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what tool to cut shape of skirting board out of bookcase?

  • 14-09-2012 5:14pm
    #1
    Villaines
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    Thinking the IKEA billy one. Want it flush to the wall.


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  • #2
    slimjimmc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Villaines wrote: »
    Thinking the IKEA billy one. Want it flush to the wall.

    If the skirting has a lot of intricate detail I'd use a coping saw to cut the profile of the skirting out the sides of the bookcase.

    If the lowest shelf is below the skirting you'll have to cut the shelf along the width of the bookcase. You could cut it with a hand saw or a power saw before you assemble.
    I wouldn't use the coping saw for long straight cuts unless you've got a very very steady hand.

    A jig saw could do the whole lot if the skirting is fairly straight forward.


  • #3
    mfceiling
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    Just bought one today in smyths in walkinstown.....9 quid with 5 extra free blades.


  • #4
    paddy147
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    Coping saw or else an electric jigsaw with a fine tooth wood blade (so you dont cut/chip the laminate of the bookcase).


  • #5
    Davy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    The bookcase already has an etching to allow for the skirting:> http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/93690707/


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