In the end that is the method I used, I made a jig for my router so I could repeatably cut the same corner shape out. I didn't get it perfect but I'm happy with it for a first piece.
A good idea, one question I had was actually why people around me can justify £1 a foot for a reclaimed board but they are that cheap new!
I wonder if this is what people are willing to pay or are the older boards better quality/thickness?
Great tip but a little further away than i'd like to go if I can avoid it!
I'm also looking at a reclaimed scaffold board top, any thoughts? It might be a nice cheap option for now while I learn.
Hello again,
The project was put on hold for a while but I finally have some time to finish it off now.
I'm really happy with the results so far thanks to a lot of the advice given on here, I also really enjoyed the process!
I still need to source a top for the unit and have been looking...
Thanks for the tips guys. I have got really in to the project now and am enjoying the process a lot, and learning along the way. I admit the joinery could be better in places but it's also got better as I've been going along and tuning in the tools and working out the best method.
Particular...
Thanks again Mike,
Cutting the shelves to fit the rebate isn't a huge issue, I was just worried this may look odd and add complication. If you think this is achievable I may give this a go.
Thanks Mike, I think I see what you mean now.
Should I be worried about an obvious line showing from the front where the 2 pieces meet? Will this generally be covered by paint OK?
I expect in the design you show here the shelf can then be the full width then the shelf ?nose? timber to hide...
thanks for the input!
I do have a router, and yes I do like the 'chunky' look of the 2x2 corner posts.
The original video/tutorial uses 1x2's for the rails, the ply then sits behind this, somehow ending up flush to the back (inside face). He mentions spacing the play back a tiny bit, the...
Hi all,
Disclaimer!:
I am new to woodworking (at least in a furniture sense, plenty of DIY experience) but keen to learn, a shoe rack design has caught my eye and I've decided to have a go.
I can't post links to the youtube tutorial on my account but the end product should end up looking...