How to Build a Wooden Paper Towel Holder

A paper towel holder is a common kitchen tool used to hold paper towels so that they are easily accessible. Many kitchens will utilize cheap plastic paper towel holders that flimsy and fall apart. Some do not even use a paper towel holder at all, and instead let the paper towels sit on the counter or table. Wooden paper towel holders are attractive in a kitchen, and can be assembled with scrap wood and do not require much time.

8-inch wide x8-inch long ¾-inch thick wood board
1 ¾-inch wood dowel
Wood glue
1 ¾-inch drill bit
Band saw or scroll saw
Handsaw
Sand Paper
Belt Sander
Drill Press
Paint Brush

Instructions

- 1
  Cut the 1 ¾-inch dowel to 14 inches with a handsaw. Sand the cut edge to smooth the surface.
- 2
  Cut an eight-inch circle out of the ¾-inch wood board with a band saw or scroll saw to make the base of the paper towel holder. Cut an 8-inch x8-inch square and trim the edges with the band saw to make rounded corners instead of making a circle base, if desired.
- 3
  Use a drill press to drill a 1 ¾-inch thick hole through the center of the base and top. Use a smaller drill bit if using a hand drill since it will be harder to drill a straight hole, then widen and straighten the hole with a round file.
- 4
  Round the top edge of the paper towel base with a belt sander. Lightly sand the inside hole to remove jagged or splintering wood.
- 5
  Apply wood glue to the bottom on the dowel and insert into the hole. Slice off chucks of overflowing glue with a razor after the glue has set for an hour, then allow the glue to dry for 24 hours.
- 6
  Brush on a wood stain or wood finish of choice. Apply two or three layers to seal the wood.

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