Create a beautiful Modern Farmhouse Cookbook Stand for your kitchen and spend less than $10.
Materials Needed:
- 7/8″ thick new or reclaimed wood
- eye protection
- measuring tape
- square
- miter saw
- wood glue
- 2 aluminum wood clamps
- orbital palm sander
- medium- and fine-grit sanding discs for sander
- drill
- driver bit with countersink and drill bit
- 1-1/4″ self-boring wood screws
- wood finish of your choice
- natural bristle brush or lint-free cloth
Cut Wood to Size
Using a miter saw, cut wood to the following dimensions:
11″ wide x 12-1/2″ high (back)
11″ wide x 2-1/4″ high (bottom and ledge) (2)
9″ wide x 12″ high (cut to make stands)
Note: New or reclaimed lumber can be used for this project. Wear eye protection while using power tools. When working with reclaimed wood, make sure it is free from nails or screws that might get caught on the saw blade.
Dry Fit Pieces Together
Position pieces together to ensure a proper fit. At this point, make any desired adjustments to wood.
Glue & Attach
Use wood glue to attach ledge to bottom. Apply glue to both surfaces, fit together so edges are flush then gently clamp in place with two wood clamps. Allow glue to dry and remove from clamps.
Use countersink drill bit slightly smaller than diameter of screws to drill four evenly spaced pilot holes. Use drill to insert screws through pilot holes.
Use an orbital palm sander with a medium-grit sanding disc to smooth wood surface and knock down edges. Finish with a fine-grit sanding disc to further smooth surface.
Apply wood finish with a lint-free cloth. This cookbook stand was designed to hold most cookbooks as well as a tablet, but size and angle can be adjusted to suit personal needs and tastes.
