My First DIY Job (Almost...)

paul7g

Hi,

I need to make a very small stand alone shelving unit. It would be cheaper to buy in Ikead but they just don't have the size that i need... and i need the shelving to be exact heights in different areas.

I've measured it and built a model of what i need. Please don't say i should add this that and the other :-) as i purely need something very basic that will be slotting into an existing cupboard.

Does anyone know of any company that will cut this into the pieces of i give them the measurements and quantities... would Woodies do it or anywhere else close to the Malahide Road.

Jimmy_M

According to your design, you need 4 lenths of square timber (2x2) and 3 rectangles of plywood (with square notches cut out of each corner on 2 of the sheets).
Question then is how do you intend on attaching the shelves to the legs - (could use right angle brackets or a cross piece between each leg under the shelf...)

To answer your question...B&Q have a cutting service (not sure where your nearest is) - i dont think woodies do.

But i dont think B&Q would go into the level of detail you need...i.e. i dont think they'll cut the notches - but they will cut the rectangles to size and im sure they'd cut the lengths for the legs too. You could either re-design (dont cut the notches and cut the legs into parts so you end up with a couple of tiers if you like) or you could cut the notches with a saw yourself.

Most joinery/carpentry places will cut it for you too - but will prob charge a fair bit - im guessing you're angling to get it done in the same place you get the wood so you're not lugging full sheets about the place.

paul7g

Hey, thanks for the reply.

Yeah i was planning on using angle brackets. The shelves won't be holding any great weight.