Customer Project
Wine Bottle Holder
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Estimated Time
1 and a half Hours
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Challenge Level
Intermediate
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Tools & Supplies:
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3' x 5" x 1" Wood Stock (this project can be made largely from scrap wood)
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Sandpaper: grits 120, 180, 220
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Wood Glue
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Wood Dowels
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1 1/2" Wood Screws
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Miter saw
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Wood Clamps
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Pencil
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Countersink Drill Bit Matching Size of Screws
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Drill
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Tape Measure
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Brad Nailer
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Belt Sander or Hand Plane
- The dimensions of this project are not as critical as the positioning of the holder on the base. We use a piece of scrap wood approximately 12" long and 1" thick and cut complementary angles to create a modern shape for the base. Sand the edges and ease the sharp corners.
- The holder, or backing assembly that the bottle rests on, is sawn from 11" long by 3" wide stock, with both the long edges beveled at 40 degrees.
- Once all pieces are cut, sand up to 220 grit.
- Apply glue to the bevel-cut edges of the backing assembly, and position it so that the edges meet; tack it together using a brad nailer.
- Once it is dry, pre-drill and fasten it with two 1 1/2" wood screws. Plug holes with dowels, cut flush and sand to 220 grit once it is dry.
- Using miter saw, cut the lower portion of the backing assembly at 35 degrees so that it sits at an angle on the base.
- Using a belt sander or plane, fine-tune the fit if necessary.
- Measure approximately 3" from the front of the base to position where the leading edge (front end) of the backer assembly will rest.
- Pre-drill from underneath the base up into the backer assembly. Attach using glue and 1 1/2" wood screws.
- Cut a small stop block piece from scrap and position so that when a wine bottle rests, it contacts the stop block. Mark this location and, after removing the wine bottle, reposition the stop block and affix with glue only.
- Clean up any excess glue and apply two coats of stain. Let dry.