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Side Dados for Fixed Shelf
Post by morsec on Mar 3rd, 2012, 11:09am

How or can I adjust the dado depth to factor in a fixed shelf? I don't want adjustable. This is important so I can get the correct cutlist and not be off when putting the cabinet together.
Re: Side Dados for Fixed Shelf
Post by Rob on Mar 3rd, 2012, 11:30am

The program won't give dados for the dxf output for fixed shelves but you can get them the correct size by using the "deduct for shelf length" in the general standards. For a 3/8 dado you would need to enter -.75
Re: Side Dados for Fixed Shelf
Post by morsec on Mar 4th, 2012, 11:01am

Rob-

Thanks for the info. Quick question about your response. Why would you use -.75 for 3/8. Did you mean 3/4?

Thanks.

Chris
Re: Side Dados for Fixed Shelf
Post by Rob on Mar 4th, 2012, 12:30pm

The value you enter in "deduct for shelf length" is subtracted from the length of the shelf. To add to the length you need to enter a negative value.
Re: Side Dados for Fixed Shelf
Post by morsec on Mar 5th, 2012, 11:04am

opps..I forgot the "-" in front of the 3/4. So, is it suppossed to be "-3/4" or "-.75" for a 1/4 inch dado cut to be added to the shelf length? The 3/8 is what confused.
Re: Side Dados for Fixed Shelf
Post by Rob on Mar 5th, 2012, 11:11am

For a 1/4" dado on each side you would need to enter -.5 (1/4 on each side)