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Step 4Cut down the Lack side pieces
In this step you need to cut the Lack side pieces down to match the depth of the Expedit bookshelf.
Note that this will leave a raw cut and expose the particle board on the backside of pieces. They will not show if you have the console against a wall. If you plan to put the console freestanding in the middle of a room, then you can probably figure out a way to recycle some of the colored laminate off of the scrap pieces you will be cutting off. Instructables member Hype1 notes in the comments that you can remove the laminate by heating with a hot air gun. If you choose to cover the exposed section, you will need to cut the piece 1mm shorter to make up for the thickness of the laminate.
Note: The two pieces, when installed, are mirror images of each other. The access holes for the quarter-turn fasteners are supposed to face inwards. So before you cut anything, put the two pieces side by side, access holes facing each other, and mark the same ends with a piece of tape so you don't cut the wrong end off.
Cut off 6", making sure again that you will end up with two mirror image pieces.
It would be best to make the cut with a tablesaw. If you only have a hand saw clamp some guides of scrap wood to the piece to help you make a straight, perpendicular cut
You will also need to add another hole for the dowel pegs. Drill a 5/16" (8mm) hole about 1" (25mm) deep 12" from the uncut end of the side piece
Note that this will leave a raw cut and expose the particle board on the backside of pieces. They will not show if you have the console against a wall. If you plan to put the console freestanding in the middle of a room, then you can probably figure out a way to recycle some of the colored laminate off of the scrap pieces you will be cutting off. Instructables member Hype1 notes in the comments that you can remove the laminate by heating with a hot air gun. If you choose to cover the exposed section, you will need to cut the piece 1mm shorter to make up for the thickness of the laminate.
Note: The two pieces, when installed, are mirror images of each other. The access holes for the quarter-turn fasteners are supposed to face inwards. So before you cut anything, put the two pieces side by side, access holes facing each other, and mark the same ends with a piece of tape so you don't cut the wrong end off.
Cut off 6", making sure again that you will end up with two mirror image pieces.
It would be best to make the cut with a tablesaw. If you only have a hand saw clamp some guides of scrap wood to the piece to help you make a straight, perpendicular cut
You will also need to add another hole for the dowel pegs. Drill a 5/16" (8mm) hole about 1" (25mm) deep 12" from the uncut end of the side piece
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