Dave's Wine Wall Display

[dangerdave]

I kept looking at displays like these on line and balked at the prices. After searching stores for several months, looking for the right hardware, I finally found what I wanted at Lowe's. The garden hose hangers holding the big bottles in front are from a garage organization system (I forget the brand name). When I saw them, I knew they were just the right size for 1500ml bottles.

The pine box is made from a 48" one by twelve (front) and two one by sixes (sides) squared up with a pair of 1x2's at the top and bottom (rear), leaving the top and bottom of the box open. The box is screwed to a 2x4 frame mounted very securely to studs in the wall. I drilled holes every six inches in the center of each side panel for the necks of the 750ml bottles (held in place by gravity). I stuffed a clear LED rope light inside for a nice ambient glow (the light shines though the clear wines and out the top and bottom of the box) and applied a Weeping Willow Wines stamp to the upper front for decoration (and vinyard identification). When you descend the stairs to my family room (basement), this greets you on the opposite wall.

Less than $50! I really like how it turned out!

 

[the_rayway]

Hey Dave - this looks great! I'll have to look into rigging one up for our place. Seems fairly simple to put together. Now, I just need to find a logo picture for my 'winery'...

 

[Runningwolf]

Dave that is so freaking cool! I love it and I am sure the winner of the wine competition will be very pleased with it.

 

[FTC Wines]

Dave very neat! No problems with the bottles "sliding out"? What size hole did you use for the necks? I'm looking for the next wood working project, think I just found it! Roy

 

[wineforfun]

That is awesome Dave, great work.

 

[JohnT]

Double D,

WAY COOOOOOL. I love stuf like this! It is a true piece of art that anyone would be blown away to have.

 

[dangerdave]

Dan: The winner already has it!

Roy: I knew someone was going to ask about the hole size. I think it was a 1 1/4 inch bit. I tried several test drills with different bits on some scrap wood to see which would work best. When I get home tomorrow, I'll measure one of the holes for you. I checked very carefully to make sure the bottles would not slide out. Gravity holds them very snuggly in place. You have to lift and pull to get them out. Like I said, I saw many like this online for sale. It's a good common design.

Thanks everyone! One note: If you deside to make one, be very sure it is very securely anchored to the wall studs. Mine is holding the equivalent of two cases of wine!

 

[ibglowin]

Beautiful work Dave!

 

[cedarswamp]

Nice Dave, I may have to borrow that idea (lights) for a riddling rack I've been procrastinating on.

 

[jamesngalveston]

very nice....i like the backlight...

 

[FTC Wines]

Dave, I'll write down 1.25" hole, unless you change it. Thanks again, it's good to see other woodworkers on here. Roy

 

[Javila]

Wall wine bottle display

Very very nice! I also make my own wine racks and now you added another project. Ok to copy yours? Do u have a side view?

thanks, joe

 

[pjd]

Dave, I counted the bottles, 19 of them. More like 1-1/2 cases of wine unless the ones in the center are magnums. By the way, Excellent rack, I like it!

 

[Runningwolf]

Phil those are Magnums

 

[bakervinyard]

Dave, very nice indeed ! It would make a great gift for that special person. Bakervinyard

 

[pjd]

Phil those are Magnums

That is obvious......NOW! I guess I should have gone back and looked!

 

[dangerdave]

I'll check the hole size and get some side views posted tomorrow. Copy away! Glad to help. I'd have been more thorough in my OP if I had predicted the amount of interest.

Roy, to call me a "woodworker" is a slight exaggeration. I often dabble in wood like I tinker on my truck. Call me a "shade tree woodworker". "Measure thrice, cut twice!" No, that's not right!

 

[Boatboy24]

Good stuff DD!

 

[cedarswamp]

"Measure thrice, cut twice!" No, that's not right!

"The trouble with doing something right the first time is that nobody appreciates how difficult it was."

 

[cimbaliw]

Super Cool D.Dave, I respectfully raise a glass of Dragon's Blood to your latest project. Yeah, the lighting rocks!

BC