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I have been intrigued by toggle coat racks similar to this one
I like the mechanics of them, but all the ones I have seen were of a more modern style than suits my taste. So I set out to do a similar toggle idea, with more of a log style.
I started with a mango log (limb) and made the toggles from 4/4 cherry. The finish is 100% Tung Oil, with no stain.
1) Rack on wall with a single toggle open.
2) Also on wall, showing all the toggles (1 open, the others closed) (hangs on a french cleat of 1/4" plywood)
3) Peeling and shaping the mango log.
4) Playing with paper models.
5) Steel pivot rod.
6) Back view of the plywood cleat's mate.
For something that looks pretty simple, it turned out to be pretty complex. Leave it to me completely over engineer something as simple as a coat rack. In the end though, I like the look. The mango has some amazing natural colors to it and I think the cherry makes a nice compliment to it. It is also the first bit of furniture that I have made, that is fun to play with.
If you want more details with a lot more photos and explanation:
http://www.timberframe-tools.com/natural-timbers/log-toggle-coat-rack/
I like the mechanics of them, but all the ones I have seen were of a more modern style than suits my taste. So I set out to do a similar toggle idea, with more of a log style.
I started with a mango log (limb) and made the toggles from 4/4 cherry. The finish is 100% Tung Oil, with no stain.
1) Rack on wall with a single toggle open.
2) Also on wall, showing all the toggles (1 open, the others closed) (hangs on a french cleat of 1/4" plywood)
3) Peeling and shaping the mango log.
4) Playing with paper models.
5) Steel pivot rod.
6) Back view of the plywood cleat's mate.
For something that looks pretty simple, it turned out to be pretty complex. Leave it to me completely over engineer something as simple as a coat rack. In the end though, I like the look. The mango has some amazing natural colors to it and I think the cherry makes a nice compliment to it. It is also the first bit of furniture that I have made, that is fun to play with.
If you want more details with a lot more photos and explanation:
http://www.timberframe-tools.com/natural-timbers/log-toggle-coat-rack/