Console Table with Wine Grid

Step 1

Build the Box. As usual, start by "building the box." Amazing that most furniture is just a box with trim. Leave 3" from the base of the cabinet to the underside of the bottom shelf. Use boards A to nail B in place.

Step 2

Vertical Dividers. Go ahead and nail boards C (the vertical dividers) to board B (the bottom shelf). Leave 10" or the width of the shelves free between the inside of C and the inside of A. This means that you will need to leave 10" from the inside of the sides and the outer sides of the divider. The best way to do this is mock fit your shelves to get a good idea of how this step works.

Step 3

Shelves. Add the shelves at the halfway point. You can adjust the shelves for your needs. Also attatch the 1x2 countertop piece to the top back of the wine cabinet, as shown in the diagram. Leave a 3/4" overhand on the ends, but keep the back of the 1x2 flush with the back of the wine cabinet. This will keep everything straight.

Step 4

Beginning the X. Now things are going to get a little tricky. Take a measurement and cut and place the long part of the center X in place. Trim to fit snug, but not too tight. Nail in place.

Step 5

Step 6

The X is done. A little tricky, but you can manage. Don't worry about the pieces not fitting in the corners - again we will revisit this in the trim section.

Step 7

Trim. Begin to add the trim as shown, taking exact measurements to ensure a clean, tight fit. Add the vertical trim, keeping the top flush, and just coming to even to the top of the bottom shelf. Notice how the full piece of trim covers the split part of the X. This adds strength to the X.

Step 8

Trim. Add the first piece of trim to the center X. This will take some figuring. You want this piece to fit flush on all ends. Crisscross the trim so that the full piece patches the 2 piece that made up the center X from steps 4 and 5. This will add strength to the wine cabinet. Take your time here.

Step 9

Trim. In the above diagram, the center X has been trimmed out, and the 1x2 base trim has been added under neath the vertical shelf trim.

Step 10

Top, Back. Add pieces K to the bottom sides, keeping the back flush. Footer. Then add the front piece. You can cut the bottom out in an arc is you so choose, as shown in the armoire plan. Top, Front. Finally, at the 1x12 countertop piece, keeping the edges flush. I nail horizontally through the 1x2 into the 1x12 to join the two boards with 2 1/2" nails. 13. Back. Add the plywood to the back of the piece, fill any visible holes with wood filler and sand and finish as desired.

Finishing

Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.