Instant Knife Rack

An easy-access organizer made from one board

- Travis Larson

This clever knife rack can be sized to suit any cabinet door and any cutlery set. And aside from waiting for glue and the finish to dry, it takes less than an hour to complete. The following pages detail the process. Here are pointers to help you along:

Q Cutting the slots (Photo 1) requires you to remove the blade guard. Be careful!

Q Our knife rack is finished with a couple of light coats of aerosol spray lacquer, but you can choose any finish you like.

Q Wood shrinks and swells with changes in humidity. To allow for that movement, make sure the screw holes in the knife rack (Photo 6) are slightly larger than the screw diameter. When you drive the screws, make them snug but not super tight.

Q If you mount this rack on a lower cabinet door and have toddlers around, you’ll also need a childproof latch. There are several options costing about $3 at home centers and online.