How to Build a Wine Rack for Bottles and Glasses (page 1 of 2)
By Chris HillMore in Kitchen
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Cut the Materials current page
- Assemble the Base current page
- Attach the Spacers and Glass Shelves current page
- Attach the Shelf page 2
- Apply Finishing Touches page 2
We sized our project for average wine bottle dimensions, but you can alter the depth of your wine rack simply by using a 1x12 instead of a 1x10.
This project also uses pocket-hole joinery. If you're not familiar with it, take a look at the basics.
The finished dimensions: 6 1/2" high, 27 1/2" wide, 10 3/4" deep
Cut the Materials
Cut list:
sides (2) –3/4 x 2-1/2 x 24
bottom (1) – 3/4 x 9-1/4 x 24
back (1) – 3/4 x 5-1/2 x 24
front (1) – 3/4 x 3-1/2 x 24
spacers (7) – 3/4 x 3/4 x 10-3/4
outer glass shelves (2) – 1/4 x 2-1/2 x 10-3/4
middle glass shelves (2) – 1/4 x 2-3/4 x 10-3/4
wide glass shelves (3) – 1/4 x 3-1/4 x 10-3/4
shelf brackets (2) – 3/4 x 2-1/2 x 2-1/4
side shelf (1) – 1/2 x 3-1/2 x 10-3/4
Assemble the Base
Use Image 1 as a guide for cutting the sides to shape using a jigsaw or band saw.
Position the sides flush with the ends and edges of the bottom and attach using glue and #17 x 1-1/2-inch wire brads (Image 2).
Use Image 3 as a guide for cutting the back to shape. Position the back flush with the sides and bottom edge of the bottom and attach using glue and 1-1/2-inch brads.
Use Image 4 as a guide for measuring, marking and drilling 1-1/4-inch holes in the front as shown in Image 5.
Rip the front to 2 1/2 inches wide, making sure to cut through the holes (Image 6).
Position the front flush with the ends of the sides and bottom edge of the bottom and attach using glue and 1-1/2-inch brads.
Attach the Spacers and Glass Shelves
Turn the assembly over and position a spacer at each end of the assembly, flush with the edges and ends. Attach using glue and 1-1/4-inch wire brads (Image 1).
Position one spacer centered and square on the assembly and attach using glue and 1-1/4-inch brads (Image 2). Space the remaining four spacers equidistantly apart (roughly 3 inches) and square to the assembly and attach using glue and 1-1/4-inch wire brads. Note: It will be easier to paint the underside of the project now before the glass shelves are attached.
Position the outer glass shelves flush with the edges and ends of the spacers at the end of the assembly and attach using glue and #18 x 3/4-inch wire brads.
Position the middle glass shelves centered on the spacers next to the outer glass shelves and attach using glue and 3/4-inch brads.
Position the wide glass shelves centered on the remaining spacers and attach using glue and 3/4-inch wire brads.
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