How to Build a Wine Rack. Awesome Pallet Wood Project.

[@stephenaaa403]

I made two of these and they've been on display at sister's house and my house for 9 years now! Great project!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome!!

[@jacktitsworth9204]

Love all your videos! Don’t change a thing.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Jack...glad you like the vids mate and thanks for the feedback....it means a lot. Cheers 👍👊😁

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Mike. Thanks for stopping by mate.

[@NMranchhand]

Wow, that came out a ripper. I confess, I doubted in the beginning, but it's super finished and on the wall. Thanks.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Richard. All l do is apply a clear satin oil based varnish, sanding between coats with a 220 grit paper. Cheers mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Kansaboy. Mate l use the marine grade varnish because it's what l had left over from another job. It does have advantages though especially if you intend to have your project live outside. Cheers mate

[@TheBearwithchainsaws]

Another rustic triumph ! Well done Knackers... great job !

[@kennyc388]

Was not too sure about your project at first, but it turned out pretty snazzy......looks very nice. I especially like the effect of the front board that is incomplete, it really gives off the rustic feel. Don't forget the malbec!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Anton Bouchette Thanks again Anton. I've now converted mine to a magazine rack which looks really good. I also attached a mismatch of knobs which make for a handy hat rack. Cheers :-)

[@bradstevenson72]

Shane your enthusiasm is ripper !

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Brad. Thanks for watching mate.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Dodgy. Yeah mate, steer clear of the pine if you can. Hardwood gives a much nicer rustic finish. Thanks for letting me know about your username change. Is that a result of the new google +. A lot of people have reverted back to their original name.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Philip. Thanks for the comment mate. I used old fence palings for the bottom of the rack to sit the bottles on. I just fitted and nailed them between the front and back pallet boards. You can use any old timber really just as long as it is recycled as you can see it from underneath. You want it to blend in. Cheers mate

[@richardclarke9966]

Shane Conlan is my hero!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Glad you liked the video Richard. Cheers mate

[@richardclarke9966]

shaneconlan1 Yeah, top stuff! I've just taken delivery of 25 old pallets, so will be definitely using your ideas and tips! Take it easy mate!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Richard Clarke 25 pallets! Richard, you are going to be a busy boy. Cheers mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Stuffy. Mate the rustic beer fridge sounds like a really good idea! Let me have a think about that one.....l'll do it! Now to find an old fridge..Cheers mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks NMranchhand. Appreciate the comment. Cheers mate

[@glennleader8880]

I had no idea that pallet wood can look so beautiful. An excellent build and video. Thank you for finding to time to put it together.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries Glen. Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback. Good old pallets…you can't beat 'em. Cheers mate:-)

[@DaddysPearl1]

I've gotta get some power tools!! (No experience but would love to learn) the wine rack looks awesome!!! I don't drink but my Mom likes wine. How cool it would be if I could actually make one of these for her!!! She'd be blown away!!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

You're not wrong DaddysPearl, it would make a great present:-)

[@rogerbower2837]

I made this today and I'm happy with it. I used pallet wood for everything except the glasses holder for which I used a fence slat. I need to be careful and not "mill" the wood too much and lose it's rusticness. It's amazing to me how beautiful crummy old wood, that most people think is garbage, can become. Cheers Knackers !

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Roger Bower Well done Roger! I'm totally with you, it's important to leave some of the character on the wood. That's what it's all about. Cheers mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks matty. Good luck with the second attempt! Cheers mate

[@davidgomez7182]

what a beautiful piece of wood you have there. nice wine rack man.. I always appreciate the natural beauty of wood. Love the characteristics it has on it.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Dave, yeah the wood looks awesome! That's the beauty of pallet wood. Cheers mate

[@davidgomez7182]

shaneconlan1 you're very welcome keep up the good work. Videos like yours inspire me to do the same thing on my free time. Not only that these make good Christmas gifts. Again thanks for your video!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers TheBearwithchainsaws. Yeah mate it didn't come up to bad. Thanks for the comment. Much appreciated.

[@beerwalla]

I thought this was going to look terrible until I saw it varnished up. Very nice job :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers mate.

[@SeanMcGeeWebDude]

I made one about a year ago and it turned out nice, even unvarnished.

