Build a Wine Rack with Built-in Wine Glass Storage

The next couple of steps will require some patience and accuracy, but if done properly, will be the most rewarding part of this woodworking project.

We're going to turn our attention to the interlocking pieces of the wine rack itself. Begin by cutting three sections of 1x6 to 32" in length.

Next, set up your table saw to rip these 32" sections of stock into strips at 7/16" in width. You'll need 20 strips in all.

Now comes the tricky part: the layout. Refer to the drawings you downloaded in step 1 for an accurate layout, but essentially you're going to place these pieces on a grid where the gap between the parts is 4-1/8". Be sure that the strips are laid down on the 7/16" edge and not their 3/4" sides. Don't worry about some pieces being too long; we'll trim them to length later.

Using a pencil, make marks at all of the intersecting locations on all strips. These marks will denote where you'll cut the notches to make the pieces interlock.

Once all of the pieces are marked, set up your radial arm saw or table saw with a stacked dado, installed at 7/16" width. Adjust the cutting depth to 3/8" deep and cut the notches at the marks you just made.

TIP: This is probably an easier task on a radial arm saw, but can be accomplished on a table saw with appropriate safety precautions. Remove your fence and use your miter gauge to guide the stock across the stacked dado, taking care to keep your fingers well clear of the blade. Do not attempt to use the fence or to "free-hand" the stock across the blade.