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This contemporary-looking rack will enhance a den or bedroom and solve the problem of storing record albums or piles of magazines. it is simple to build using dimensional lumber from a home center or lumberyard. One 3 foot- piece of 1x12 lumber and some 1 inch lattice strips are all you need to construct the rack. We made ours easy to move by adding furniture casters. Construction is fast. Cut the 1x12 in to three parts for the two side pieces (A) and the bottom (B), following the dimensions on the Cutting List. Then cut the 1-inch lattice into the lengths required. Use an inexpensive miter box, and clamp a piece of scrap 14 1/4 inches from the cutting slot to act as a stop, then cut it to length. This saves time, since you will not have to measure each piece. Lay out the location of the nails with a combination square. Draw a line 3/8 inch from the bottom of each side piece. Then drive four evenly spaced number 4 finishing nails along each line. Drive a 7/8-inch wire brad into both ends of each slat (C) about 3/8 inch from the end and centered. Now you are ready to assemble your rack. Run a bead of glue down one 11 1/4 -inch edge of the bottom (B). Then, have one member of the team hold the bottom upright while the other nails one of the side pieces (A) into place. Repeat for the opposite side. Turn your rack on its side so that the edges of the ends and bottom are in contact with the workbench or table. Put a little glue on the he end of a slat, and nail it into place flush with the top edge of the sides. Do the same on the opposite side, then check that the rack sides are square. use a piece of scrap lattice as a spacer and glue and nail the other slats tot he bottom slat visually; it should be close or flush with the lower edge of the bottom. To add casters to your rack, turn it over, and follow the manufacturer's directions for installation. Locate the casters at the corners about 3/4 inch in from all sides. The type we purchased requires four screws. To install, put the caster in place, and mark the location of the screws. Remove the caster, and drill a 1/16-inch pilot hole for each screw. Replace the caster, and screw it in place. We finished our rack naturally by giving it a coat of wipe-on finish. If you want a more colorful rack, paint it with two coats of high-gloss spray enamel.
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