Hi, I am going to build a custom shelving system in the living room, identical to the one in the picture in the link below. Is it easiest to join the vertical/horizontal shelf panels like a "comb" (picture in the same link)? Also wondering what type of saw I need for this, I'm planning to use MDF, which the hardware store can cut to approximately the right size.
http://www.ohyes.se/hyllsystem.jpg
Best regards,
Calle
http://www.ohyes.se/hyllsystem.jpg
Best regards,
Calle
There will probably be quite a bit of work before it's finished. Assembling in this way is convenient and easy when the pieces are ready.
The hardware store should be able to cut the boards precisely for the best fit (shelf width).
Personally, I wouldn't saw but use a router when making the joints. To give the shelf a bit of flair, there shouldn't be any gaps when sliding in the shelves.
The hardware store should be able to cut the boards precisely for the best fit (shelf width).
Personally, I wouldn't saw but use a router when making the joints. To give the shelf a bit of flair, there shouldn't be any gaps when sliding in the shelves.
calle_andersson: You have PM
I've never used a router, would it work with one like this? http://www.clasohlson.se/Product/Product.aspx?id=38882142 I also realize that the fit is very important in a build like this, if you cut with a miter saw, it becomes difficult to remove the remaining piece and to achieve a smooth and straight edge where the "combs" meet...?
It's sufficient. It's important that one side of the board is straight since you can't use the side guide when you need to rout. You must guide the router with a straight board. The optimal scenario is if two parallel opposing sides of the baseplate are straight. For this, you need a groove router bit, e.g., 30-7697 also from Clas Ohlson. It is 12 mm, but I suspect that the MDF board is 13 mm. We'll address that later. I would also recommend that you acquire 4 clamps (30-7542) to secure the boards you'll be routing against. You also need a set square (31-151), safety goggles, and hearing protection. If you now tally the cost of purchasing the tools and the MDF boards, is the project still of interest? In response to your consideration where "the combs meet," you can chisel away the piece with a chisel. It's simple, but cutting straight and getting nice edges is impossible with a saw. Therefore, the best result is achieved with a router (straight, smooth edges).