Step 3: Assemble the Glass Rack

gluing and assembling the glass rack pieces
Photo: Ryan Benyi
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  Apply glue to one edge of each square dowel nailing strips. Center each lattice strip on top of the nailing strips, flush at both ends. Nail through the lattice into the nailing strips using -inch nails.
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    Tools List

    • miter saw
      Miter saw
    • circular saw
      Circular saw
    • jigsaw
      Jigsaw
    • speed square
      Speed Square
    • combination square
      Combination square
    • drill
      Drill/driver
    • pneumatic brad nailer
      Pneumatic nail gun

    Shopping List

    1. 1x15 edge-glued shelving. Get four 6-foot boards and one 3-foot board to make the sides, top, bottom, shelves, and wine-rack insert.

      2. 1x3 to create support strips for the bottom board.

      3. -inch square dowels to make the glass rack. Get two 3-foot lengths.

      4. x3 lattice strips to make the glass rack. Get two 3-foot lengths.

      5. 3¼-inch baseboard molding: Get a 6-foot length.

      6. 3x9/16-inch crown molding: Get a 6-foot length.  7. 2x4 to make the backing strips for the crown molding

      8. 1x2 to make the face-frame stiles: Get two 6-foot boards in clear pine.

      9. 1x5 to make the face-frame rails: Get at least 3 feet in clear pine.

      10. 5mm lauan for the backing. Get one 4x8 sheet.

      11. 1½-inch brad nails

      12. -inch brad nails

      13. 1¼-inch drywall screws