[@maresalatime]

I've just made this for my father inlaw. Good brownie points. He might put me in his will lol. Could you make a pallet couch? Keep up the awsome work and videos. Cheers!!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Hilary. White or Red? Cheers:)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks IMightBeJesus. Good luck with your project. Let me know how you go and yeah l might just whack it on Pinterest. Thanks for the suggestion. Cheers mate.

[@mithalashraf7684]

dude, you are good. very nice projects. glad I found you.

[@johnwareham8875]

Another great project! I have acquired 9 pallets so far so going to start making some of your awesome furniture

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks John and good luck with your pallet projects! Cheers mate

[@michaelpoyntz774]

That was frigging brilliant!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁...Glad you liked it Michael and thanks for watching mate 👍

[@dmaifred]

Wow that looks fantastic look out CHEP (wait I tjhink they use pine). Great job as usual knackers youve given me some weekend ideas. cheers -Dodgy (formerly dmaifred)

[@michaelpoyntz774]

Dave,your videos, information and style are brilliant...game changers for anyone interested in DIY pallet projects. Got some beer money headed your way!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Awesome! Thanks for that Michael and appreciate you taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺

[@steviejacko]

I love old timber , that is just beautiful :)

[@graaar51]

Looks great. Very informative! My wife and I are about to start building wine racks and other furniture with pallets. Cheers!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks mate and all the best with your new venture! Cheers 👍😁

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for the comment maresalatime. I would love to see a picture of the finished product. How about you upload one to my DIY For Knucklehead Facebook Page? Pallet couch, l'm not sure but there will be a pallet chair coming up. Cheers mate.

[@thomasl7817]

Came to this video after the one about separating a pallet (even sawzalling a few proved to be a task cause some pallets just have a harder life than others) but I loved the look of the wine rack so had to come see what you did to it to make it look so good. I'm building a computer desk (but could be any sort of work surface) out of pallets because the cost of a new desk built with the dimensions and shelving like I want would be out of this world. (okay, I'm just cheap haha) It's a bit crude since I'm just measuring and just winging everything as I go, but you sure have helped me with your videos so just wanted to say thanks and cheers from North Carolina.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Thomas....glad you liked the wine rack mate and well done on your pallet projects.....winging it is the way to go l reckon.....that's what l do on virtually all of my projects 😂 Have a good one mate and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Cheers Norbury. I wish it was too mate! Unfortunately it's more likely to be something like a Rawsons Retreat which sells for about $8.00 hahaha.

[@richardmorgan9893]

Cool little project. I love the rustic look. Did you apply wood stain before varnishing or is that just clear varnish?

[@teresalaxson429]

Love all your videos! Another must do.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Teresa. Looks like you're going to be busy. :-)

[@Tavieme]

Love,love ,love it!!! I love the rustic look🍇

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks for that Octavia and l appreciate you taking the time to leave some feedback. Cheers:-)

[@fkp1692]

Greetings from the US! I built a wine rack similar to this

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Greetings back Den. Well done on your wine rack. Cheers

[@jershir7599]

Looks great! I'm just getting into pallet construction and these are great ideas.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Jeremy. Have fun mate. Cheers

[@mattywoodaus]

That looks awesome! Mine looks like that, after it had been run over by a truck.. second attempt hopefully will work out better..!

[@querida1809]

Hi Shane, thank you so much. I truly enjoyed your videos and I am a huge fan. Your work is very simple and education. I love it that you using reclaimed palettes for most of your work. You really a great mentor, thinking of safety at all time. I am making a table for my portable barbie at the moment. Saludos from New Zealand. I subscribed, sweet as!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+querida1809 G'day Querida. Thanks for the comment! It's really appreciated and good luck with the table. I'm sure it will turn out great. Cheers

[@christopherrenaud7750]

Great video and idea. I'm going to make the shelf and store something else though. It's better to have wine laying horizontally rather than vertically.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Christopher. We don't keep our wine long enough for standing up to be an issue :-) Cheers mate

[@SW-zu7ve]

Why would it matter if the wine is horizontal? It doesn't matter at all. You only need to put the bottle horizontally if the bottle has a cork to keep the cork from drying out. None of those bottles have a cork therefore laying them horizontally does absolutely nothing.

