Hiya I'm going to install 4 built-in bookcase in some alcoves (~1000mm width), I wanted to show my intended construction method and see if anyone had any thoughts or suggestions on the design or method.
the picture I've been given
the desired end result
1st stage - fix full-length battens to the wall and shim out to get them plumb. (~ bottom of alcove is 990mm & top of alcove is 975mm)
the battens are 25mm thick
2nd stage - fit remaining battens to wall.
3rd stage - fit divider
4th stage - fit bookcase - premade - 18mm birch ply sides and 12mm ply back. shelves are dadoed in sides and screwed into the back.
5th stage - scribe the 2 members of the face frame to the wall
6th Stage - fit remaining face frame. and doors
Questions -
I plan to fix the face frame to the carcass of the bookshelf with some lost head nails - any improvements on this?
kind regards
the picture I've been given
the desired end result
1st stage - fix full-length battens to the wall and shim out to get them plumb. (~ bottom of alcove is 990mm & top of alcove is 975mm)
the battens are 25mm thick
2nd stage - fit remaining battens to wall.
3rd stage - fit divider
4th stage - fit bookcase - premade - 18mm birch ply sides and 12mm ply back. shelves are dadoed in sides and screwed into the back.
5th stage - scribe the 2 members of the face frame to the wall
6th Stage - fit remaining face frame. and doors
Questions -
I plan to fix the face frame to the carcass of the bookshelf with some lost head nails - any improvements on this?
kind regards
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