Aug 10, 2008 · MDF will work ok for the vertical members. Cleats on 3 sides is a good idea. Solid wood front edging will add strength. Even so, I would not go more than 36" wide with mdf …

Oct 26, 2009 · Debating between MDF, not sure what the going rate of AB plywood is, or I’m leaning in the bottom shelves where all the heavy stuff will be, I would do a hardwood plywood …

Nov 14, 2006 · 42" is a fairly long span for MDF, to keep the shelf in scale maybe make the poplar edge piece 2-1/2" wide, rabbet it, and glue/fasten it on the front edge of the 3/4" MDF shelf. …

Jan 2, 2004 · John, If you're building from supplies at a big box I always like to put a backing on any melamine shelving, screwing from the back thru the backing board into the stem walls and …

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The stairs I work on all have painted skirtboards, which I make out of 16 ft. by 15 1⁄4-in. MDF shelving boards ripped to 13 1⁄2 in. wide. Our framers always leave a space between the …

Sep 17, 2013 · I have 6 closets to do and was wondering what the best way is to attach the vertical divider between two sections in a way that is strong and gives support to the shelves. I …

Sep 6, 2007 · I’m in the process of constructing a bookcase that will wrap around a corner. The 3/4″ oak plywood shelves will meet in the corner, I currently do not have any additional […]

Dec 5, 2007 · This 15″ shelf protrudes from the cabinet by 3/4″. The cabinet and shelf are fixed and cannot be removed. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to cut off that […]

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