Project details
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Cost
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Tools & Materials
- Rafter square
- Circular saw
- Straight edge
- Clamps
- Miter saw
- Pneumatic nailer
- Drill/driver
- drill bit – 1/4-inch
- combination square
- Jigsaw
A tall and slender cabinet for provides a handy and attractive place to store barware and display spirits.
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To build the hutch:
1. Cut and assemble the glass rack
• Cut glass rack pieces
• Assemble glass rack pieces
• Attach glass rack to top shelf
2. Build the hutch frame
• Cut sides to length
• Attach block below bottom shelf
• Assemble box parts
3. Construct the wine rack
• Bevel ends of wine rack
• Mark cut lines on wine rack X
• Notch wine rack pieces
• Assemble wine rack pieces
• Install shelf above the X
4. Attach the trim
• Attach face frame pieces
• Cut crown molding
• Cut crown molding nailing strip
• Attach crown molding
• Attach base molding
5. Attach the trim
• Mark the corner overhang
• Secure stiles and rails
• Attach the molding
6. Secure the shelving cleats
• Screw cleat to back
7. Assemble the front and sides
• Join the corner
8. Install the shelves
• Inset shelf
9. Finish attaching the molding
• Attach corner stiles