5. Fasten the partition to the curved wall using two
plastic angle brackets near the top and bottom
on one side (Fig. 6).
Repeat steps 3 – 5 for each partition on the
curved wall. For end partitions, position the par-
tition angle at the same distance from the shelf
end as the measurement on the opposite shelf
end to partition (Fig. 5).
Fig. 6
6. Customize the top shelves: To determine the
width of your custom top shelf, standing on
your ladder measure the distance between
the center top edge of your left partition and
the center top edge of the right partition. This
is the widest (and front) measurement of your
shelf.
Position a shelf of this maximum width,
centered on top of two fastened partitions,
with its back edge center flush with the wall
curve apex (center). Make six (6) marks (3 on
the shelf, 3 on the wall): the center top edges
of each partition on the wall and on the shelf;
and the center between the two partitions (the
curve apex) and the center of the back of the
shelf (Figs. 6 & 7). Use a carpenter’s square if
necessary to align the marks. Match all
corresponding lines together where they meet.
(Remember, your lines on the back of the
shelf need to be long, as part of them will be
trimmed away when you cut the back curve of
the shelf.) (Fig. 7)
7. Using a pencil and your fingers (or a
carpenter’s scribe) to maintain an equal
distance from the curved back wall, scribe a
cut line along the top of the shelf to match the
curve of the wall (Fig. 8).
8. When you’re certain the scribed line will
match the curve, cut the shelf with a jig saw
from the top. (Remember, you’ll need a sharp
blade to reduce melamine chipping as you
cut.)
9. Reposition the cut shelf on top of the tower,
matching the center line on the wall with the
center line of the shelf (Fig. 9). Ensure your
center-of-top-edge-of-partition lines still match
on top of the partitions the full depth of
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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