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Stupid question - MikeJAX - 09-17-2015
If I am building a book case with a face frame and adjustable shelves and my inside width is 32 inch's, and my plywood shelves will be 3/4" thick with 3/4" X 1-1/2" edging for strength front and back. How wide should they be? In my head I see a problem installing the shelves after the face frame and rear back are installed. I know I am missing something.
Re: Stupid question - fredhargis - 09-17-2015
You won't need the edging on the back side, I just built one that has 34" shelves, and only edged the front. But I'm not sure I see any problem putting the shelves (adjustable shelves, right?) If the edging goes between the face frame stiles, you will have to tilt it to get the shelf into the cabinet, then lower the back into place first, followed by dropping the front with the edging between the stiles. Or am I not following the question?
Re: Stupid question - MikeJAX - 09-17-2015
Thanks for the reply. I may be over thinking this but I see that 1x2 that I am using for the edge jamming in the sides as I drop the shelf in. I was going to cut the width to 1/4" less that the opening.
Re: Stupid question - Arlin Eastman - 09-17-2015
Cut a notch into the shelf if you think you need it.
Arlin
Re: Stupid question - Ohio Mike - 09-17-2015
Assuming that the shelves, including their edging, will be behind the face frame.....
Measure the diagonal of the 1.5" edging. If it's greater than 32", you might have a problem.
The solution might be to clip the corners of the edging. They'll be hidden by the face frame anyway, right??
Mike
Re: Stupid question - KC - 09-17-2015
1/4" less on the width will be fine (and may be more clearance than necessary). Make the depth of the shelf 1/8" or so less than the recess to accommodate maneuvering the shelf when putting it in.
Re: Stupid question - MikeJAX - 09-17-2015
Thanks!! I will try 1/8" as I can always trim more if I have to.
Re: Stupid question - DonJuvet - 09-17-2015
You can always cut more'off
You can't cut more'on
If it don't fit... Trim it
Re: Stupid question - jteneyck - 09-18-2015
a^2 + b^2 = c^2.
c = 32
b = 1-1/2
Solve for b. That's how long the shelf can be w/o binding. If that's too short then just trim the 1-1/2" stiffener.
John
Re: Stupid question - DogwoodTales - 09-18-2015
make shelf 31 7/8 inches wide and c=31.91 inches