- 1). Lay the 1-by-2-by-18-inch hardwood boards on a work surface with the 2-by-18-inch sides resting flat. Pull a tape measure across the entire length of each board. Mark inch measurements from 1 to 17 onto each board with a pencil.
- 2). Place the boards on a drill press with the marked 2-by-18-inch sides facing up. Drill 1/8-inch diameter holes using the drill press equipped with a 1/8-inch drill bit. Drill each hole a 1/4 inch deep into the center of the boards at each inch marking.
- 3). Dab wood glue into each of the holes. Insert one end of each dowel into each hole. Align the second board on the opposite ends of the dowels and insert the ends firmly into the holes. Press the assembly together and clamp it with two squeeze clamps. Remove the clamps after 24 hours.
- 4). Sand the plate rack assembly lightly in the same direction as the wood grain. Wipe the surface of the wooden plate rack assembly off with a tack cloth.
- 5). Apply a matching wood finish to the plate rack assembly using a paintbrush. Allow the finish to dry for 4 hours and apply a second coat. Allow the second coat of matching wood finish to dry for 24 hours.
- 6). Open the cabinet door where you plan to install the plate rack. Slide the plate rack into the cabinet opening with the dowels vertically oriented. Make sure that the outside edges of the 1-by-2-by-18-inch boards are flush with the cabinet frame so that the door will close completely.
- 7). Hammer finish nails every 2 inches through the 1-by-2-by-18-inch boards into the cabinet frame to secure the plate rack in place.
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