HOW TO
BUILD A
SPICE RACK
If you are tired of continually
running around the kitchen trying to locate
your spices when preparing meals then it's
time to get organised and build a spice rack.
DOZEN DESIGN
There are many designs that will suit your spice jar dimensions and
quantities. Our design is suited to house up to a dozen standard sized
spice jars.
BUYING THE TIMBER
Bunnings stock a wide range of timber that can be used to build your
spice rack. Your timber choice will depend whether you want to paint
or stain your timber to match your kitchen's colour scheme. We will
require 212.5cms of timber that is 7.5cms wide and 1.25cms thick.
CUTTING THE TIMBER
There are 10 pieces required for this design; these are 2 x 31.5cms,
4 x 25cms and 4 x 12.5cms. Measure and mark your dimensions and
then cut your timber to length with a handsaw and mitre box or a
circular saw (be sure to wear the correct safety equipment).
MAKING THE SLOTS
Measure the area that your spice jars will require and then layout one
piece and evenly mark the required space allowing a 1.25cm gap
where the pieces will join together (Fig 2). It's important that the slots
are evenly distributed along each piece so that the jar holes are square.
For pieces of similar length, use one piece as a template.
CUTTING THE SLOTS
If you have access to a table saw, simply attach a dado blade and make
incisions 1.25cms wide at 3.75cms or halfway into the timber (Fig 2).
You may also choose to use a jigsaw to cut the sides of the slots and
then using a chisel and hammer knock the slots out.
SAND THE TIMBER
Sand all the edges of the spice rack, especially those that have splinters
from cutting, then using a wooden block, hammer the pieces together
to make sure that they fit (Fig 3).
APPLY THE FINISH
You may choose to paint or stain the spice rack to match the décor of
the kitchen.
3.75 cm
Building a spice rack is a reasonably simple project that the whole
family can be involved in and it is also a great present for mum.
TOOLS
• Hand saw or jigsaw
• Table saw and dado blade (optional)
• Hammer
• Mitre box
• Chisel
MATERIALS
• Measuring tape
• Sandpaper
• Nails
• Pencil
• Paint or timber stain (optional)
Fig 2. Use the markings
on this figure as a guide
for cutting your timber
1.25 cm
Fig 3. Timber pieces
should slot together
perfectly using the
above measurements
SAFETY
• Always keep tools and materials away from children.
• Read the instructions before beginning your project.
• Wear an approved dust mask when cutting or sanding timber.
• Safety glasses and ear protection should be worn at all times.
Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information and advice given in
this guide is authoritative no legal liability is accepted for such information and advice.
For further expert advice consult the qualified team members at your local Bunnings Warehouse.