Carpentry and Woodworking - How to build cubbys for locker system

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mommybuilder
11-06-07, 01:36 PM
I am building a "locker system" for my mudroom. I am having a very hard time figuring out how to construct cubbies in the shelves without using a data blade. Is this possible?:)

Wirepuller38
11-06-07, 03:14 PM
You can cut the dados with a router. Use a straight edge clamped to the work as a guide to insure a straight cut. Good luck with your project.
mommybuilder
11-06-07, 03:16 PM
You can cut the dados with a router. Use a straight edge clamped to the work as a guide to insure a straight cut. Good luck with your project.

How about if I don't have a router. Am I out of luck?

mitch17
11-06-07, 04:56 PM
Not out of luck, but it's going to be a lot tougher job. Cut both edges of the dado with a circular saw to the proper depth and then chisel out the remaining wood.
Wirepuller38
11-07-07, 06:04 AM
Mitch is right. You could make several passes with your circular saw to simplify the chiseling. Good luck with your project.
mango man
11-07-07, 07:22 AM
why dado ?

not necessarry

hold your side cubby divider pieces in with 1/4 round molding and glue

down and dirty DIY for the rank amateur

( I would do that over circular saw and chisel )
mommybuilder
11-07-07, 01:16 PM
Thanks so much guys! I am going with the quarter round deal.
mitch17
11-07-07, 05:15 PM
Yeah, that sounds like a better suggestion.