I'm installing a screen door and the latch rail butts up to a joint just far enough that it won't fit. I need to cut a 1/4" slot to slide the rail into. The problem is, since it's a corner, what can I use to cut it? In the image below, the cut needs to be made right across the 2x4 where it butts up to the house. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
You don't need a 1/4" "dado", you just need a slot or kerf that is as wide as the blade is. You can do that with a skilsaw set to an appropriate depth. Place it on the door jamb and make your cut.
Or use a handsaw, backsaw, dovetail saw, or oscillating saw.
Skilsaw is a circular saw the same way a reciprocating saw is often called a Sawzall or facial tissue is called Kleenex.
If you search online for "dado" you'll find a lot of images that should help clarify what it is. It generally is a slot with three sides perpendicular/against the grain.
I need to install a filler above the dishwasher and very little room to screw it into the adjoining cabinet sides, was thinking about 3m tape or magnets, any helpful tips would be appreciated.
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I will be installing cabinets this weekend. something that I have never done. My upper cabinets have a 2 inch cavity on top. am I supposed to fill that cavity with a solid piece of wood to fill the space so it meets the ceiling flush? or is it fine to just drill through the top of the cabinet and into the stud?
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