Vinny from Makify1 has created an innovative and fun project: a spinning spice rack! This project not only helps organize spices but also adds a touch of creativity to your kitchen. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you build your own spinning spice rack.
Materials Needed
- Large board of spruce (12 inches wide, over 36 inches long, 3/4 inch thick)
- Wood glue
- 4-inch lazy Susan bearing
- Shellac
- Rubber bumpers
Tools Required
- Circular saw
- Band saw
- Drill guide
- 2-inch Forstner bit
- Drill press
- 1 3/4-inch Forstner bit
- Sanding drums & disks
- Dremel rotary tool
- Random orbit sander
Step 1: Cut the Wood
Start by cutting three 12-inch squares from the large board of spruce using a circular saw. Mark the center of each square by finding the intersection of the diagonals.
Step 2: Create Circles
Using a bandsaw circle cutting jig, cut the squares into circles with a diameter of 10.5 inches. If you need a tutorial on making the jig, check out Vinny’s previous video.
Step 3: Drill Center Holes
Since the drill press is not large enough to reach the center of the circles, use a drill guide to drill a small hole through the center of two circles. The third circle will remain unmarked as it will serve as the base.
Step 4: Create Template for Spice Jars
Create a template for the spice jar holes on your computer, print it out, and tape the sheets together. Align the template with the center of one of the circles using a thumbtack and mark where to drill the holes for the spice jars.
Step 5: Drill Holes for Spice Jars
Use a 2-inch Forstner bit to drill a hole in the center of the first circle. This will be the bottom of the spice rack. For the second circle, drill the hole on the unmarked side; this will be the top of the spice rack. Use a drill press to drill holes for the spice jars with a 1 3/4-inch Forstner bit.
Step 6: Sand the Circles
Sand the tops, bottoms, and sides of the circles down to 220 grit for a smooth finish. Clamping the circles together while sanding ensures they remain identical in diameter.
Step 7: Prepare the Dowel Rod
Cut a 6-inch piece from a 2.5-inch diameter dowel rod and sand it down to 220 grit. Glue the dowel rod into the bottom of the spice rack and use a special clamp to ensure everything is perpendicular.
Step 8: Attach the Lazy Susan Bearing
Center the 4-inch lazy Susan bearing on the base piece and mark the four mounting holes. Drill pilot holes and a 5/16-inch hole through the wood at the marked spots. Secure the bearing with screws.
Step 9: Final Assembly
Flip the spice rack over and position the base onto the bottom. Use the 5/16-inch hole to mark the top mounting holes of the lazy Susan on the bottom of the spice rack, then drill pilot holes and secure the lazy Susan.
Step 10: Finishing Touches
Apply four coats of shellac to finish the wood, sanding with steel wool between coats. Add rubber bumpers to the base of the spice rack to protect your surfaces.
Enjoy Your New Spice Rack!
Vinny is thrilled with how the spice rack turned out, making it easier to find spices while adding a fun spinning feature! This project is not only practical but also an enjoyable woodworking endeavor.
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