How to Make a Towel Rack With Vintage Taps

By Amy R. Hughes, This Old House magazine

pencil marking the position where the bracket fasteners will go for this vintage porcelain tap towel rack

Photo: Kristine Larsen

Position the brackets 1 inch in from the ends of the mounting board, with their tops just below the pencil line. Mark where the brackets' fasteners will go.

Steps

Introduction
Overview
1. Calculate the Space Between Taps
2. Mark the Board For a Shelf
3. Position the Brackets
4. Screw the Brackets On
5. Mark the Tap Positions
6. Attach the Spindles
7. Glue the Escutcheons On
8. Set the Taps
9. Attach the Shelf Top

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