Wood Bottle Caddy for Cider
Build your own wood bottle caddy from! This simple to build project presents the cider in a beautiful carrier, and makes it portable. Great as a gift or decor.
Dimensions
Use the size-specific shopping and cut lists below.
What you need
- 1 - 1x6 @ 4 feet long
- 1 - 1x4 @ 2 feet long
- 1 - 3/4" dowel @ 1 foot long
- 1-1/4" brad nails
- 2" self tapping trim screws
- wood glue
- wood filler
- 120 grit sandpaper
- stain or paint
Shopping list as shown in photos and diagrams, adjust if bottle caddy is custom size
- 1- 1x6 @ 11.5” - bottom
- 2 - 1x6 @ 13”, top ends dogeared, cut at 45 degree angle leaving 1” flat top - ends
- 2 - 1x4 @ 10” - sides
- 2 - 1x4 @ 4” - dividers
- (Spaced 3.25" to center from each end)
- 1- 3/4” Dowel at 10”
Cut List for Drink Caddy as Shown, for 3 Bottles, max diameter 2-3/4" and max height 10"
Customizable Cut List for More Bottles or Bottles of Different Sizes, max bottle diameter 4"
BOTTOM: 1- 1x6 @ (diameter of bottle base X number of bottles) + (number of bottles X.75) +.75 = bottom
ENDS: 2 - 1x6 @ height of bottles + 3" - top ends dogeared, cut at 45 degree angle leaving 1” flat top - ends
SIDES: 2 - 1x4 @ bottom cut length - 1-1/2" - sides
DIVIDERS: 1x4 @ 4” - quantity to cut - one less than the total number of bottles the caddy will hold
HANDLE: 1- 3/4” Dowel at same length as sides
Step by step
Step 1
Attach the bottom to the sides with either glue and 1-1/4" brad nails or 2" trim screws and glue.
Step 2
Attach the sides to the bottom and ends with either 1-1/4" brad nails and glue or 2" trim screws.
Step 3
Space dividers out and attach with glue and 1-1/4" brad nails.
Step 4
Attach handle with glue and 2" trim screws.
Finishing
Sand all surfaces, starting with a medium grit and finishing with fine. Wipe off the dust, fill any holes or gaps with wood filler, and sand smooth once dry. Apply primer if you're painting, then finish with your choice of paint or stain and seal with a durable clear topcoat. For outdoor projects, use exterior-rated primer, paint or stain, and sealer so the piece stands up to the weather.
