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I just built two bookcases to line the wall of a room in my house and apparently didn't build them square enough so, when I put them next to each other, I get this giant gap. (I think the one on the right is pretty square but the one on the left appears to lean to the left at the top.)
Any suggestions on how I can make this look a little less crappy? The shelves are going to be sanded, spackled, caulked, and painted. One thought I had would be to remove the vertical strips of molding where the two bookcases meet (there is 3/4" square molding on all the edges) and make one custom piece that attaches to both. This piece would be wider at the top and taper at the bottom. Maybe that would look bad--I don't know. It also wouldn't address the gap on the top horizontal surface.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
woodworking furniture carpentry
asked 15 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
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I just built two bookcases to line the wall of a room in my house and apparently didn't build them square enough so, when I put them next to each other, I get this giant gap. (I think the one on the right is pretty square but the one on the left appears to lean to the left at the top.)
Any suggestions on how I can make this look a little less crappy? The shelves are going to be sanded, spackled, caulked, and painted. One thought I had would be to remove the vertical strips of molding where the two bookcases meet (there is 3/4" square molding on all the edges) and make one custom piece that attaches to both. This piece would be wider at the top and taper at the bottom. Maybe that would look bad--I don't know. It also wouldn't address the gap on the top horizontal surface.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
woodworking furniture carpentry
asked 15 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
6
Is it possible that some portion of the gap is due to variation of the floor?
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
5
You should get a tool called a framing square so that you can check squareness rather than guess. Maybe it is possible for you to remove the back of one unit and spring the shelves into square and reattach the back to hold it in the square shape. It is not quite clear how the backs are fabricated and the worst could be that you would have to make a new back.
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
1
@MichaelKaras -- Your comments would make a good answer.
– Jasper
5 hours ago
add a comment |
I just built two bookcases to line the wall of a room in my house and apparently didn't build them square enough so, when I put them next to each other, I get this giant gap. (I think the one on the right is pretty square but the one on the left appears to lean to the left at the top.)
Any suggestions on how I can make this look a little less crappy? The shelves are going to be sanded, spackled, caulked, and painted. One thought I had would be to remove the vertical strips of molding where the two bookcases meet (there is 3/4" square molding on all the edges) and make one custom piece that attaches to both. This piece would be wider at the top and taper at the bottom. Maybe that would look bad--I don't know. It also wouldn't address the gap on the top horizontal surface.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
woodworking furniture carpentry
asked 15 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
I just built two bookcases to line the wall of a room in my house and apparently didn't build them square enough so, when I put them next to each other, I get this giant gap. (I think the one on the right is pretty square but the one on the left appears to lean to the left at the top.)
Any suggestions on how I can make this look a little less crappy? The shelves are going to be sanded, spackled, caulked, and painted. One thought I had would be to remove the vertical strips of molding where the two bookcases meet (there is 3/4" square molding on all the edges) and make one custom piece that attaches to both. This piece would be wider at the top and taper at the bottom. Maybe that would look bad--I don't know. It also wouldn't address the gap on the top horizontal surface.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
woodworking furniture carpentry
woodworking furniture carpentry
asked 15 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
asked 15 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
asked 15 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
asked 15 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
asked 15 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
1687
6
Is it possible that some portion of the gap is due to variation of the floor?
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
5
You should get a tool called a framing square so that you can check squareness rather than guess. Maybe it is possible for you to remove the back of one unit and spring the shelves into square and reattach the back to hold it in the square shape. It is not quite clear how the backs are fabricated and the worst could be that you would have to make a new back.
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
1
@MichaelKaras -- Your comments would make a good answer.
– Jasper
5 hours ago
add a comment |
6
Is it possible that some portion of the gap is due to variation of the floor?
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
5
You should get a tool called a framing square so that you can check squareness rather than guess. Maybe it is possible for you to remove the back of one unit and spring the shelves into square and reattach the back to hold it in the square shape. It is not quite clear how the backs are fabricated and the worst could be that you would have to make a new back.
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
1
@MichaelKaras -- Your comments would make a good answer.
– Jasper
5 hours ago
6
6
Is it possible that some portion of the gap is due to variation of the floor?
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
Is it possible that some portion of the gap is due to variation of the floor?
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
5
5
You should get a tool called a framing square so that you can check squareness rather than guess. Maybe it is possible for you to remove the back of one unit and spring the shelves into square and reattach the back to hold it in the square shape. It is not quite clear how the backs are fabricated and the worst could be that you would have to make a new back.
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
You should get a tool called a framing square so that you can check squareness rather than guess. Maybe it is possible for you to remove the back of one unit and spring the shelves into square and reattach the back to hold it in the square shape. It is not quite clear how the backs are fabricated and the worst could be that you would have to make a new back.
