As closet design trends increasingly favor a seamless, built-in cabinet appearance, the use of fillers has become essential. Mastering the technique of scribing fillers to walls is now a crucial skill for any skilled cabinet installer. The following videos will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to achieve a flawless, custom look that meets your customers’ expectations.
We would like to give credit and thank Peter Millard for making these instructional videos on how to scribe fillers. They are made with the perspective of someone just learning how to perform this skill and since this might be something you’ve never done before this will be instructive. Please check out his YouTube channel, 10 Minute Workshop for more great videos if you’re interested in woodworking ideas.
Peter teaches the method of scribing in his three-part series:
- How to Scribe an infill or filler strip
- How to Scrive a face-frame to a wall (Not used by Sherwood Shelving)
- How to Scribe to a ceiling
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When cutting out a scribed filler our practice has always been to use a jig saw turned upside-down as demonstrated by Peter Millar. We cut as close to the line as possible without cutting the line off. There is no simple way to learn this and requires practice.
We have found it faster, and have more control, to use a belt sander to sand off the remaining material down to the line. We have also found it helpful to hold the belt sander at an angle, so more material is being taken off on the back side opposite the line. This usually makes it easier to install the filler.
We would like to give credit to The Tall Carpenter for his videos explaining the proper use of the U-Scribe Jig system and how to cut and fit perfectly scribed fillers. Please check out his channel and give him a thumbs-up and subscribe if you would like to follow his content.
If you’re interested in purchasing the U-Scribe jig please keep in mind that Sherwood Shelving uses ¾” (19 mm) material. In the following video he is using an 18 mm jig so be careful to purchase the correct jig for the thickness of the material you’re using.
