A PALLET FOR WINE

Embrace DIY and prep for entertaining with this easy project

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Add a touch of country charm to your kitchen and keep your fave tipple close at hand by knocking up a rustic wine rack. Ideal for a DIY novice, the simple design uses recycled timber, which is super easy to source – just grab an old pallet. You can usually find one for free on trading websites such as Gumtree, so you’ll have lots of free material for practice. Give it a crack!

Gather your supplies

• Recycled timber pallet

• Charcoal timber stain

You’ll also need

Demolition bar; hammer; mitre saw; drill; countersinking drill bit; PVA glue; 50mm countersunk wood screws; pencil; tape measure; clamps; square; handsaw; chisel; sander; painting gear; 20mm nails

Here’s how

STEP 1 Use a demolition bar and hammer to pull the pallet apart, taking care to keep slats of the pallet in one piece. Remove nails.