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
1
1
@MichaelKaras -- Your comments would make a good answer.
– Jasper
5 hours ago
@MichaelKaras -- Your comments would make a good answer.
– Jasper
5 hours ago
add a comment |
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Swap their positions.
Place the bookcases so that they lean into each other instead of away from each other. This will eliminate the gap between the tops.
Bookcase contents are usually quite heavy. Once the cases are filled, you will probably find that you can force the bottoms together and the weight of the contents will distort the shape of the cases so the gap disappears.
If an unsightly gap remains visible then you will need to resort to a decorative molding.
answered 15 hours ago
A. I. BreveleriA. I. Breveleri
7,5371824
add a comment |
You don't have to buy or get a framing square : just measure the diagonals... That will tell you if either or both units are out of square.
If they are both ok, then look to the floor - small change in the floor will make a large gap at the top... Then you need some adjustable feet of some sort.
answered 15 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
82018
add a comment |
Thanks everyone; I figured it out and came back here to update my post and noticed that Michael Karas said the same thing I realized (although it was a comment, so I couldn't mark it as the correct answer): I had to pop the back off the left unit (which was actually quite easy because it was just 1/4" plywood attached with brads and no glue), re-rack the unit into square, and then reattach the back. Thanks for the input!
answered 14 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
Yes - this is certainly the correct answer. It is not a huge gap and the force required to push the backless bookcase into a cuboid is unlikely to be too great to be held by a few panel pins once you put the back back on. They look like nice bookcases, and good luck!
– ruffle
6 hours ago
add a comment |
If the shelves are sturdy, just get some molding and cover the junction of the two units. Nail the molding to only one unit so they can be easily separated if you want to move them.
answered 15 hours ago
Jim StewartJim Stewart
11.9k11332
add a comment |
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Swap their positions.
Place the bookcases so that they lean into each other instead of away from each other. This will eliminate the gap between the tops.
Bookcase contents are usually quite heavy. Once the cases are filled, you will probably find that you can force the bottoms together and the weight of the contents will distort the shape of the cases so the gap disappears.
If an unsightly gap remains visible then you will need to resort to a decorative molding.
answered 15 hours ago
A. I. BreveleriA. I. Breveleri
7,5371824
add a comment |
Swap their positions.
Place the bookcases so that they lean into each other instead of away from each other. This will eliminate the gap between the tops.
Bookcase contents are usually quite heavy. Once the cases are filled, you will probably find that you can force the bottoms together and the weight of the contents will distort the shape of the cases so the gap disappears.
If an unsightly gap remains visible then you will need to resort to a decorative molding.
answered 15 hours ago
A. I. BreveleriA. I. Breveleri
7,5371824
add a comment |
Swap their positions.
Place the bookcases so that they lean into each other instead of away from each other. This will eliminate the gap between the tops.
Bookcase contents are usually quite heavy. Once the cases are filled, you will probably find that you can force the bottoms together and the weight of the contents will distort the shape of the cases so the gap disappears.
If an unsightly gap remains visible then you will need to resort to a decorative molding.
answered 15 hours ago
A. I. BreveleriA. I. Breveleri
7,5371824
Swap their positions.
Place the bookcases so that they lean into each other instead of away from each other. This will eliminate the gap between the tops.
Bookcase contents are usually quite heavy. Once the cases are filled, you will probably find that you can force the bottoms together and the weight of the contents will distort the shape of the cases so the gap disappears.
If an unsightly gap remains visible then you will need to resort to a decorative molding.
answered 15 hours ago
A. I. BreveleriA. I. Breveleri
7,5371824
answered 15 hours ago
A. I. BreveleriA. I. Breveleri
7,5371824
answered 15 hours ago
A. I. BreveleriA. I. Breveleri
7,5371824
answered 15 hours ago
A. I. BreveleriA. I. Breveleri
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You don't have to buy or get a framing square : just measure the diagonals... That will tell you if either or both units are out of square.
If they are both ok, then look to the floor - small change in the floor will make a large gap at the top... Then you need some adjustable feet of some sort.
answered 15 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
82018
add a comment |
You don't have to buy or get a framing square : just measure the diagonals... That will tell you if either or both units are out of square.
If they are both ok, then look to the floor - small change in the floor will make a large gap at the top... Then you need some adjustable feet of some sort.
answered 15 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
82018
add a comment |
You don't have to buy or get a framing square : just measure the diagonals... That will tell you if either or both units are out of square.
If they are both ok, then look to the floor - small change in the floor will make a large gap at the top... Then you need some adjustable feet of some sort.
answered 15 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
82018
You don't have to buy or get a framing square : just measure the diagonals... That will tell you if either or both units are out of square.
