Step 4
The dowel to hold your glove is the next piece
to add. The center where the dowel will go is
located 2 ½” over from the right side of the
back piece and 1 ¼” up from the bottom. Lay
out the intersecting lines for this hole just like
you did for the hole for the baseball. Use a
5/8” auger bit to drill the hole all the way
through.
Step 5
It’s best to sand all the parts now before
everything is put together. Start out at 100 grit
and work your way through to 180 grit. This
will give the parts a smooth feel and remove
any noticeable scratches. If you don’t plan on
putting a stain on your baseball rack you can
stop sanding at 150 grit.
We removed the sharp edges all the way around the back piece and
around the shelf except where it meets the back. To do this, use your
block plane at an angle on the edges. If you need a refresher on using
yours, go back and look at the lesson on block planes.