This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms stock shelving into a custom built-in. (See below for a shopping list, tools)
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Shopping List for Building a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving:
- Freestanding shelving units []
- 1 1/4-inch decking screws [], to fasten cabinets together
- 3-inch drywall screws [], to attach 2x4 nailer
- Wood shims [], to plumb the cabinets
- Wood glue []
- Construction adhesive []
- 1x8s and 1x6s [], to cut face frame, fascia, and other trim
- 2x4s [], to make nailer
- Crown molding []
- Acrylic latex paint (semigloss) []
Tools List for Building a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving:
- Utility knife [], to cut through old paint and caulk
- Two flat bars [], to pry molding from wall
- Oscillating multitool [] with plunge-cut wood blade [], to cut through baseboard
- Spring clamps []
- Impact driver []
- Screwdriver []
- 4-foot level []
- Stud finder [], to locate the wall studs
- Pin nailer [] and 3/4-inch pins [], to attach trim
- Finishing nailer [] and 1 3/4-inch nails [], to attach face frame and trim
- Air compressor [], to power pin and finishing nailers
- Scriber tool [], to scribe the face frame to fit against wall
- Circular saw [], to trim scribed face frame parts
- Caulking gun [], for construction adhesive, to adhere shelves
- Sash brush []
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