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An open-frame plate rack for a patio kitchen or outdoor bar, sized for stacked plates and hung mugs.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 39 3/4" | Cedar or pressure-treated | ☐ |
| Top | 1 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 35" | Cedar or pressure-treated | ☐ |
| Shelves | 4 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 31 1/2" | Cedar or pressure-treated | ☐ |
| Rails and back supports | 6 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 31 1/2" | Cedar or pressure-treated | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar or pressure-treated, 1x4, 8 ft (Cedar) Extra length is built into the cut list. | 3 each | ☐ |
| Cedar or pressure-treated, 1x2, 8 ft (Cedar) | 2 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finish nails | 1 box | ☐ |
| Exterior finish Untreated pine won't survive a season with no roof overhead. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cup hooks Optional — turns the bottom shelf into a mug rack for very little extra cost. | 6 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Cedar or pressure-treated, 1x4, 8 ft
Build the basic frame from the two sides and top using 3/4" pocket holes and 1-1/4" pocket screws.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Cedar or pressure-treated, 1x4, 8 ft, Cup hooks
Attach the bottom shelf to the sides using pocket holes. This is a good spot to add cup hooks along the underside for hanging mugs, if you'd like the added function.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Cedar or pressure-treated, 1x2, 8 ft
Attach the remaining shelves the same way. Attach the front rails with pocket holes driven from the back side; for the top rail, add finish nails through the top face for extra hold.
Tools: Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Exterior finish
Sand every edge and apply an exterior-rated finish before this rack sees its first season outdoors.