How to Make a Towel Rack With Vintage Taps

By Amy R. Hughes, This Old House magazine

hands using a combination square to draw a line across the center of the mounting board to make a vintage porcelain tap towel rack

Photo: Kristine Larsen

Draw a horizontal line across the center of the mounting board using the straightedge of a combination square. Then mark evenly spaced vertical lines through the horizontal one to indicate where each tap 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

Helpful Info:: Article: Vintage Brackets With Style; Gallery: Victorian-Style Lav Faucets; Skill Builder: Tool Box: Faucet-Handle Puller; Article: Choosing a Cordless Drill; Gallery: Squares