Hey all,
I'm new here, just started working on Ana's Corner Cupboard plan. I'm a newbie trying to learn and would appreciate any help from the forum.
http://ana-white.com/2010/12/plans/corner-cupboard
I am confused on a couple of the steps. I already have the shelves, two front trim pieces and main back piece cut.
1. Step 3: Says place 2" screws on the inside and 1-1/4" screws on the outer edge, 2 screws per shelf. Wouldn't this be 4 screws per shelf or am I reading into this wrong? I've used some scrap to try this out with the 1/2" overlap and drilling 2 pocket holes into the angled edge of one of the scrap shelves. I used 1-1/4" screws and they actually just came through the front trim piece (there is no way 2” screws would work, the way I am doing this). Furthermore, I am concerned that the joint will not be that strong with the holes so close together and not having much to "bite" into in the angled shelf edge. Should pocket holes be used here to fasten the trim pieces to the shelves, or would finish nails be safer (no splitting)? I have considered using a pneumatic trim nailer with 2” brads, also. Thoughts?
2. Step 5: Says if you have a Kreg Jig (I do) to build the entire face frame first. Does this essentially take the place of step #3 for me, if I do in fact use a pocket hole system? If I went ahead and built the entire face frame first, what is the best way of attaching it to the rest of the assembly? (Goes back to my above question).
3. Also, are the shelves fixed to the main backboard (I'm using a 1 x 12) using pocket holes?
Overall, I am concerned with strength and stability. I intend to house glasses and mugs on the top shelves and I just want to make sure the unit is as rigid as possible. I’ve been mulling over these couple of steps, trying to come up with the best way to attach the side trim to the shelves. Any help (written or pictures or other) would be greatly appreciated to keep my project rolling along!
Ana, very cool design, I’m hoping I can do it justice and pull it off! Will post pics if and when I do!
Thanks,
Justin