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Modular Glass Rack

Step-by-step build — 6 steps. Also available as a print sheet.

  1. 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.

    Modular Glass Rack — step photo 3

  2. 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.
    Modular Glass Rack — step photo 4

  3. 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.

    Modular Glass Rack — step photo 5

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

    Modular Glass Rack — step photo 6

  6. 6Finish

    Fill all nail holes with wood filler. Sand smooth, then apply desire stain and/or paint.