Bookcase with Sliding Doors #3: Building the case

I marked layout lines for the dadoes. The plans suggested cutting the dadoes for the sides and middle sections BEFORE ripping the pieces apart… this made sense in theory but was a chore to do because I had to offset the router from the marked line using a straight edge. So I measured out 2” from the line and made the first cut, then moved the fence 1/4” inward to make the final dado cut.

I think I’ll invest some thinking into making a dado jig and using a pattern bit instead. There’s a good example in later pages of the same American Woodworker #130 issue which I didn’t think I would need… oh well, now I’ve learn one way NOT to cut dadoes using a router.

Here are some shots of the process and the dry fit case:

Marking layout lines for routing

I ripped then routed for the bottom and middle sections... don't remember why... but it turned out well.

The pieces dry fitted together.. all nice and square... thank goodness.

Now onto the hardwood sections.

-- Wood Chopper