Constructing a Wall-Mounted Wine Rack

Article 115: Constructing a Wall-Mounted Wine Rack

By: A Woodworker Who Believes Wine Deserves Better Than a Cabinet

This clean and functional wine rack holds up to 6 bottles horizontally and mounts directly to a wall stud. Great for kitchens, dining rooms, or home bars.

Materials

• 3/4" hardwood board (walnut or oak), 36" × 6"

• 1/2" hardwood dowels (6) @ 8" long

• Wood glue

• French cleat hardware or keyhole hangers

• Finish: clear satin polyurethane

Tools Needed

• Drill with 1/2" bit

• Forstner bit (optional for cleaner holes)

• Clamps

• Sander or sanding block

• Measuring tape

• Level

Steps

1. Layout Holes

   • Space 6 holes (3 sets of 2) down the board. Each pair should be 3.5" apart horizontally and 6" vertically spaced.

2. Drill at an Upward Angle (~15°)

   • This prevents bottles from slipping out. Use a guide block if needed.

3. Glue in Dowels

   • Insert dowels into holes, flush to the back, and clamp until dry.

4. Sand and Finish

   • Smooth all edges and apply at least two coats of polyurethane.

5. Mount to Wall

   • Use French cleat or heavy-duty keyhole hangers anchored into studs.

Visual – Wine Rack

Front View:

|●      ●|  ← bottle 1
|●      ●|  ← bottle 2
|●      ●|  ← bottle 3

Each pair of dowels holds one bottle horizontally.