36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural)

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

This was very difficult to put together as the holes for the screws were positioned in a way that did not allow you to get a screw driver or drill in the correct position to put in the screw. They had to be screwed in at an angle making the product a bit wobbly. Also, the racks had to be screwed in right side up, meaning that someone had to hold them, you couldn't turn the piece upside down and have the racks rest in place where you could screw it in on your own. Overall, the design of this product was very poor.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

This is perfect for our wine storage. Our only suggestion would be to put the top and bottom shelves on first. It was much easier then to add the middle shelves when there is some stability to work with.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

These are a great upgrade to store our 7-8 case wine collection from the cardboard wine boxes. These wine racks make it easy to organize and choose our wine. These were relatively easy to assemble with two people minus one key item: pilot holes. All 12 pilot holes required for assembly on these were missing (on all 3 wine racks I ordered). Luckily, we had the tools to drill our own.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

Once assembled, this is a decent rack for the money. However, unless you're an experienced tinkerer, assembly is a challenge. You actually can't assemble it per instructions, you have to improvise, and you'll need more than a Phillips screwdriver (only tool the instruction sheet says you'll need). The assembly directions are inconsistent with the parts: there where peg holes where the directions said there would be pegs, and vice-versa; you can't screw in the top shelf without a ratchet screwdriver; and there were no pre-drilled holes for the bracing. I spoke to the customer service rep and he said they recently switched manufacturers. Seems like they still have some kinks to work out

The rack is made with tongue-and-groove ends on the verticals for stacking additional units. The design has tongues down, so the rack sits on 1/4" tongues. You'll want to saw them off to have a flush bottom on the verticals, or make slats with 1/4" grooves to set the unit on for increased stability and less digging into your flooring or carpet.

With some adjustments in the assembly, I have a nice rack for my basement-closet "cellar." If you're expecting a simple snap-together, this isn't your purchase of choice. Given the rack's basic design, though, it could be.

When they get this product right for easy home assembly, they'll have a winner.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

Meets my needs to store wine in the basement.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

Once assembled this is a nice wine rack but it was impossible to assemble "out of the box" without some extra work and tools. For example, the predrilled holes didn't line up with the wooden pegs that should have easily fit if the holes had been aligned properly.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

We bought this rack as a gift to our daughter and son-in-law. It is just right for those who do not have an extensive cellar of wines. It fits nicely in the space available and affords easy access.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

I had purchase three of these racks about six years ago. Perhaps, I had forgotten what an absolute pain they were to put together. First of all, the instructions will NOT work if you try to follow them. In order to follow them, you would need a 1 inch tall adjustable screwdriver. I don't think those exist. Just remember, when you're trying to screw in that top shelf, the 2nd shelf from the top CANNOTT be in yet (the instructions will tell you the opposite). Good luck and be patient. Don't follow the instructions too closely, as no logic was involved when they wrote the instructions. In other words, no one ever tested the instructions to see if they're valid. Once it's put together, it's a really nice shelf.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

Assembly was not easy but otherwise it's a very good product.

Comments about 36 Bottle Wine Rack (Natural):

I bought two of these several years ago and wanted to expand my storage. These new ones fit well with what I already had and were easy to cut and assemble in a configuration to fit the space I had.