Step-by-Step Guide: How to Make a Wine Gift Rack Using Dremel Tools

Before starting, collect all the necessary materials:

• Wooden pallet boards (or reclaimed wood)
• Measuring tape and pencil
• Clamps
• Hammer and finishing nails
• Dremel Rotary Tool (e.g., Dremel 4300)
• Dremel MM482 Wood and Metal Flush Cutting Oscillating Blade
• Dremel 565 Cutting Kit (for detailed cuts)
• Sanding sheets or Dremel sanding attachment
• Picture hangers

To create your wine rack, start by removing the necessary boards from a wooden pallet. The Dremel MM482 Wood and Metal Flush Cutting Blade is perfect for cutting through nails and separating the boards quickly. Attach the MM482 blade to your Dremel tool, set the speed to 10, and cut off the nails to free the boards. The flush-cutting blade ensures clean cuts, making it easier to work with reclaimed wood.
Pro Tip: Let the tool’s speed do the work. Avoid forcing the blade to prevent damaging the wood.

Once you have your boards ready, measure and mark the wood according to the dimensions needed for your wine gift rack. You’ll need one base piece for holding the wine bottles, another to support the glasses, and a back panel to mount the rack on the wall. For this guide, you’ll want three boards approximately 12" long.
 

Clamp the boards to your workbench, ensuring they are secure. Use the Dremel 565 Cutting Kit for cutting the boards to the marked dimensions. This cutting kit provides a clean and precise cut, making it ideal for both rough cuts and more detailed work. The Dremel cutting tool makes quick work of pallet wood, which is usually around 1" thick.

Pro Tip: Move the tool steadily along your marked lines for smooth, accurate cuts.
 

After cutting, smooth the edges and surfaces of your boards using the Dremel sanding attachment or sanding sheets. Some pallets may have rough surfaces, so it’s important to sand them down for a polished finish. Set the tool to a high speed and work in circular motions for the best results.

Pro Tip: Take your time during this step to ensure the wood is smooth, especially on the front-facing parts of the wine rack.

To hold the wine glasses, you’ll need to create channels in one of the boards. Measure and mark four evenly spaced slots that are 1/2" wide and 2" deep, which will hold the glass stems. Use the Dremel 565 Cutting Kit to cut the slots. Depending on the thickness of your board, you may need to flip it over and make one final pass to ensure the slots go all the way through.

Now that your boards are cut and sanded, it’s time to assemble the wine rack. Use a hammer and finishing nails to attach the boards together, following your design plan. The base should be sturdy enough to hold three wine bottles, while the top board will hold four glasses.

To hang the wine rack on the wall, attach picture hangers to the back. Use two hangers to distribute the weight of the rack evenly, especially when holding full bottles of wine. For a final touch, you can stain or paint the wood to match your décor or leave it natural for a rustic look.

Pro Tip: Assemble the rack on a flat surface to ensure everything aligns correctly.