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Modern Sunglasses Holder
Need a place to store all your cool sunglasses but don’t want them to get scratched or lost?
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.5–4.8 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boards | 3 | 3/4" × 2" × 16" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood board, 3/4" x 2 1/2" x 48 | 1 board | ☐ |
| 1 1/4" pocket hole screws | 6 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood oil | 1 each | ☐ |
| Bungee Cord | 1 each | ☐ |
| Hanging hardware, such as keyhole hangers | 2 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools
- Drill / Driver
- Miter Saw
- Pocket Hole Jig
- Random Orbit Sander
- Router
Instructions
1. Drill pocket holes
- On two Boards, drill three pocket holes along one long edge. - Drill the holes in the middle and 2" in from each end.
2. Attach boards
- Using wood glue and pocket hole screws, attach one Board with pocket holes into the one that doesn’t have holes. - Repeat for the other Board into the other side of the middle Board.
3. Round corners
- Using the Kreg Corner Routing Guide to route curved corners. - You can use any size chamfer depending on the look you want. I used 1 1/2" for this build.
4. Drill holes
- Mark a spot 1 1/2" in and 1 1/2" down from the top of the top Board on both the front and back of the piece. - Using a 1" Forstner bit, drill a recessed hole on the back of the board about halfway through the wood in each marked position. - Then, flip the board over and use a 1/4" drill bit and drill through the board in the marked positions.
5. Stain or oil
- Sand the piece down with a high grit sandpaper. - Apply your favorite oil or stain to the wood and let dry.
6. Add bungee
- Insert the end of the bungee cord into the 1/4" hole on one side and tie it tight on the back so that the knot is in the recessed larger hole on the back. - Pull the bungee across and into the other hole so it is tight. - Tie off a second knot on the back so it fits into the other recessed hole.
7. Hang
- Add mounting hardware to the back of the sunglasses holder (I used keyhole hangers). - Add nails or screws into the wall and hang the board up. - Slide one arm of your sunglasses behind the bungee to hang them up.
8. Enjoy
Enjoy your handiwork and tag @CharlestonCraftedBuilds on Instagram with a picture!
