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I switched from buying pre-cut shelves to making my own with a simple jig
About a year ago, I needed a 28-inch shelf for a closet and kept finding only 24 or 30-inch ones at the store. I bought a cheap circular saw and a 2x10 board, then built a basic crosscut jig from a scrap piece of plywood. Now I can cut any shelf to the exact size I need in about five minutes, and it saves me around $15 per shelf. Has anyone else built a simple jig that made a common task way easier?
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harper_gibson217d ago
Just call it a 2x8 since that's the actual size after milling.
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the_logan16d ago
Trying to explain actual lumber dimensions to my dad was a lost cause. He'd ask for a two-by-four and then get mad it wasn't two inches thick. I finally gave up and just started calling everything by its nominal name around him, like calling a hot dog filet mignon to keep the peace. It's easier than the three hour argument about milling and drying. Some battles just aren't worth the sawdust.
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