How would you make this cut? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 months ago by Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

13 comments fedilink hide all child comments

I'm looking to build shelves beside my fireplace but need to trim my mantel width down to accomodate them.

I have access to a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a jig saw. I could also get a router if needed.

This is from a diy website but they had this part done by a professional. I'm just curious how you would go about cutting this. What tools should I use?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] Slatlun@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 months ago

I would do it from the top (flat) with a guide. I would probably start with a circular saw, go until the front bumps the wall and finish the last parts with another tool. This allows the front and top to look straight which is all you'll see

[-] Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 months ago

Thank you! I'll give this a shot

this post was submitted on 02 Jan 2025

37 points (97.4% liked)

Woodworking

7201 readers

47 users here now

A handmade home for woodworkers and admirers of woodworkers. Our community icon is submitted by @1985MustangCobra@lemmy.ca whose father was inspired to start woodworking by Norm and the New Yankee Workshop.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

NataliePortland@lemmy.ca