How to Build a Wall-Hanging Magazine Rack

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A simple magazine rack made with, gulp!, pocket screws!
For the last few years, Popular Woodworking has been publishing numerous projects within their I Can Do That series. The idea is to provide straightforward project plans that just about anybody can do with a basic set of tools. Back in 2009, with Popular Woodworking's permission, I decided to build a few of these projects for our Guild members. So this video shows you how to build the Wall-Hanging Magazine Rack, designed by Glen Huey. And because I don't like to leave well enough alone, I'll also show you an alternative version of the magazine rack that employs a few of my personal design changes.
Please note that this video was originally filmed in 2009. I was working out of a very crowded garage at the time in hopes of proceeding with my Dream Shop build. That was just days before the sale of our old house fell through and everything went to crap. So don't be confused by the appearance of an old shop space. The Dream Shop wasn't really a dream and it does exist. Ha!
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[@Ticky66MN]

Thanks Marc. I don't have the designers eye so I appreciate your second version showing how some subtle curves really change the look of a project.

[@RetrotechCNC]

Ahhh. Pocket screws! One of my guilty pleasures;) I found when driving into hardwoods, it really helps to zip it in about halfway, back it out a bit, then drive it home. Much less chance of splitting. thanks for the video- and festool inspiration.

[@n8guy]

I really like the design of your rendition - nicely done! Thanks for the walk-through on the build, including the crack and fix. Fixing the unexpected problems tend to be the most helpful tidbits for me. Thanks!

[@tabias1000]

I'm not a good woodworker and I have very limited tools. But I enjoy watching your vids because it inspires me to work hard and build a shop like yours. Ive been looking at you tube for different techniques, and you have the best . Thanks you for doing these KZbin vids. Have a blessed day. You and your wife should make more shows together.

[@moristar]

Your design is so much better. Wait, am I the only one to watch old videos in 2014? :)

[@beakz]

+moristar1101 Nope, I'm barely still in 2015 and watching it :)

[@inmyimage1081]

Got you beat… I’ve been binge watching for a month or so and it’s 2024 🤪

[@moristar]

@@inmyimage1081 Haha, I've recently came back to woodworking and actually rewatching all those videos from way back when :)

[@bowjoe76]

I just bought the Kreg jig last month and built a bookshelf system with it. I have been wanting to do a magazine rack for the exact same reasons you show in your intro. Maybe next you could do a corner towel shelf system or open faced towel cabinet. Nice videos and I'll be reviewing your videos for setting up squareness when I get my new Ridgid R4512 for Christmas. Thank you and cheers.

[@KingCanuckify]

Your projects are always cool, but I mostly watch your videos for all the expert tips, and to covet your collection of tools and equipment :-D

[@Upcountryturner]

nice project. Gave me some insperation for my own

[@BackyardWoodworking]

I think the 2nd one looks best. I would use hardwood dowels instead of metal, and use walnut or red oak for the wood. Thanks for the video it make you use your mind to come up with something different.

[@carl53301]

Thank for the video great project, kepp up the good work, allways looking forward to your video's

[@ichoozjc]

Nicely done! I liked your variation most :)

[@woodwhisperer]

I am honestly not sure if you would get a pilot hole using the system as is. You might get enough of a starting hole in the second piece to use that as reference and then use a smaller bit to create the pilot hole. Would take a little adjusting and experimentation.

[@woodwhisperer]

It won't really accept any stain at all. So what you see is pretty much what you get. So its a good idea to get the color of the epoxy right using dye ahead of time. A gel stain might give it a little color but not a whole lot.

[@TaylerMade]

i have a question as i am thinking of getting a kregg jig instead of using dowels on certain projects. can you pre-drill a pilot hole for the screw. i mainly use rimu and when dry you wont get a screw in it without pre-drilling. i thought when i first saw the system that the drill bit also did a pilot hole, but then i may be wrong. cheers tayler

[@phishy96]

Stainless dowel rods? where did u get them. I loved the look of it.

