Tip for gluing up mitered joints and library progress
Last time I showed you my library bookshelf progress, I got a lot of questions about what I was planning for those big gaps on the side of the bookshelves.
I filled it in with a 2×4 wall (of sorts).
And then covered that with a two sided column.
How did I make a two sided column? I mitered two long pieces of MDF and glued them together. I also shot some nails in to help hold it in place while it dried.
The key to keeping long mitered joints in place during glue up is using tape to hold the pieces together like this:
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It’s that easy. Then I glued and nailed it over my 2×4’s and it looks like this. Of course, it won’t look REALLY good until it’s all caulked, trimmed, painted and finished…
And my goal for that is the end of the week.
WISH ME LUCK!
It’s like 5 extra sets of hands. LOL
Good Luck!
And looking good. 🙂 Those are going to be so great.
Hey Sandra. Would you recommend MDF for baseboards and trim?
If you’re going to paint it and as long as you take extra care to get the edges smooth.
Looks good Sandra!
Thanks Karen!
Great idea! I cannot wait to see what these look like when you are done … don’t forget my house is next!!!
I’ll work on your built-ins while you work on my landscaping. Right? 😀
Good luck!
Looks like I’ll have to stay late tonight and further delay my massive, massive project 🙁
What is your massive project Anne? Good luck!
A multi section bookcase thing (different than yours, but same vein) and a wardrobe.
Hit a snag last night with the light installation… not sure what the problem is and could take awhile to figure it out!