How to Build Wine Storage Racks

If you are interested in collecting wine, it is important to have the right shelving to properly display your wine collection. While it is possible to buy many styles of wine cases, it is also easy to build your own with a few simple tools and affordable material.

What You Will Need

• Table saw


• Wood screws


• Finish nails


• Stain


• Router and ½ inch bit


• 4 pieces of plywood (1/2 inch by 10 inches by 13 1/16 inches): short interior divider


• 2 pieces of plywood (1/2 inch by 10 inches by 26 3/16 inches): long interior divider


• 1 piece of plywood (1/2 inch by 19 ½ inches by 19 ½ inches): case back


• 2 pieces of hardwood (3/4 inch by 14 inches by 18 ½ inches): case side


• 2 pieces of hardwood (3/4 inch by 14 inches by 20 inches): bottom and top of case

1. Use your router to cut a lengthwise groove into each hardwood panel. The groove should be placed ¾ inch from one edge.


2. Assemble the wine case by fitting the hardwood panels onto the plywood backing by inserting the backing into the grooves.


3. Secure the panels together with the wood screws.


4. Measure the diagonal distance between the inside corners of the case.


5. Cut the long dividers down to size if the distance is shorter than 26 3/16 inches.


6. Cut bevels into each of the dividers to make a post. The bevel should measure 45 degrees and should be located 10 inches to the end of each divider.


7. Place one divider fully into the case and partially insert the other. Mark the intersection point of the dividers.


8. Remove both dividers from the case.


9. Use a table saw to cut a slot measuring ½ inch wide by 5 inches long into each divider in the spot they intersect.


10. Cut a bevel into each of the short dividers measuring 45 degrees and slanted inward.


11. Insert the short dividers and long dividers partially into the case to mark the intersections where each divider meets another.


12. Remove the dividers from the case.


13. Use the table saw to cut a ½ inch wide by 5 inch long slot into each divider.


14. Insert the dividers into the wine case. When inserted, the short dividers should be arranged in the shape of a diamond.


15. Secure the dividers into place with wood screws or finish nails.


16. Use stain to add a protective seal to the case.