[@kansasboy011]

Another great video. I notice that you always use "marine" varnish. Is it just handy, or is there a reason that is your first choice? Thanks again

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hi Zan, l did a video called How to Build A Raised Garden Bed. In that video l go through the process of how l dismantle a pallet without splitting the wood. The link for the video is in the description box in this video (the wine rack video). Check it out, the process is really easy. Cheers mate

[@bellpepperish]

Fun to watch your videos!!! I am subscribing now!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Ashleigh. Appreciate your comment and thanks for the sub. Cheers

[@kyledudley186]

Thats freaking awesome. Thanks for the idea!!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Kyle Dudley No worries Kyle. Good luck with yours mate. Cheers

[@johnwasserman5621]

Ripper! I reckon you could use it for your scotch or bourbon collection!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good call John. Cheers mate

[@PinarelloVelo]

Brilliant work dude! Well worth a follow! Will be putting my plans in place for vino storage very soon! :D

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Punky Powers Thanks PP. Good luck with the build and l appreciate you taking the time to leave me some feedback. Cheers

[@keshavsingh635]

Good job knackers.....👍

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍....Cheers mate 👍🇦🇺😁

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks RiteSedFred. Mate l don't want the wine to go off so it's best to drink it as quickly as possible:) Cheers nate

[@sll-tt6bj]

that looks awesome

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks mate 👍😁

[@philipgblack]

Looks great! Can't wait to start my project. Just curious though, what are the bottom of the wine bottles resting on?

[@lazarovoorheeshernandez8674]

Nice mate. I love ur videos ✌🏼all the way from Denver, Colorado

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Lazaro, glad you like the videos mate and give my regards to Denver! Sounds like an awesome place you live in. Cheers mate 👍😁

[@DiscovererAMAZON-BRAZIL]

Shane hello. a good idea would be a rack where the bottles stay lying.

[@UkjentDimensjon]

So what did you do for the base for the bottle to sit on?

[@mainteg2004]

Thank you for this great video. I attempted it, but found the rusted nails were preventing me from disassembling the pallet. I was splitting and otherwise damaging the wood. Do you have any tips for dealing with rusty nails? (The only thing that came to mind is inserting a cutting tool between the pieces of wood).

[@theeternalcheerleader7154]

love this!! Thanks for the idea!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good luck with it Danielle. Let me know how you go. Cheers

[@chucksmith4839]

Just finished the stools, just found my next project with the last pallet!!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Chuck! Hope the stools turned out OK?? 👍😁🇦🇺

[@caro19934]

Is it better to stain the wood before or after putting it together?

[@Foveostag1]

Love it ! 👍

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Steve :-)

[@mrblender1970]

Looks great ... going to make one ☝️👏👏👍🏻

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff mate.....hope it goes well and thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺

[@stefanhaling2606]

ooooh great job ! !! ! !

[@diyforknuckleheads]

👍😁...Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@downunderlife8433]

Just recently found your vids and love them...always great to see a fellow aussie too :)

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good stuff Downunderpiggies! Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a comment mate. Much appreciated. I'm the same, it's great to watch other aussie KZbinrs. Have a good one. Cheers

[@Bennetts74]

Great project I have been given a load of wine crates but I don't no what to do with them have you got any ideas you use them in my next video

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Mate, the options are endless. Jump onto Pinterest. I'm sure you'll get some inspiration from there. I look forward to the vid. Cheers mate.

[@ImehSmith]

Great video! Thanks

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Imeh. I really appreciate the comment. Cheers:)

[@frd3fadi]

I find your Channel 2 days ago and I love it. Can u please talk a bit about how to use the planer . Thank you boss

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Good to have you on board Mo. Have a look on KZbin mate.....you're bound to find someone giving a tutorial on using one. Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺

[@shepdoganimations6360]

You crack me up. Great videos, can't wait to make this.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks C.B. Good luck with it :-)

[@IsaacB5679]

Love the video. I'm making one of these this weekend. I was wondering what you used for the thick structure pieces though. Are those 2x6's? Thanks!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Isaac Baldwin Thanks Issac. All l used for those pieces were the stretchers from the pallet which are 2x4's. Cheers mate

[@IsaacB5679]

shaneconlan1 Oh ok, thanks!. Those just looked a lot bigger than 2x4's.

