- 1. [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:47:49 -0400
- Having a disagreement with someone and thought I'd solicit opinions. If you were asked to create a built-in storage cabinet in a floor-to-ceiling nook, and you knew the nook wasn't square, would you
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- 2. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: BJNoSHOV8 <bjshov8@tx.rr.com>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:28:02 -0500
- This seems to be a matter of opinion more than a matter of right vs. wrong. Personally I would probably go with the build it square/parallel and cover the gaps with molding, but mostly it would be a
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- 3. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: Brian Kemp <bk13@earthlink.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:44:59 -0700
- Jim - I would not build it crooked unless it was a dark closet that I just needed quick and cheap. If other people will see it, the insides of the uprights should be square and parallel. The easy way
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- 4. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <marka@maracing.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:55:34 -0400 (EDT)
- I'd ask what the buyer/owner wanted me to do. Mark _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $12.96 A
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- 5. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: "Jack Brooks" <jibjib@att.net>
- Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:19:22 -0700
- Build it square. Jack Having a disagreement with someone and thought I'd solicit opinions. If you were asked to create a built-in storage cabinet in a floor-to-ceiling nook, and you knew the nook was
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- 6. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: Steve Shipley <shiples@comcast.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:08:39 -0700
- This is the right way, but costs more... This is quick and dirty. If you're limited by time and budget (or don't really care) , this make perfect sense. ______________________________________________
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- 7. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:36:18 -0700
- Yeah, and if you're like me every time you look at it you'll curse it. More importantly, every time the client looks at it, he'll curse it too. John. _______________________________________________
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- 8. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: Wayne <wmc_st@xxiii.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:29:18 -0400
- First I'd want to determine why the structure was sagging, and if it was still moving or had come to a stopping point. Guessing it's old enough you think it has stopped. I'd go for build it square an
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- 9. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:30:56 -0400
- Build it the way your wife wants it... Eric Russell Mebane, NC http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/
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- 10. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>
- Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:09:03 -0500
- I've done both, depending on the situation. First of all, I assume that this is for your home. If it is for someone else, do what they want after explaining and possibly building a mock up of their
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- 11. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: Jim Franklin <jamesf@groupwbench.org>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:42:01 -0400
- Thanks for all your answers. The client is an ex with otherworldly tastes and methodologies. I built a cabinet to stand the ravages of time, children and Romans. Painstakingly true to the 1/32nd". An
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- 12. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:10:03 -0400
- and after never wouldn't And scribing and jig saws. Filling the gaps between studs? It's fireproofing. -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@a
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- 13. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: Mark Andy <marka@maracing.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:23:10 -0400 (EDT)
- First mistake. Sorry to hear about the heartache. Did you come to a resolution? Mark _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
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- 14. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:36:46 -0700
- Incomplete specification, IMO. If she wanted "period correct", she should have said so. "Period correct" would mean fixed shelves cut to fit, which pretty much solves those problems. Could always be
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- 15. Re: [Shop-talk] Construction opinion poll (score: 1)
- Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:11:42 -0400
- Easy to hang things, at least! -- David Scheidt dmscheidt@gmail.com _______________________________________________ Shop-talk@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual d
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