Rolling spice rack

Difficulty Level - Intermediate

Rolling Spice Rack

Spice up your kitchen with this beautiful DIY rolling spice rack!

  • Step 1

    Step 1

    Measure and cut out all material using the Lumber Cut List (also found in project plan PDF).

  • Step 2

    Step 2

    Take (1) of the 1” x 5” x 30-5/8” boards and measure 4-1/2” from (1) end. Find the center line (CL) and make a mark. Drill a 1/8” hole at the mark. CL This hole will be for the knob attachment.

  • Step 3

    Step 3

    Attach the other 1” x 5” x 30-5/8” board to (1) of the 1” x 5” x 24-1/8” bottom boards using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.

  • Step 4

    Step 4

    Use the same method from Step 3 to attach the 1”x 5”x 24” top board to the back panel.

  • Step 5

    Step 5

    The measurement for each shelf is 9-11/16” or equal distance (EQ) from each other. Mark this distance along the inside of the back panel. Be sure to allow 3/4" for the thickness of the shelves. Glue and nail the shelves in place from the back side.

  • Step 6

    Step 6

    Align the front panel so the hole drilled in Step 2 is located toward the top. Follow the attachment method from Steps 3 & 4. There will be a 1/8” edge on the top and bottom boards.

  • Step 7

    Step 7

    Take the extra 1” x 2” boards and make (2) spacer blocks that are 1” tall.

  • Step 8

    Step 8

    Place the 1” spacer blocks on top of the bottom board and to (1) side. Set (1) of the 1” x 2” x 22-1/2” rails on top. Align the edges of the rails so they are flush with the outside. Glue and nail together on both ends. Remove the 1” spacer blocks.

  • Step 9

    Repeat step 7 for the remaining shelves.

  • Step 10

    Step 10

    Turn the spice rack up side down and test to see if the casters will fit. Using holes located on caster mounts, mark a center point for each screw. Drill (1) 1/2” deep pilot hole at each location. Do not attach Casters yet.

  • Step 11

    Use wood filler and fill in each of the nail holes. Sand the spice rack.

  • Step 12

    Finish to your desire with paint or stain.

  • Step 13

    Step 13

    Attach (4) 2" casters to the bottom.

  • Step 14

    Step 14

    Attach knob to front panel.