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1" x 6" x 8' Boards: Two Pieces
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1/4" x 7" x 21" Plywood Panel: One piece for the Back Panel
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1 1/4" Wood Screws; 1/8 lb.
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1/2" Wood Screws; 1/8 lb.
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Sandpaper
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Wood Filler and Glue
Step 1: Cut the Gun Rack Pieces - Determine the desired size of the Rifle Rack
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Select the two, 1" x 6" stock; cut two pieces 6" x 38 1/4"; draw and cut out a pattern on heavy paper per the dimensions provided above; trace the pattern onto the two boards
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Select the two boards and cut out the pattern on the drill press (for the 1 3/4" holes) and the band saw to make the two Side pieces
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Select the two Side pieces; sand the Side pieces and router the edges
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Select the 1" x 6" stock; cut two pieces 4" x 21" for the Top and Bottom Cross pieces; draw and cut out a pattern on heavy paper per the dimensions above; trace the pattern onto the two boards
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Select the Top and Bottom pieces; cut out the pattern on the band saw; sand the pieces and router the edges
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Select the 1" x 6" stock; cut two pieces 5 3/4" x 21" for the Bottom Shelf pieces Select the 1/4" Plywood; cut one piece 6 3/4" x 21" for the Shelf Back Panel
Step 2: Assemble the Gun Rack Pieces - Select all pieces
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Using a drill drill the holes along the interior edges of the Top and Bottom Cross Braces and the two Shelf Pieces, as shown above
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Select the Top and Bottom Cross Braces and attach them to the Sides with appropriate screws (Note: align the Braces 1" from the tips of the Side pieces)
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Select the two, Shelf pieces; place as shown above (align the front edges of the shelf with the front of the Side pieces)
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Select the 1/4" Back Panel; with glue and brads or short screws, attach the Panel to the back of the shelf pieces
Step 3: Finish the Rifle Rack - Select the finishing materials
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Fill all holes and cracks with filler; sand all surfaces
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Apply poly
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Hang the Gun Rack using the Top Cross Brace as the hanging bar; drill holes and screw it into two studs
As Always Do Your Research, Be Safe, and Enjoy.
Courtesy of, Preppers Are We
