I've been planning on building wine racks for my wine cellar. The rack length will be about 14' and each column will hold 18 bottles with 2 display bins. I enjoy woodworking and have a nice shop, so construction isn't an issue.
I had assumed that I would be able to build it for cheaper than I could purchase a unit. I also hoped that it would justify some new tools! :-) The problem that I just priced out red wood and found that it's running $3.29-$3.79 per linear foot for 1x6 in New England. When I look at the pricing for pre-fabbed wine racks built out of red wood, I can't even buy the wood for what they're selling them for, let alone justify any new tools! :-(
I'm not fixed on red wood. I want a wood that will withstand the relative humidity of a cellar and look good. Pine is not an option. Any suggestions for a nice wood to build this out of?
-- Geoff