If you could find a router bit that size you could cut the scallops directly into the sides of the shelf. That wouldn't break as easily and would offer more support. David ----- Original Message ----- From: Lenny McHugh To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] printer stand
Dale, Yes, the shelves will have rounded edges matching the profile of the scallops. That way they will be adjustable by sliding inside. The one concern that I had was having an end of the scallop breaking off. I believe using oak will significantly reduce this risk. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Leavens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] printer stand Hi, Are these shelves supposed to be adjustable? If so, when you seat the front of the shelf or the back for that matter into the slot arrangement then try to lower the other edge it will hang up on the upper margin of the support before it can drop down into the seated position unless you clip that top corner of the support above the scallop. Oh it just occurred to me, perhaps you intend to mount the supports with the rounded slots facing into the middle of the cabinet from the outer edges then slide the shelves in from front-to-back. Maybe I misunderstand the arrangement. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lenny McHugh To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] printer stand Dale, I am not sure what you mean by a wedge in the back. When the scallops are cut there will be 4 pieces that align front to back and left to right. I think that I would mount the rear support about an inch from the actual back so that a shelf can not accidentally drop off. I know it would be easier just to use shelf pins but think this may make an interesting looking piece. It will be used in a Dr's receptionist area. The shelves will just hold reports. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale Leavens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] printer stand The trouble is how you space them and that the rear supports need a sort of wedge on the top side of the scallop. You can slip the front nose of the shelf into the appropriate slot but the back edge won't drop in unless you cut that wedge. You could make the shelf narrow enough that one end slides in while the other just slips past the support members then slide it laterally half the width of the support but you risk it sliding laterally at some unexpected time and one end falling down. Other than that it is a technique which works well. Dale Leavens, Cochrane Ontario Canada [EMAIL PROTECTED] Skype DaleLeavens Come and meet Aurora, Nakita and Nanook at our polar bear habitat. ----- Original Message ----- From: Lenny McHugh To: Handyman-Blind Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 8:03 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] printer stand I am starting to plan a printer stand for a friend. I plan to put 4 adjustable shelves inside and the stand will be 36" high. I do have the shelf pin jig but an considering a very old technique. This technique is to take two 1 - 1/2" boards and drill 3/4" holes down the center 3/8 or 1/2" apart. Then rip the boards in half. These 4 pieces will become the front and rear shelf supports. For the shelves use3/4" stock and make a bullnose on the sides and front or a decorative front edge. The shelves will neatly slide into the supports. This is to make a scalloped look for the front. Has anyone done anything similar? I think that if I use oak the will be little chance of the supports breaking off. 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