How To Make A Single Wine Rack

We’re tackling a simple project today: a single wine rack. No frills, no fancy bells and whistles - just a simple, practical project that anyone can make. You can use this project when you’re having a fancy dinner at home or maybe having some guests over. Instead of simply putting down your bottle of wine on the table, you can display it nicely on this sleek, handmade rack.

It’s not really a complex project to make, but it does pose a couple of challenges, which is a great way for us to flex our woodworking muscles. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and get into it.

Cut List

Soft wood	Qty	Dimensions (Inch)	Thickness
Foot	1	12 x 4-1/2	3/4
Support	1	6 x 4-1/2	3/4

Materials

Item	Qty	Specification
Wood stain	1
Sandpaper	4	80, 150, 220, 320 grit
Wood screws	2	2”
Wood varnish	1	polyurethane (e.g. Minwax Warm or Clear Satin)

Tools

• Table Saw or Circular Saw
• Drill
• Clamps
• Sander
• Scroll Saw or Hole Saw
• Router with ⅛” bit (optional)
  
  

Process

Step 1

Cut out all the necessary pieces for the wine rack. Then, sand each piece thoroughly using 80 and 150-grit sandpaper.

Step 2

Create a hole in the Foot piece and cut a half-circle from the support piece using a Hole Saw or Scroll Saw.

Step 3

Round the corners to a diameter of 1/2 inch and ensure all edges are rounded using either a Router with a 1/8 inch bit or sandpaper.

Step 4

Mark points for pilot holes on the bottom of the Foot piece. Place the Support on the Foot, and hold them together with clamps.

Step 5

Drill pilot holes through both pieces and attach them securely using screws.

Pro Tip: To make it sturdier, you can also use dowel pins and glue instead of screws. It’s pretty simple. I just glued the two pieces together, and then put glue on the dowels before finally securing everything together. If you will use this method too, you need a flush-cut saw to cut off the excess wood from the dowels.

Step 6

Sand the entire wine rack with 220-grit sandpaper. Optionally, apply stain to enhance the appearance of the wine rack.

Step 7

Finish the wine rack by applying polyurethane varnish at least twice for protection. After the first layer of varnish, sand the surface with 320-grit sandpaper for a smoother finish.

 

Final Thoughts

As you can see, with a few basic materials and a little elbow grease, you can make a simple project like this. In addition to having a nice finished product, easy wood projects like this also allow you to learn a few woodworking tricks along the way. 

Yes, it’s not the most elaborate project out there, but that’s exactly what makes it great. If you’re a beginner, it will be easy for you to make this wine rack. And if you’re a seasoned woodworker, I see it as something that could maybe get you out of a slump if you’ve been away from the workshop for a while. It’s a welcome reprieve because it’s not an intimidating project to do.

Either way, you’d be feeling inspired and accomplished if you give this one a try.