a position on a wall. Drive a screw through each hole in the mounting board to fasten the rack to the wall. Open a latch and place the pole handle over the notched board. Close the latch. The tip of the rod will face down.
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