Entertainment Unit
Building a contemporary shelf unit is a must for any DIY enthusiast who is looking to bring interest to a room. With a minimal design and solid timber Peter and Annalien show you how to build an impressive shelf unit. They’ll also show you how to create a wine rack to turn your shelf unit into a proper entertainers’ unit.
You will need
| Tools | Materials |
| PCM 7 Compound Mitre saw | 228 x 35mm Pine PAR |
| PST 18 JigSaw | Sides 1730 – 3 pieces |
| PSR 18 Cordless drill | cross slats 565 – 3 pieces |
| PEX 220 sander | shelf slats 260mm – 3 pieces |
| PFS 5000 spray gun | shelf bottom & top 530 mm – 6 pieces |
| Pof 1400 router | Pine 20mm PAR |
| Palm router | Wine rack front and back 500 x 120mm – 2 pieces |
| 30-40mm curtain rod – 150mm – 3 pieces | |
| 4mm glass – 528mm x 220 mm – 2 pieces | |
| screws 4 x 50mm | |
| screws 4 x 40mm | |
| Varnish – Antique white | |
| pine wood filler | |
| Wood glue | |
| glass press in – type : plastic brackets clear |
Follow these steps
Shelf
- Draw and mark out where the shelves join
- Draw and mark out where the cross slats join
- Build outer frame
- Insert shelf frames
- Insert cross slats
- Router edges
- Sand and varnish
- Measure and drill holes for glass brackets
- When dry insert glass brackets and glass shelves
Wine rack
- Draw out shape for bottles front
- Match up centres and draw out and cut back rests for bottles
- Router edges
- Assemble front and back
- Sand and varnish
Take a closer look
