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Build this boat-shaped bar
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Be the Captain Morgan of your domain with this clever boat-shaped bar
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By Rick Campbell, photos by Roger Yip, illustration by Len Churchill
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Accessories
A bar is not complete without a place to keep wine bottles. I included plenty of storage for these in divided compartments located directly under the bar top. Start by preparing cleats with 1/4"-wide x 3/8"-deep slots to receive the storage partitions. For a more pleasing appearance, chamfer the sides and fronts of the cleats with a router and 45º bearing-guided bevelling bit before gluing them into place. When you install these parts, make sure the upper and lower cleats are aligned to ensure the divided openings end up being square. The storage partitions are made from 1/4"-thick material. The only fancy thing about them is the concave decorative curve I cut on the front edges. The partitions slide into place with no glue so they can be removed for finishing.
Another touch is to add a place to hang your stemware. Cut out the spacers and rails as shown in the materials list, then glue the rails to the spacers with an equal overhang on both sides. The narrow rails, located on the ends, overhang the spacers only on the inside edges. Drill pilot holes and screw the assemblies to the underside of the shelf bulkhead. Start from the centre and work your way out to the sides, making sure to maintain a consistent 3/4" gap between the rails. Use a scrap spacer to eliminate the need to measure and help you to achieve more consistent results.
Final Finishing
To finish my bar, I chose to go with a natural look by applying a tinted exterior wood preservative-Thompson wood protector in sheer honey gold. This step slows the greying process that occurs with any wood after extended exposure to the sun. Another option is to apply a distressed paint finish that simulates years of weathering at sea.
If you plan to use the boat bar outdoors, anchor the top to a fence or wall to prevent it from toppling over.
Now you can grab a glass and make a toast to the maiden voyage of your new bar.
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