All,
I am making a wine rack similar to this:
I have made the outer 'shell' (images here: https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread....-next-to-inlay), but I am trying to figure out the best way to construct the 'cross' that separate the wine bottles. I am using 1/2 ply made by joining 2x 1/4" luan.
Three options come to mind:
1. Cutting notches half way across each halves of the wood and slotting them together (not sure I like this aesthetically).
2. Cutting small dados (1/8") in one piece and sliding the other parts to form the cross (not sure how easy and readily I can cut a good looking dado (i.e. no tearout) in luan? I do not have a table saw so would need to use a router)
3. Drilling holes through center of one piece and using dowels to slot into cross pieces.
Any other suggestions that would look good, would be easy to construct, and be relatively strong?
Thanks,
Phil