Compact Disk Holder

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This is one of my first items not built from a plan. It's a simple design and makes nice use of the scrap pieces I've been keeping around from various projects. Plus it's Christmas time, and I think my family will like these small CD racks as gifts.

I started by making a template for cutting and drilling holes. Then I cut all the required pieces to dimension.

Next the router table is set up to round over side pieces and the front rail.

Now holes are drilled for dowels to fit into and for front rail screws.

The the back rail ends and side pieces are cut with dovetail joints.

Finally the whole assembly is glued together and screw holes are plugged with walnut caps.

After finishing, here's how the Christmas presents turned out.