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sides at the bottom and at each shelf, snugging the bottom and shelves into place. Be careful not to move the pieces as you tighten the clamps, especially the bottom. It's crucial that the bottom piece be situated properly, as it determines the fit of the back piece.

Using a V16" standard twist bit, drill pilot holes for 4d nails through the sides and into the back. Be very careful to keep your drill steady; 1/2" stock has little forgiveness for sloppy drilling. Now drive your nails through the sides. Then, drill pilot holes through the

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SIDE PATTERN Canted Wall Box

NO. ITEM DiMENSiONS (iNCHES) MATERIAL

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□ 1 Back V2 5V2 25V2 Poplar

□ 2 Sides V2 5V2 19V2 Poplar

□ 1 Bottom V2 5V2 5V2 Poplar

□ 1 Middle shelf V2 5 5V2 Poplar

□ 1 Top shelf 1/2 4V4 5V2 Poplar

sides and into the bottom, and through the bottom into the back, and drive your nails.

Before attaching the shelves, make sure they're exactly where you want them. If they've moved, simply unclamp the workpiece and resituate the shelves. With the back, bottom and sides already nailed in place, you needn't worry about reclamping; you can simply hold the shelf in place with one hand as you drill your pilots through the sides then drive the nails. Once that's done, for added strength you may also wish to drill pilots and drive nails

through the back into the shelves.

Now, drill a hanging hole centered 13/4" down from the top edge (I used a 1/4" bit), then prime and paint the wall box the color of your choice. PW

Comments or a question? Contact Megan at 513-5312690 x1348 or megan.fitzpatrick@fwpubs.com.

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