DIY Wood Wine Rack
Wine racks are an effective way to store wine in a dining space. Materials for wine racks vary as greatly as the design. Wooden wine racks are an ideal project for a woodworker. Select a hard wood such as maple, cherry, ash, or walnut. These woods will be durable while showcasing the wine. Wine is typically stored horizontally. A simple wine rack adds interest to a room and requires only a single board and a few basic woodworking tools to make.
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Things You'll Need
- 1-by-6-by-48-inch wood board
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Drill press
- 1 1/2-inch drill bit
- Band saw
- Router
- Round-over bit
- Fine grit sandpaper
- Wood finish
- Finish applicator
- 6 L-brackets with screws
- Screwdriver
Instructions
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Place the wood board on a work surface. Mark the board with a pencil approximately two inches away from the edge inches away from the edge and at six inches.
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Place the board in a drill press. Drill a round hole1 1/2 inch in diameter through the board at each pencil mark.
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Draw a curve on each six-inch wide end of the board. Cut the curve out using a band saw. Feed the wood through the saw at a speed that allows the blade to cut the wood smoothly.
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Route around the front edges of the wine rack. The front edges are the edges with the holes approximately two-inches from the edge. Use a round-over bit to create a rounded front for the rack.
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Sand the surface of the wine rack and the inside of each hole with fine-grit sandpaper.
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Apply a wood finish to the rack. Allow the finish to dry before continuing.
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Place the rack vertically against the wall you would like to mount it on. Align the L-brackets approximately six inches from the ends and in the center of the board on either side of the rack. Mark the holes with a pencil.
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Screw the brackets to the wall at the pencil marks. Slide the rack into place. Screw the brackets to the rack.
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Tips & Warnings
Place the neck of the wine bottle through the holes. Alternate sides for each bottle to create a unique wine display.
Wear eye protection when woodworking.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit wine bottle image by Albo from Fotolia.com
