Step 1: Determine Knob Placement

making doorknob coatrack
Photo: John W. Taylor
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Start by lightly sanding the board to create a smooth working surface. Then arrange the doorknobs across the board's face to see how they'll look after they're attached. Once you've determined their rough placement, remove the knobs.

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