If they are both ok, then look to the floor - small change in the floor will make a large gap at the top... Then you need some adjustable feet of some sort.
answered 15 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
82018
answered 15 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
82018
answered 15 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
82018
answered 15 hours ago
Solar MikeSolar Mike
82018
82018
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Thanks everyone; I figured it out and came back here to update my post and noticed that Michael Karas said the same thing I realized (although it was a comment, so I couldn't mark it as the correct answer): I had to pop the back off the left unit (which was actually quite easy because it was just 1/4" plywood attached with brads and no glue), re-rack the unit into square, and then reattach the back. Thanks for the input!
answered 14 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
Yes - this is certainly the correct answer. It is not a huge gap and the force required to push the backless bookcase into a cuboid is unlikely to be too great to be held by a few panel pins once you put the back back on. They look like nice bookcases, and good luck!
– ruffle
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Thanks everyone; I figured it out and came back here to update my post and noticed that Michael Karas said the same thing I realized (although it was a comment, so I couldn't mark it as the correct answer): I had to pop the back off the left unit (which was actually quite easy because it was just 1/4" plywood attached with brads and no glue), re-rack the unit into square, and then reattach the back. Thanks for the input!
answered 14 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
Yes - this is certainly the correct answer. It is not a huge gap and the force required to push the backless bookcase into a cuboid is unlikely to be too great to be held by a few panel pins once you put the back back on. They look like nice bookcases, and good luck!
– ruffle
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Thanks everyone; I figured it out and came back here to update my post and noticed that Michael Karas said the same thing I realized (although it was a comment, so I couldn't mark it as the correct answer): I had to pop the back off the left unit (which was actually quite easy because it was just 1/4" plywood attached with brads and no glue), re-rack the unit into square, and then reattach the back. Thanks for the input!
answered 14 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
Thanks everyone; I figured it out and came back here to update my post and noticed that Michael Karas said the same thing I realized (although it was a comment, so I couldn't mark it as the correct answer): I had to pop the back off the left unit (which was actually quite easy because it was just 1/4" plywood attached with brads and no glue), re-rack the unit into square, and then reattach the back. Thanks for the input!
answered 14 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
answered 14 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
answered 14 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
answered 14 hours ago
johnnyb1970johnnyb1970
1687
1687
Yes - this is certainly the correct answer. It is not a huge gap and the force required to push the backless bookcase into a cuboid is unlikely to be too great to be held by a few panel pins once you put the back back on. They look like nice bookcases, and good luck!
– ruffle
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Yes - this is certainly the correct answer. It is not a huge gap and the force required to push the backless bookcase into a cuboid is unlikely to be too great to be held by a few panel pins once you put the back back on. They look like nice bookcases, and good luck!
– ruffle
6 hours ago
Yes - this is certainly the correct answer. It is not a huge gap and the force required to push the backless bookcase into a cuboid is unlikely to be too great to be held by a few panel pins once you put the back back on. They look like nice bookcases, and good luck!
– ruffle
6 hours ago
Yes - this is certainly the correct answer. It is not a huge gap and the force required to push the backless bookcase into a cuboid is unlikely to be too great to be held by a few panel pins once you put the back back on. They look like nice bookcases, and good luck!
– ruffle
6 hours ago
add a comment |
If the shelves are sturdy, just get some molding and cover the junction of the two units. Nail the molding to only one unit so they can be easily separated if you want to move them.
answered 15 hours ago
Jim StewartJim Stewart
11.9k11332
add a comment |
If the shelves are sturdy, just get some molding and cover the junction of the two units. Nail the molding to only one unit so they can be easily separated if you want to move them.
answered 15 hours ago
Jim StewartJim Stewart
11.9k11332
add a comment |
If the shelves are sturdy, just get some molding and cover the junction of the two units. Nail the molding to only one unit so they can be easily separated if you want to move them.
answered 15 hours ago
Jim StewartJim Stewart
11.9k11332
If the shelves are sturdy, just get some molding and cover the junction of the two units. Nail the molding to only one unit so they can be easily separated if you want to move them.
answered 15 hours ago
Jim StewartJim Stewart
11.9k11332
answered 15 hours ago
Jim StewartJim Stewart
11.9k11332
answered 15 hours ago
Jim StewartJim Stewart
11.9k11332
answered 15 hours ago
Jim StewartJim Stewart
11.9k11332
11.9k11332
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Is it possible that some portion of the gap is due to variation of the floor?
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
5
You should get a tool called a framing square so that you can check squareness rather than guess. Maybe it is possible for you to remove the back of one unit and spring the shelves into square and reattach the back to hold it in the square shape. It is not quite clear how the backs are fabricated and the worst could be that you would have to make a new back.
– Michael Karas♦
15 hours ago
1
@MichaelKaras -- Your comments would make a good answer.
– Jasper
5 hours ago