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drmeow

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Thu Jun 20, 2019, 06:00 PM

Jun 2019

I did already buy the shelf. I'm looking for a piece 17" x 74" and I had the same feeling about whether Lowes or Home Depot would rip what I needed.

The reason I decided to buy a shelf is because all the pieces it will be connected to are all Melamine and I felt that having the shelf also be Melamine would be a better look. The additional strip is at the back, doesn't have to be attached to the shelf (I'll attach it to the cabinet below) and only 1" by 1" will show.

That being said, I figured out an alternative fix for my problem which might actually improve the over functionality so I'm going with the 1 1/2" strip.

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Where to buy a piece of wood (or substitute) I need [View all] drmeow Jun 2019 OP

Won't Lowes or Home Depot cut the strips for you? Thomas Hurt Jun 2019 #1

Thanks for the suggestion. drmeow Jun 2019 #4

Most of those places, and most hardware stores, will cut a piece for you. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2019 #2

Thanks for the suggestion. drmeow Jun 2019 #5

If you have a rotary power saw, you can get a cheap gadget to fit into those... TreasonousBastard Jun 2019 #3

Thanks for the suggestion. drmeow Jun 2019 #6

If there's an actual lumber yard in your area, try them. TygrBright Jun 2019 #7

Thanks drmeow Jun 2019 #8

Did you already buy the shelf piece? What is your desired overall finished dimensions? Hassin Bin Sober Jun 2019 #9

Thanks drmeow Jun 2019 #10