This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms stock shelving into a custom builtin. (See below for a shopping list, tools)
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Shopping List for Building a Custom BuiltIn Using Stock Shelving:
Freestanding shelving units [https://amzn.to/2ZGBXsK]
1 1/4inch decking screws [https://amzn.to/2ZAwaF3], to fasten cabinets together
3inch drywall screws [https://amzn.to/2ZAfX72], to attach 2x4 nailer
Wood shims [https://amzn.to/2MLwu1J], to plumb the cabinets
Wood glue [https://amzn.to/2ZCXhzl]
Construction adhesive [https://amzn.to/2Lc02Ut]
1x8s and 1x6s [https://amzn.to/2NIz4Fl], to cut face frame, fascia, and other trim
2x4s [https://amzn.to/2zwt6PF], to make nailer
Crown molding [https://amzn.to/2L85UOi]
Acrylic latex paint (semigloss) [https://amzn.to/2ZADAZ7]

Tools List for Building a Custom BuiltIn Using Stock Shelving:
Utility knife [https://amzn.to/2NIJhBQ], to cut through old paint and caulk
Two flat bars [https://amzn.to/34cKYNA], to pry molding from wall
Oscillating multitool [https://amzn.to/2LbN74A] with plungecut wood blade [https://amzn.to/2ZFp8ie], to cut through baseboard
Spring clamps [https://amzn.to/2NMB0N4]
Impact driver [https://amzn.to/2ZAgVQI]
Screwdriver [https://amzn.to/2NH9rVq]
4foot level [https://amzn.to/2MMw630]
Stud finder [https://amzn.to/2Hygz2C], to locate the wall studs
Pin nailer [https://amzn.to/34g83ir] and 3/4inch pins [https://amzn.to/2ZzcLo4], to attach trim
Finishing nailer [https://amzn.to/2NIlCBq] and 1 3/4inch nails [https://amzn.to/34dIQW0], to attach face frame and trim
Air compressor [https://amzn.to/2Lb8e7i], to power pin and finishing nailers
Scriber tool [https://amzn.to/2ZFLAbg], to scribe the face frame to fit against wall
Circular saw [https://amzn.to/2zAba6V], to trim scribed face frame parts
Caulking gun [https://amzn.to/2MKNipL], for construction adhesive, to adhere shelves
Sash brush [https://amzn.to/2zwckAh]

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