Typical Stuff In The Shop #2: Wall Cabinets and Shelves

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This is part 2 in a 18 part series: Typical Stuff In The Shop

  1. Hide the Wiring
  2. Wall Cabinets and Shelves
  3. Drawer power dock
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  1. BIG

Here are the two cabinets that will have the lighting I mentioned in part 1.

I'm also making shelves that will go above a different cabinet, 
These will be 3" thick with a flush top and bottom.
I start by cutting the tongues on the fronts of the shelves.


No fancy measuring tools needed, just mark a few lines and double check with a tape.


Next cutting the groves for the tongue. Make a test piece, double check with tape.




When happy with the fit cut both edges,  top and bottom.


Measure the inside, between the grooves, and make a frame to fit in between,
Then glue and clamp the front on ,  cut to length when it's dry.


Thanks

Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.

Pretty nifty, I always use a scrap piece to dial in the fit, and use a steel rule in the shop.

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