I planed-down the piece of stock that will form the side pieces for 2 sets of shelves. Because the design is flip-flopped on the lumber to make room for all four sides, making the dado groove for the shelf pieces will be more complex than it otherwise would have been if I could have square cuts on the end pieces. You will understand this better tomorrow when I use the band saw to separate each piece from the 8' stock. Also, I discovered that I will not be able to use the router to make the dados as the side pieces are too long. Instead, I will need to use the table saw and its miter gauge and fence, along with an attached squared-off piece of stock. Otherwise known as a jig. I cleaned-up in haste today and before I could snap a picture of today's sawdust mess. But I do have a picture of the full bag. I need to let the stock stabilize before I make any more cuts. Following planing, lumber can move, twist, cup, etc. The wood has already twisted. I don't believe it will cause a problem though as the shelves will keep the sides rigid. I have traced the design for all four shelf sides onto the, now, 3/8" stock. Tomorrow, I will use the band saw to separate each side piece. Then, I will create a jig to allow me to make the dado groves which receive the shelves. That will be tricky. If I get that done, I will try to rout-out one of the side pieces. This will require me to drill holes to allow the router bit to have a starting point, and I will use my 2-sided tape to tape a template [original side piece] to the new side shelf piece. That will be interesting. Enjoy the photos from today in the slideshow below!
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