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Thread: Fumbling noob French cleat shelving

  1. #16
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    Jan 2015
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    Edmonton, AB
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    Update: Here is how the shelves are looking after finishing with natural finish danish oil and hung up together.

    I have about 7 done so far. and the assembly line of the next 12 in process.

    The gap is much better after using some better clamping procedures ( thanks guys ). It's not perfect yet... but I attribute some of the gap from the plywood warp. and I am ok with that.


    once done, I should have a lot of versatile storage above the work area. some of it is pretty high, I need to stand on the workbench to get to it... but that is for the less used items.

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  2. #17
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    You are getting better each time. We all had to start somewhere. As I remember, my first book case was boards laid across cement blocks. Used it for years.
    Rick Potter

    DIY journeyman,
    FWW wannabe.
    AKA Village Idiot.

  3. #18
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    Jan 2015
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    Edmonton, AB
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    Thought I would add one more picture of all the cabinet/shelves completed and finished. Each box can be re-arranged as needed and I can use up all the wall space in and around the gas line and other shelving.

    Yes, there is a mix of plywood here, mostly because I wanted to try different types and see how they work. The darker, finer grain is an oak veneer plywood. the core is 11 ply , 3/4 inch and was a lot more consistent. However, the finish was so thin, if I looked at it wrong it disappeared. it chipped and tore out all over the place. Even with a cross cut finishing blade on my mitre saw. it is a dewalt contractor finishing blade and cuts everything else nicely.

    The other board is a sanded and finished on both sides pine plywood from the borg. only 7 ply, but the outer layer was much , much thicker and had no tare-out or thinning from sanding and finishing. I even like the look of the grain better. This plywood is not as stable and warped a little more, but good enough for garage shelving to me.

    I will still build a few more custom attachments to go on the cleats, for things such as a light and maybe a custom plane holder.

    now, I can do the next project on the list.

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