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    E. Create A Cutting Template: For Measurements. Use Use From This Is Front of The

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    This document provides instructions for creating a cutting template and using it to cut shelves for a wall unit: 1. Transfer measurements from an earlier step onto a scrap of melamine to create a template for cutting shelves. Draw lines for the back, sides, and depth measurements. 2. Use a compass to create a slight arch between the two depth endpoints on the front edge of the template. 3. Cut out the template using a circular saw, then use the template to guide cutting the shelves with a circular saw, jigsaw, and router to ensure smooth edges.

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    This document provides instructions for creating a cutting template and using it to cut shelves for a wall unit: 1. Transfer measurements from an earlier step onto a scrap of melamine to create a template for cutting shelves. Draw lines for the back, sides, and depth measurements. 2. Use a compass to create a slight arch between the two depth endpoints on the front edge of the template. 3. Cut out the template using a circular saw, then use the template to guide cutting the shelves with a circular saw, jigsaw, and router to ensure smooth edges.

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    This document provides instructions for creating a cutting template and using it to cut shelves for a wall unit: 1. Transfer measurements from an earlier step onto a scrap of melamine to create a template for cutting shelves. Draw lines for the back, sides, and depth measurements. 2. Use a compass to create a slight arch between the two depth endpoints on the front edge of the template. 3. Cut out the template using a circular saw, then use the template to guide cutting the shelves with a circular saw, jigsaw, and router to ensure smooth edges.

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    This document provides instructions for creating a cutting template and using it to cut shelves for a wall unit: 1. Transfer measurements from an earlier step onto a scrap of melamine to create a template for cutting shelves. Draw lines for the back, sides, and depth measurements. 2. Use a compass to create a slight arch between the two depth endpoints on the front edge of the template. 3. Cut out the template using a circular saw, then use the template to guide cutting the shelves with a circular saw, jigsaw, and router to ensure smooth edges.

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    Create a cutting template for accurate measurements.

    Use
    this guide for each cut piece to follow. (Inset) Use a compass to
    create a slight arch from the two depth endpoints. This is the
    front of the shelf.
    E. CREATE A CUTTING TEMPLATE
    1. Transfer your measurements from step D onto a
    scrap of melamine that you can use as a template
    for cutting the shelves. Do this for both the back
    and side walls.
    2. Determine the depth of your wall units (this is
    most often 14"). Take that amount and transfer it
    to your template for the two sides that will adjoin
    to the other wall units. They should be 90 to
    the back- and side-wall lines (refer to the shelf
    template on page 55).
    3. For a straight front edge, simply use a ruler to
    connect the two endpoints. Tip: Use a compass to
    create a slight arch from the two depth endpoints.
    This is the front of the shelf.
    4. Cut out the template with a circular saw. Save the
    curve for last and cut that one with a jigsaw.
    5. Place your template in the corner to see how
    accurate your measurements are and how well
    it fits. If you discover that room corners are not
    square or that walls are uneven by more than 1/ 2"
    (1/4" on either side of the corner), you will need to
    purchase trim pieces-base shoe or cove moldings
    or wall shims-to cover gaps between the walls and
    your corner unit. Measure these gaps now to make
    purchasing the shims later easier.
    58 BUILD YOUR OWN CUSTOM CLOSET
    F
    After tracing around the cutting template, cut out the
    shelf. Use a jigsaw for the curve.
    F. CUT THE SHELVES
    1. Using a circular saw, cut out your corner top piece
    using the template as a guide. Cut along all the
    marks except the curve, save that for last.
    2. Once your top piece is cut out, rough-cut along
    the curve with the jigsaw, leaving a 1/8" space in
    between the cutline and the jigsaw.
    3. Use a router to remove the remaining 1/8" along the
    cutline. Note: This ensures a smooth, finished cutline
    that is otherwise difficult to achieve with a jigsaw,
    making it easier to apply edge banding later. Melamine
    edges are often drilled or power planed instead of
    sanded because it is difficult to sand a smooth edge
    on melamine.
    4. Cut out the notched section using the jigsaw.
    5. Repeat this process for the middle and bottom
    shelf. The bottom shelf for a wall-hung unit will
    most likely be at least 12" up from the floor (20"
    for this project).
    6. Finish exposed edges that you will see from
    inside the closet with heat-activated veneer tape
    (see page 47).

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