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A slim hanging spice rack with a dowel-fronted shelf system — clamp both side boards together and drill every dowel hole in one pass for guaranteed alignment.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 39" | 1x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Top, bottom, and shelves | 8 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 19 1/2" | 1x4, 10 ft | ☐ |
| Back panel | 1 | 1/4" × 21" × 39" | 1/4" plywood, from a 2x4 sheet | ☐ |
| Dowels | 6 | 3/8" × 3/8" × 20 1/2" | 3/8" dowels, 4 ft | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4, 10 ft Can substitute 3 @ 8 ft if cheaper. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 3/8" dowels, 4 ft | 3 each | ☐ |
| 3/8" dowel buttons | 12 each | ☐ |
| Cup hooks | 4 each | ☐ |
| 1/4" plywood, from a 2x4 sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 3/4" | 30 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 2 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Drill Bit Set. Materials: 1x4, 10 ft
Clamp both side boards together and drill all the dowel holes through both at once, as marked in the diagram — this guarantees the two sides match without measuring each one separately.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x4, 10 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the top and bottom to the sides with a pocket-hole jig and 3/4" pocket holes with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Without a jig, countersunk screws or finish nails and glue work too.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 1x4, 10 ft, Pocket hole screws, 1-1/4"
Attach all the shelves at the heights marked in the diagram, working from the outside in to keep the case square.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Circular Saw. Materials: 1/4" plywood, from a 2x4 sheet, Brad nails, 3/4", Wood glue
Cut the 1/4" plywood back with a circular saw. Apply glue to the back edges of the shelves, place the plywood on top, and nail down around the edges. Mark out the shelf locations and nail the plywood to each shelf from behind.
Materials: 3/8" dowels, 4 ft, 3/8" dowel buttons, Cup hooks
Add cup hooks where wanted. Insert the dowels and cap with dowel buttons, finish the rack, and hang using the solid wood board at the top back — that's the piece rated to carry the hanging load.