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How to Build an Easy Winerack
This task was quite a leap in my skill level as a woodsman...nonetheless I still believe a beginner can acheive a successful refinishing of one's hardwood floor with the proper guidance...and luck. I'll compare my "plan" after reading articles and DIY sites online with the actual cost and timeframe of this project, although I did encounter several SNAFUs, I can at least now say that my floor is stained with my own blood, sweat, and tears.
Supplies:
Sources: Home Depot, Sutherlands, RSC
- 8 ft 4X4, they had some nice cedar ones for only $13
- 1-3/8 inch drill bit
power drill (battery powered won't last long with this project)
- L bracket x 2 (not pictured)
- tape measure
- level
- screws
- sandpaper, approx. 100 grit
Step 1
While at Home Depot I had them cut the 4X4 in half, so it was only 4 ft long, which was the perfect size for me
Then I made my measurements: make the center of each hole 6 inches from its adjacent hole and 3 inches from the end of the board for the hole on each end (see pic)
Step 2
I drilled a pilot hole for each hole - this step is optional
Step 3
Begin drilling your holes with the 1-3/8 inch drill bit.
This is the most time consuming part of the job, but I finished all 8 holes in about 40 minutes, and that's with a few breaks to let the drill cool down.
Step 4
After the holes are drilled use the sandpaper to clean up a little bit around the holes.
Step 5
Mounting
There are several ways to mount your new winerack which you need to decide right now.
For a vertical mount all you have to do is screw 1 L-bracket into the top and one on the bottom of the wine rack and then find a stud in the wall to mount it to.
For a horizontal mount it's best to find the studs in the wall where you want to position the wine rack and then attach the L-brackets that distance apart on the upper plane of the wine rack (see picture).
There are also variations on how it can be mounted, here mine is mounted with the bottles perpendicular to the wall, but it can also be rotated 90 degrees and put in a vertical mount and the bottles will be parallel with the wall.
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That's it...you've built your own wine rack. If you have any questions or suggestions please email me.
Thanks, Eric
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