Notch- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Time
- 1.8–3.3 hours
- Cost
- $
About this build
A great compromise of form and function. This Pottery Barn inspired plate 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
- Miter Saw
- Random Orbit Sander
Optional / nice to have
- Tape Measure
Materials
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| Board, 1x6 96" | 2 board |
| Board, 1x2 96" | 2 board |
| Jacobean Stain by Minwax | 1 each |
| Wood Filler | 1 each |
| 2 inch 16 gauge Finish Nails | 1 each |
| Wood Glue | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Side Frame | 2 | 3/4" × 5" × 25" |
| Shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 5" × 24" |
| Front Rails | 5 | 3/4" × 1" × 25" |
| Back Support | 1 | 3/4" × 1" × 24" |
What to buy
Buy 4 boards at 8 ft.
3/4" × 5"
2 boards
3/4" × 1"
2 boards
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.
- Insert remaining 24" 1x6" board so that the bottom of the board is 12" from the top of the unit.
- Then secure using glue and 2" 16 gauge finishing nails.
2Front 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.
3Back 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.
4Finish
Fill all nail holes with wood filler. Sand smooth, then apply desire stain and/or paint.
Tags
- Gifts
- Beginner
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