Top Sources For DIY Wine Rack Plans

DIY wine rack plans are quick and easy to follow blueprints that make a beginner's life a little easier. The measurements are all laid out for you and there are diagrams to reinforce an explanation. They're kinda like instruction manuals from IKEA, except that they don't come with the needed materials.

If you're new to the world of woodworking, then it will most likely be a challenging task to cut wood according to the needed measurements. But hey, you have to start somewhere, right? Making DIY wine racks is absolutely an excellent way to gain experience. They're simple and don't take too much time to complete. These kind of projects are mostly finished within the weekend.

Before you get started, there are a couple of things that you have to keep in mind. First, you have to think about the tools that you currently have. Seasoned DIYers recommend that you invest in power tools. These tools are safe and convenient. They're not cheap either, but the things you can do with them in the long run will definitely be worth it. Then as your skills improve, you'll be using the same tools when you were still a newbie. To begin with, here are the power tools that you would want to invest in:

Cordless Drill

The power drill has so many uses. You can use it to punch a hole or remove screw from used furniture. If you need to join a couple of pieces together, you'll probably need a drill. Power drills are usually priced based on power rating (expressed in Units Watts Out or UWO). In the case of a drill, power is a combination of speed and torque. Speed is how fast the drill turns and is measured in RPM (revolutions per minute), while torque is the force that the drill needs in order to turn an object. The pricing rule is generally, the higher the more expensive.

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Circular Saw

The circular saw can cut wood with ease. Once you've tried this power tool, it's going to be tough going back to the hand-powered saw. According to experienced DIYers, good quality circular saws usually start at the 100-150 USD price range. Anything below probably has low quality motor and parts. Moreover, experts recommend that prior to purchasing, hold the saw first and test how it feels like in your hands.

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Jigsaw

The jigsaw is used for more precise cutting. If the circular saw can easily cut through wood, the jigsaw can navigate through curves and sharp turns with relative ease. Blades are an important part of the saw because they determine how clean the cut is. When it comes to pricing, the same rule applies: the more costly the better.

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Random Orbit Sander

A random orbit sander is used to sand wood and smoothen out any inconsistencies on it. Sanders usually leave noticeable swirl marks on the wood. A random orbit eliminates or at least minimizes these marks. In addition, newer models have better features like less vibration and more efficient dust collection.

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Aside from the power tools that you're advised to invest in, you should also have these tools:

• Claw hammer
• Tape measure
• Combination square
• Sawhorse
• Safety glasses

The next consideration is budget. Assuming that you already have all the tools needed, you have to think about the required materials to carry out the DIY wine rack plans. You can find free and paid plans all over the World Wide Web, but the quality of wood that you're going to use is entirely up to you. Solid wood is definitely more expensive than veneer or particle board. For beginners, look for plans that are simple and require fewer tools.

Where To Get Your DIY Wine Rack Plans

WoodWorkers Workshop - All of the wine rack plans on this page are based on wood. The power tools that you've invested in should have a lot of good uses here. There are more than a handful of plans listed, so choose wisely.

About.com - There are 10 free plans to choose from on this page. The skill set needed to carry out the plans ranges anywhere from beginner to advanced. Just follow the links and you'll have all the information you need to build the wine rack you desire.

There are probably a thousand more sources for free DIY wine rack plans, but the links mentioned above are among the top sources that novices and experience DIYers keep going back to. Let us know in the comments if you have other DIY wine rack sources in mind.

Turn Your Trash Into A DIY Wine Rack

In this day and age, there's no doubt that our consumption is through the roof. We use so much "stuff" without realizing the impact they have on our planet. We've been going to fast food chains and using disposable items for decades. In fact, these things have been a way of life for many. Along with increasing consumption also comes a growing pile of trash. In a study done by the World Resources Institute, the average person living in the United States uses 300 shopping bags worth of raw materials every week. The study adds that if everyone were to consume the same amount, we would need the resources of three planets to meet our demands. If that isn't troubling to you, I seriously don't know what is.

It's about time that we make recycling and re-purposing our stuff a way of living. Given that many of us consume wine, what better way to learn recycling than to build our very own DIY wine rack? There are numerous ways to do it without you putting a hole in your pocket and with common materials that may be found in your garbage bin. On this page, we'll check out some of them.

Vinyl Records

Vinyl records and cassettes have long been replaced by digital music formats such as MP3 and AAC. Very few people prefer them these days. Audio enthusiasts and DJ's may have good use for them, but they're mostly decorative for most of us. With MP3, you can carry your music with you everywhere simply by syncing the file to your device. You certainly can't do that with vinyl records. Due to the rapid changes in technology, these records are either sold in bulk for cheap or thrown away. But did you know that you can turn them into a DIY wine rack? Records are typically made of PVC or polystyrene. This means that they conform to a given shape when enough heat is applied. Deformed or warped records are actually a common problem among collectors. They try to fix it by putting the record between two sheets of glass and placing the assembly inside a pre-heated oven with low temperature. Using the same method, you can bend a vinyl record into a shape that can hold a wine bottle. Stack five of them together, and you'll have a wine rack that's stylish and one of a kind.

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Cardboard Boxes

Cardboard has a lot of uses. It may not last long, but it can be used as a placeholder for wine bottles in crates. If done well, a crate wine rack can be a living room's centerpiece. Take a look at the photo below and you be the judge.

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PVC Pipes

PVC pipes are usually stored indefinitely or thrown away after a house renovation. The size of these pipes vary, and all of them can be used in a DIY wine rack project. The typical wine bottle has a diameter of 3-4 inches. Look for pipes of the same diameter. The smaller ones can be used as adornment.

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Used Pallets

Old wooden pallets are often thrown away or sold at a substantially reduced price in factories, cargo ports or manufacturing plants. There's actually a whole new sector that formed within the pallet industry because of the growing demand for used pallets. Nowadays, there are retailers selling used pallets at a slightly marked up price. Regardless, the price is still considerably better than brand new wood.

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Who would have thought that these things could be turned into a DIY wine rack? A little bit of creativity can certainly go a long way. If you have other wine rack ideas in mind, don't hesitate to post in the comments section below.