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1. Should I build the shelves in my shop and install, or build them in place? If you try to build them in place, don't expect your walls & corners to be perfectly plumb & square. Likewise ,if you build them in your shop, don't expect them to fit perfectly. If you don't mind the fact that you can't take them with you when you move I would recommend building them in place.
2. Where can I go to find free how-to plans. I'm not looking for plans to fit my layout, just plans for ideas on how to construct the shelves. Pictures would be very helpful. Yes Dad, you do need to draw me a picture. I'd look at how the closet & cabinet shelves are constructed in your home for ideas.
3. The individual shelves will be permanent, they don't need to be adjustable. Can I support the shelves with a 1X2 under the the back and sides rather than have to do a dado? I have the skills and tools to do a dado, but a 1X2 would be so much easier and quicker. Yes, that's a common method, but aesthetically the dado is best.
4. It will be painted. Materials... MDF? Anything lighter or primed that you might suggest?If you use MDF make sure it's the high-density MDF, it's not as porous and it finishes out better.
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