[@loricatpo5092]

ESTA LINDO GRACIAS!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Lori. Cheers

[@joeymcbride267]

Did you use stain or did the varnish give it that dark look. Looks great!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Joey, that was just a clear satin finish. Once applied it darkened the timber up. Thanks for the feedback mate. It's much appreciated

[@elizabethlogsdon7078]

Great video! Thanks for all the great advice and ideas. I have subscribed!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Elizabeth. I subbed you back. Cheers

[@elizabethlogsdon7078]

shaneconlan1 Wonderful! Thanks Shane! Stunning wine rack btw

[@BrianWhoStacks]

Awesome video..I'm in the middle of building one myself, just a question. How much space did you provide for the glasses

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hi Brian, thanks for the comment mate. The space for my glasses came to 90mm from the centre of one slot to the centre of the next slot.

[@AwakenOhSleeperGaming]

Hey have you ever tried doing railings for porches and patios using pallets? I can never find that, I only find fencing made from pallets, never rails.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No l haven't Chloe. I would imagine that it wouldn't be to difficult to do.

[@Pricejosh49]

how did you do the inside bottom? Is it the glass holder that holds the wine also..? because that doesn't seem right or am I missing a step

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+josh price Go back to the video Josh. The detail should be in there. Cheers mate

[@TheLeolian]

Yeah, pretty sure it doesn't say how you made the base to hold the wine bottles.

[@andypitz1]

Installing the bottom was skipped over you're right. It looks like two pieces make up the bottom. I think he just measured the inside dimensions of the two rectangular openings, from the edges to the middle support, on each side and glued/nailed in two pieces of wood so they are flush with the support in the middle and with both sides. The three spacer blocks that hold the slotted piece for the wine glasses get attached to the bottom. You can see at 4:17 the two rectangular openings that are filled in and become the bottom.

[@JesusMartinezCreates]

Just wondering if i should sand all the wood or only the front board? Love your videos man

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+Jesus Martinez G'day mate. I always sand the whole lot. It just makes the project more complete and it feels better wherever you touch it. Good luck with it. Cheers :-)

[@ianelley]

Love the finish on the wine rack, I noticed none of the red stuff got spilt on this build ???

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Ian. Yeah l was a bit more careful :-)

[@ianelley]

Just thought, its not often these days you can tell someone they have a nice rack !!!! lol

[@diyforknuckleheads]

ian elley To true :-)

[@steviejacko]

Thanks Shane much appreciated

[@ericwhofstad7072]

Great video! Subscribed! Just one question, how did you attach the bottom piece(s)? I don't see the ends anywhere. Are they installed between the support pieces? Thanks again, great work and entertaining to watch. Cheers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Eric. Thanks for the comment mate:-) The bottom pieces are installed between the support pieces. Cheers.

[@MiteyMouse82]

What sort of nail gun do you use, Uncle Knackers?

[@mattlecraw6963]

Great work Shane, love that I stumbled on your channel yesterday. How are you attaching the bottom board, the one the bottles sit on? Nails from the sides? Greetings from the States!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Matt. I simply nail the bottom board to the three blocks on the bottom of the actual rack. Hope that makes sense. Cheers mate

[@НиколайАксёнов-ч4з]

Beautifully!

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks mate. Have a good one. Cheers

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day mate, l used an oil based, satin varnish. Cheers

[@Jay-qq7so]

Thx Shane 😉

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No worries mate ;-)

[@jsmiller7834]

What are the bottles of wine sitting on? It there a board under the bottles? Thanks

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day Stuart. There is a board under the bottles. Cheers mate.

[@SconHeadVideos]

Awesome video! Where can I buy one of your racks? Thanks

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Connor 👍 None for sale mate....you'll need to make one yourself 👍😁

[@larrybishop468]

what is the width of the cut and how far apart

[@elsargento9543]

Great project! I just completed one thanks to you, and what simplicity! Anyways, I would like to know how were you able to hang the wine rack to your wall. Mine is pretty heavy and I just don't know what would be the best method to use. I'm hanging mine up to the drywall of my kitchen. Thanks in advance.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Erick. The best way to hang the rack is to screw through the back of the rack and into a stud. Cheers

[@leegarcia1284]

what'd you use to cut the 3 framing pieces like that? And are they 2 x 4's from pallet?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Lee Garcia Yes Lee, they're from the pallet and l cut them with a circular saw and finished the cuts off with a hand saw. good luck.

