What you’ll build
Two 53½″ 1x12 sides and a 1x12 back form the case. Eight ¾″ hardwood plywood shelves divide it into cubbies, an 11″ top caps it, and two 2x2 runners make the feet.
Shopping list
Buy these boards. The list fits every cut onto standard lengths and leaves ⅛″ for each saw cut and ¼″ for trimming board ends.
| Lumber | Length | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 2x2 | 8 ft | 1 |
| 1x12 | 8 ft | 3 |
| 3/4 in hardwood plywood | Cut to length | 8 |
Cut list
All 14 parts, grouped so you can cut matching pieces together. Exact lengths and end-cut angles for every part are in the free plan in the TimberLab app.
| Part | Lumber | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Shelf | 3/4 in hardwood plywood | 8 |
| Back Board / Side Board | 1x12 | 3 |
| Foot | 2x2 | 2 |
| Top Board | 1x12 | 1 |
Tools
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Speed square
- Eye & ear protection
- Drill
- Miter saw
- Circular saw
- Clamps
- Sander
Step-by-step instructions
Position lower shelves on left side
Lay the 53 1/2-inch left side board flat on your work surface with the inner face upward. Set the bottom four 9 1/2-inch plywood shelves on edge against the side, aligning their edges flush with the front and rear faces of the panel.
Add remaining upper shelves
Position the upper four 9 1/2-inch plywood shelves on edge along the top half of the left side board. Keep each shelf perpendicular to the side panel and aligned flush with the front and back edges.
Cap shelves with right side
Align back panel
Position top cap
Fit base runner feet
Get the full plan: all 6 steps and every cut length.
Download TimberLab and open Cubby wine rack in the catalog to get every cut length and end-cut angle, all 6 assembly steps in 3D, and Timbo, the AI build helper. Catalog plans are free to open; some features, such as AI edits, require a subscription.
Tall, narrow furniture can tip over. Anchor it to a wall stud with an anti-tip kit, especially in homes with children, and keep heavy items on the lower shelves.
Change the size or design
This plan is one of the projects in the TimberLab app’s catalog. In the app you can turn the model in 3D, follow the assembly steps one part at a time, and ask for changes in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter” or “add a shelf”. The cut list and shopping list update to match the new design.
Questions about this plan
How much lumber do I need to build this cubby wine rack?
The shopping list calls for 1 × 2x2 at 8 ft; 3 × 1x12 at 8 ft; 8 × 3/4 in hardwood plywood (cut to length). It groups every cut onto standard board lengths and leaves room for saw cuts and trimming the board ends.
How big is the finished cubby wine rack?
It is 11 ¾″ wide, 55 ¾″ tall, and 12″ deep.
What tools do I need?
You need a tape measure, pencil, speed square, eye & ear protection, drill, miter saw, circular saw, clamps, sander.
Can I change the size of this cubby wine rack?
Yes. Open the cubby wine rack in the TimberLab app and describe the change in plain words, such as “make it 6 inches shorter”. The 3D model, cut list, and shopping list update together.
Where can I get the full cubby wine rack plan?
The full plan, with every cut length and all 6 assembly steps in 3D, is free in the TimberLab app. Download TimberLab on the App Store and open the cubby wine rack in its catalog.
