Fitted wardrobe end pieces

[dobbo88]

Hi there,

Forum newbie here. I'm installing some MFI fitted wardrobes (not the "framed" i.e. full floor to ceiling, wall to wall types) and wondered what's the best way to fit the decorative end pieces to achieve a flush fit against the bedroom wall.

Also, what's the best way to cut the wood as I have to modify a standard "worktop" piece (not as thick as a kitchen worktop) to build a dressing table into an alcove.

Cheers for any help

Dobbo

 

[loscurrie]

Hi Dobbo
First cut the panel floor to ceiling height. If fitting onto carpet you may have to add a few mm so it is fairly tight.
Make sure that the wardrobe is vertacal.
Measure the distance from the wall to the front of the wardrobe at two points, One near the top and one near the bottom (above the skirting).
Transfer these two distances to the panel at the same heights you took the measurements.
Set a compass to the bottom distance and adjust the panel at the top until the compass is on the top mark.
draw a pencil line down the wall and it should pass the two marks you have made, Keep the compass horizontal the whole way down and continue carefully around any picture rail, skirting etc.
Cut the panel using a downward cutting jigsaw blade (Bosche BR101).
Use the same blade on the worktop.

 

[dobbo88]

Brill - I'll give it a go - thanks a lot.