[@CeciDJing]

Just a tought, wouldent it be better to place the pocketholes that are on the "main" shelve bottom on the other side, so it comes on the inside, where it would be completely invicinbe??? Now you can see them if you look at it from the underside. Sorry if my english is bad, I am Norwegian ;)

[@AndrewMiguelez]

Your variation is beautiful.

[@MURRD0CK]

Hey Marc...is there anything I can mix with epoxy in order to make it a little more "runny" but still provide strength? I'm trying to find a fix for hairline cracks and knots in my boards and would like something that isn't so thick so it can seep in through the cracks better. Thanks.

[@deleetmeeh]

You could have also put the glue on the screw to help hold it since the hole is a little wider. Also I wish Kreg would make 6 lobe screw heads. You can't beat star bits that's all I use now.

[@moristar]

Hey, it's 2024 and i FINALLY can actually afford the tools he's using 15 years later :D

[@woodwhisperer]

Not that I know of. But you can buy less viscous epoxy. Try West Systems. The stuff is nice and runny. :)

[@Mopardude]

Will that epoxy product you used pop when you put some stain on it?

[@woodwhisperer]

Sorry I really don't know. Once the video is uploaded to KZbin it is kind of their wheelhouse. You can always try watching them on our website.

[@woodwhisperer]

What do you mean by hookup?

[@otto5656]

I do not know what it could be but ever since I switched to a iPad. Your videos either take forever to load or will not load at all? Any ideas.

[@navesliab6764]

Nice rack! Do you have plans for your design? What size metal dowels did you use, 1/4"?

[@stefanwolf88]

Great project! I use wenge and bubinga wood for knife handles :)

[@BNSFfan1996]

Is that a Sortemo organizer thing?

[@patrickmurphy3]

Can I still put my AR and AK 30 round magazines in it?

[@DjTengCruz]

nice wood working video, show us how to install on the wall tnx :)

[@KristiSage]

9 years old? Well, I hope you see this… I am wondering what size stainless steel dowel rods you used. I will be putting something similar to this on the side of one of our base cabinets. Thanks for the video.

[@inmyimage1081]

In case you never found the answer and still care… KZbin handled comments a lot differently back then but he did reply to someone and said they were 1/4 inch.

[@mitchyd460]

This may sound dumb can you do a video on cleaning brushes I seem to have a prob cleaning and I use a oil base finish..

[@woodwhisperer]

That day I was! :)

[@woodwhisperer]

oh man who knows at this point. I'd have to watch the video myself to see what's back there. This was filmed back in 2009 and I was stuffed into my garage with all the Christmas decorations at the time, lol.

[@woodwhisperer]

To be honest, that was so long ago I don't remember. Given the heat in the garage at the time, I don't doubt the fact that I may have misspoke, lol. Because I'm thinking stainless would be expensive and pretty hard to come by.

[@woodwhisperer]

You know I usually delete posts that say FIRST. But you're a nice guy so I'll let it slide. :)

[@HighSchoolDropout96]

that crack is why on the kreg jig they tell u to to use a screwdriver not a drill

[@BigManko]

I think holding it togheter with Festool DOMINOS is a good idea!

[@TheMonopodi78]

I use Kreg jig also but I've changed the bit to torx T20 and T25 size. Down size is that I have only one thread type in use but I save money by using commercially available flat head screws. Sorry Kreg!

[@woodwhisperer]

yes, 1/4". You can download the plans from our website. Link is in the description.

[@Mr2at]

I never thought, id see the Woodwhisperer use pocket screws. I always thought I was cheating when i used them.

[@mick.Walker]

I like your t shirt

[@woodwhisperer]

If that's what you prefer, sure. Ultimately, unless someone is 2-foot tall they won't see it anyway.

[@woodwhisperer]

West System

[@mitchyd460]

Oil base urethane spar

[@sirgreggins8824]

Marc are you seriously working in a 109 degree garage. Thanks for sweating it out

[@jw3664]

like the project, but your caption is killing the video!