Building Your Very Own Wine Rack

Any wine lover will know that keeping a large quantity of bottles can lead to problems if you do not have adequate storage. While wine racks are the ideal solution, they can be expensive. Building a wine rack yourself is the perfect, affordable project for any DIY enthusiast.

• Cut hardwood into four side panels measuring 12 inches by 6 inches.
• Create wine supports by cutting the wood into four 24-inch by 3-inch pieces.
• Using a jig or handsaw, cut two notches on either side of boards measuring 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch. Position the notches one inch from the corners on the long sides.
• Test fit the wood, sanding or sawing the notches as necessary.
• Cut five four-inch arcs along two of the wine supports starting two inches from the end of the board. Leave 20 inches in between each arc.
• Cut five half-inch arcs in the other two wine supports for the bottle necks.
• Sand down and assemble your wine rack.

Whether you want to use oak, maple, walnut or a different hardwood for your wine rack, check out our range of choices at Schutte Lumber. And check out the rest of our blog for more woodworking tips and ideas.

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