Six-Bottle Wine Rack
A horizontal rack that cradles six bottles neck-down in diamond cells. Keeps corks wet and shows the labels.
Difficulty Intermediate Category Storage Time 130 min Cost $35 Primary wood Pine
01Materials
- 1×8 pine, 8 ft
- 3/4 in dowel, 2 ft
- Wood glue
- 1-1/4 in screws
- Clear finish
02Cut List
| # | Part | Dimension | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 2 × 1×8 | 20 in | sides |
| 02 | 4 × 1×8 | 18 in | dividers with 3 in holes |
| 03 | 1 × 1×8 | 20 in | back |
| 04 | 4 × dowel | 9 in | bottle cradles |
03Tools
- Miter saw
- Jigsaw or hole saw
- Drill/driver
- Clamps
- Sandpaper
04Build Steps
- Cut the dividers. Cut the divider boards and bore 3 in holes in a diamond pattern so bottles cross at the neck and shoulder.
- Assemble the grid. Glue and screw the dividers between the two sides to form six diamond cells.
- Add the cradle dowels. Install the dowels across the bottom of each cell to support the bottle shoulders.
- Back and mount. Attach the back panel, then mount the rack to a wall or set it on a shelf.
- Finish. Sand smooth and seal with a clear, low-odor finish.
Safety First
- Clamp the dividers when boring holes so the bit does not grab.
- Drill slowly through pine to avoid tear-out on the exit side.
05Pro Tips
- Space cells at 3-1/2 in so standard bottles fit snugly.
- A slight forward tilt keeps corks in contact with wine.
