level built in

[Dick]

I'm still working on other projects and planning my corner wall unit, bookshelves. This room used to be the garage, so it has unlevel floors. Since the walls were finished years ago, I think building a platform to level the floor(shim)is the best way to go. Any input on this?

I've gotta tell you guys, you have really quashed my desire to tune up my radial arm saw. It's pretty clear that the router or table saw are better for dados and rabbets and I have the Dewalt 12" compound slider that's better for crosscutting boards and trim. Should I sell the rs and buy a dust collector or (name your tool here)?

If I use the router for stopped dados, I will have a rounded stop. I think I can round over a piece of oak to edge my shelf and match the stopped dado. Then I will have hardwood edged shelving, inset to accomodate a faceframe.

It's time to finish a new electric circuit while I wait for you people to help form my woodworking thoughts.

[MadMark]

Trick to hanging built ins is to find high spot *FIRST*. Put a level line around room at a convienient height (usually just below top edge of lowers so you don't have to paint over). Then measure down from the line to floor and write down measure under spot on line. Do all around and shortest measure is highest spot. Be sure to check 6" on either side of mark until true highspot is found. Set first cabinet *THERE* and then shim all to match. You normally don't have to build a separate platform unless this is how you're implementing toe kick.

RS has uses, I wouldn't scrap. But if CMS is doing better job of crosscut then there is little use. TS is preferred for ripping.

Instead of fussing with rounding end of shelf to match stopped dado or trying to square up dado with chisel, simply notch back corner of shelf until point where dado is no longer round! This won't show so why not?

M

[Lou_williams]

One of the things I would like to do over in my shop is to put in a raised wood floor off the concrete. It does not have to be very high but that could give me a level floor and something that is a lot easier to stand on. It also give you room to run dust collection and power under the sub floor.

Just an Idea for thought.

Lou