ok, so I am soooo noob that I have not even done a dovetail joint yet. I have always enjoyed building and doing stuff, but more of a "don't measure", "slap it together" with the cheapest wood I can and be done with it.... Seeing what is produced here has made me come to my senses.
I had made a very basic cabinet for my garage that was not even close to being square, each shelf had to be trimmed to fit and nothing was 90 degrees... so I ripped that down and started over.
Currently making a French cleat system of various sized boxes to be used as my shelving unit on the wall. I can get a lot more creative this way and size the boxes for the piles of stuff I need to store... mostly all the tools I picked up this year for woodworking.
Here is the start... and I already screwed up a couple glue ups... I rushed it.
1. I made all the wall cleats and box cleats at the same time... at least I got that right. did about a 35 degree cut instead of a 45... just for the hell of it.
2. also trying different finishes... I finished the wall mounted cleats in dark walnut danish oil. One heavy coat and that was it... it's just for the garage remember.
3. started the boxes, here is where I messed up a little, but the next glue ups will be better.
Basically , then entire wall will have these boxes, all double cleated, 3/4 inch pine plywood, finished on both sides... a little fancier then the construction grade stuff I used to use... I have not graduated to spend my money on birch ply yet.
As you can see, the warp / skew in the box is very evident when I have them beside each other.... so I will have these in different areas , or hide in the corner.
For getting the boxes straight on the glue up. I was thinking of making braces to put on the inside of the box as I clamp it... then I expect it to stay straight. do you think this would work.
This is not furniture grade and only using mid grade plywood. I have to organize all my crap before I can really do some better work. each box will have the same height and be able to sit at level or 1/2 level. I think it is ok.... but could use any tips you all might have
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