[@Jay-qq7so]

Hey Shane, like the wine rack is it possible to send me the sizes as it's just the correct proportion. Thx mate 😉

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Mate, the overall length (which is the important measurement) is 1140mm long. Cheers

[@hrama4760]

Hey mate, how did you nail the bottom piece?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Just nailed it into some small blocks wedged between the glass holder and the underside of the rack....hope that makes sense and thanks for watching Hrama 👍😁🇦🇺

[@MrSlodez]

Made the mistake of letting my wife watch this. Now I have another project to do! Great vid and project. One question though, how do I get some of those great Aussie hardwood pallets, most of our pallets here in the States are oak? Cheers mate

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day MrSlodez. Sorry about the extra workload:) I know what you mean, hardwood pallets are getting hard to find. You just to look harder. Cheers mate and have a great xmas.

[@729pjp]

wait? so are the bottles sitting on top of the wine glass bottoms? or did you install another piece of wood inside the rack?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

No mate. If you check out the video, there's a base that the bottles sit on. The glasses are about an inch under that base. Cheers

[@729pjp]

ok, I put 4 small pieces on the inside and dropped a piece on top.

[@HaasGrotesk]

I'm a bit curious to know how you fastened it to the wall. Did you hang it or did you just run some screws through the whole thing? Cause I was trying to figure out how to make it so it can hang but still be flush with the wall.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

G'day HaaGrotesk. I drilled a hole in the wine rack and screwed it directly into a stud. That way the unit sits flush against the wall. Hope that helps. Cheers mate

[@HaasGrotesk]

shaneconlan1 Yeah that's what I thought! But is it as strong as having a "hanging mechanism" like nails to the wall and hooks on the shelf. I love the way you have it. No gap between the wall and the shelf but I'm a but nervous about the durability of it.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Screwing it directly to a stud is by far the best method. It will never come down. How did your rack turn out?

[@HaasGrotesk]

shaneconlan1 Ok! Thanks for the tip! I'll go for the stud. I haven't made a rack yet. I just recently discovered pallet furniture and I'm planing to make a bed but seeing your rack was very inspiring so a similar rack is number two on the list! Do you have any tips where to get old pallets. I think they recycle them here in Sweden! I used to live in Australia but I moved back to Sweden. Bad decision now that winter is coming! :D

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Pallet furniture is really becoming popular and more and more people are getting into it. I would try fruit shops, tile supply shops, small motor shops like power tool shops or lawn mower shops. The smaller the company the better l find. Yeah it might be a touch chilly in Sweden this time of year! Not one to rub it in, but l have just gotten back from the beach:) Stay in contact. Cheers

[@malcolmlewis3348]

gday m8, how can i show you a couple pics of what i have done, i use all pallet timber

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+malcolm lewis Mate, duck over to my Facebook Page at DIY For Knuckleheads and upload them there. Cheers mate. I look forward to seeing them :-)

[@jamesevins800]

Shane what is the brand and gauge of the nail gun you are using? I want one.

[@diyforknuckleheads]

James Evins James, it's a 16 Gauge Paslode Bradder. It's a good gun. Cheers mate

[@rochellesides7788]

I am having difficulty with the slotted board breaking in between the slots. I am drilling the hole in the middle of the board and creating the slot every 5 inches. Any suggestions as to alleviate this issue?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Hi Rochelle. One of the tricks is to find a dense board as they are less prone to breaking. I know what you are referring to but it just takes patience and a steady hand. If they do break off you can glue them back in place with the aid of a nail which has the hole predrilled prior to banging in the nail. Good luck

[@phurst1358]

How did u hand this? Just screw it to the wall?

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Yep 👍

[@phurst1358]

@@diyforknuckleheads I will do the same, thanks for the inspiration

[@Pricejosh49]

i really need some help, i can NOT find varnish.. ive spent so much on sealers and stains and i can't find the perfect color i want just like that ive looked online and walmart and all the local big name jome improvement stores event just sends me to stains that's not what you are using ive looked up the brand even down to the exact wording on the can please help

[@diyforknuckleheads]

+josh price Sorry Josh but l'm not sure what supplies are available over there in the U.S. Try asking for a clear oil based Polyureathane. That's a similar product. Good luck! Cheers

[@Pricejosh49]

Unfortunately I tried it just doesn't do the same thing, thank you though for your help! And Great video

[@user-zj4gz9tr8s]

pmsl here in england knackers r them 2 things men hv between your legs lol,,, great vids mate : )

[@jonhwalsh4900]

COOL !

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks Jonh. Cheers mate

[@KarmicPatina]

Sweet

[@diyforknuckleheads]

Thanks mate 👍