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QUESTION: I bought a finished corner shelf but when I went to install it, realized the walls aren't square (my house is over 100 years old)so the shelf doesn't fit in the corner square. There is a gap on either side. Any ideas for how to modify the shelf to make it fit?
ANSWER: Hi Julie, the way to do it is to hold it in position and scribe it to fit, then remove the excess area with a scroll saw, belt sander,band saw or similar tool to make a snug fit.It's a very common problem, hope that helps- post back if need be- regards- Greg
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QUESTION: Actually, there isn't any excess material on the shelf. There is a shortage. I need about a quarter inch more shelf on each side to get it to touch the wall. Thanks!
Then the problem is in the corner, and material will need to be removed there to allow the shelf to snug up to the walls.Likely the shelf has a fairly sharp 90 degree corner, and the typical wall has a somewhat rounded intersection where the two walls come together.....so you'll need to remove material from the very corner to mimic the shape of the wall. Your original complaint was about walls out of square....this is something different, but it is entirely possible that both conditions exist, and the shelf will have to be fitted to the space.
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Greg Scholl
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Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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