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   gdavis62 | Oct 08, 2004 05:49pm | #1

   I try to design all built-ins of any kind as single or multiple carcase components that are shop-built.  Then I deal with the "site" variances by field-fitting the scribed front trim elements.

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   PaulBinCT | Oct 08, 2004 06:24pm | #2

   That's sort of what I was thinking Bob... I just haven't done enough large case pieces to have a good feel for what's less work in the long run.  Thanks!

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   gdavis62 | Oct 08, 2004 06:30pm | #3

   What I do is get as complete a set of site measurements as possible, scoping out all the wall, floor, or ceiling conditions that will come into play when the built-in is installed.

   Then I design and shop-build, and the facing parts are all biscuited, or doweled, or pocket-screw prepped, so as to assist registration and assembly on site.

   I get the scribe parts as close to real width as I reasonably can, then back bevel the scribed edge, so all it should take in the field is a little work with a block plane.

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   PaulBinCT | Oct 08, 2004 06:31pm | #4

   Very good advice Bob... I appreciate it!

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   DougU | Oct 09, 2004 12:28am | #5

   I'm building an entertainment center with a matching book case, they go on either side of a fire place.

   They are approx. 9 feet high. I will have 4 components for the entertainment center and three for the bookcase. I'm building the face frame as one large piece, it wont be very heavy.

   Take it all out there, assemble the carcasses add scribes, add the face frame and presto, your done.

   I have worked on about 20 entertainment centers in the last 4 or 5 years, we did all of them in components. So much easier.

   Doug

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   PaulBinCT | Oct 09, 2004 04:01pm | #6

   Thanks for the reply Doug... You guys convinced me ;)