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A wall-mounted plate rack from two 1x4s and two 1x2s — vertical slots hold plates on display and let them drip-dry. A one-board-bundle build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sides | 2 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 32" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Shelves | 3 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Rails and back supports | 5 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 28 1/2" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x4 board, 8 ft (Pine) Sides, shelves, rails. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x2 board, 8 ft (Pine) Back supports and cleats. | 2 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 3" For hanging into studs — size to your wall. | 8 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 1-1/4" | 40 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Speed Square. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Attach the 1x4 sides and shelves to create the box. Nails are fine here since the finished rack gets anchored to the wall for extra structure — just always add glue when you nail. Keep it square.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Drill / Driver, Level. Materials: 1x4 board, 8 ft, 1x2 board, 8 ft, Wood screws, 3", Finish nails, 1-1/4", Wood glue
Glue and nail the rails and back supports to the framing to complete the rack, spacing the rails so your plates rest on edge without tipping out. Hang it on the wall into studs through the back 1x2s under the shelves with 3" screws — that cleat is the load path, so it must catch framing. Level it, sand, and finish.