Notch- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 2.3–4 hours
- Cost
- $
About this build
A great compromise of form and function. This Pottery Barn inspired glass rack, is part of a modular set that can be used in combination with other modular pieces (see image 2), or it can be used alone!
Tools
Essential
- Brad Nailer
- Drill / Driver
- Jigsaw
- Miter Saw
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x2 96" | 1 board |
| Board, 1x6 96" | 2 board |
| 2" 16 gauge finish nails | 1 each |
| Wood Glue | 1 each |
| Mounting brackets | 2 each |
| Desired Paint and/or Stain | 1 each |
Overall cost: $. Lumber prices vary by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure we would only be pretending to know.
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L |
|---|---|---|
| Shelves | 5 | 3/4" × 5" × 24" |
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 25" |
| Front Rails | 2 | 3/4" × 1" × 25" |
| Back Support | 1 | 3/4" × 5" × 24" |
What to buy
Buy 4 boards at 8 ft.
3/4" × 5"
3 boards
3/4" × 1"
1 board
Assumes 8 ft stock, a 1/8" saw kerf, and buying each part at its own width. Change the board size or kerf on the full board plan →
Instructions
1Frame
Join both 25 1/2" and 24" 1x6" boards using wood glue and 2 inch, 16 gauge finishing nails. This will form a 25 1/2" square. Secure using glue and 2" 16 gauge finishing nails.
2Shelves
- Place cut out 1"x 6"x 24" so that the base of the board is 3" from the top of the unit. Secure with wood glue, and 2" 16 gauge nails.
- Place 1"x 6"x 24" so that the base of the board is 12" from the top of the unit. Secure with wood glue, and 2" 16 gauge nails.
- Place 1"x 6"x 24" so that the base of the board is 18" from the top of the unit. Secure with wood glue, and 2" 16 gauge nails.
3Front Rails
Attach the 25 1/2" 1x2" board(s) to the face of the unit using wood glue and 2 inch 16 gauge finishing nails.
4Back Support
Attach the remaining 24" 1x2"board using wood glue and 2 inch 16 gauge finishing nails. This is an ideal place to attach the unit to the wall, or you can attach hanging hardware to the back.
5Glass Rack Cut Out
The glass rack cutout will be made out of one of the 1"x 6" x 24" boards. Use a jigsaw to cut out 1' wide and 3" deep cut outs. Use the dimensions on the diagram to find the center to center placement of the cutouts.
6Finish
Fill all nail holes with wood filler. Sand smooth, then apply desire stain and/or paint.
Tags
- Gifts
- Beginner
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