Use the base planks as a guide for a straight edge by feeling the edges with your fingers and making sure that the three planks are sitting flush.
Then using this scribe a line across the joined planks.
Placing and drilling your holes for the dowels
Divide your board into sections with your pencil, marking them out based on the size and shape of your boots.
Drill pilot holes for your dowels and then drill through them with your spade bit to expand them.
Use a sander to remove any rough edges and pencil marks, then go around the inside of the holes with sandpaper.
Flip it over and make sure all of the edges are lined up evenly.
Secure the base plank to the bottom.
Adding your dowels
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The dowels should be a tight fit in their pre-drilled holes. If they are too tight use sandpaper to make slightly smaller.
Wood glue can be used if required.
Preserving and decorating
Treating or preserving wood is a good way to make sure it stays protected and lasts longer.
Applying stain or paint is a great way to give your boot rack a personal touch and helping it fit in seamlessly with its surroundings.