I began assembly with the warehouse floor, foundation and inner wall pieces which are made of 1/8-inch-thick laser-cut MDF. This material is pretty stiff and did not seem to require the internal bracing that I usually add to prevent warpage when paint is applied. I also felt that bracing was unnecessary because basswood strips will be applied to the exterior of the walls and will further strengthen them. I drilled two holes in the floor to allow for installation of wires and LEDs to light the interior. I also added 3/8-inch square basswood strips to the inside top of the gable-end walls that would improve support of the roof, especially if I decide to make it removable for access to the interior lighting. I checked the fit between the four foundation walls and the floor and did some very light cleanup before gluing them together with yellow carpenter’s glue. I then placed the assembly on my flat construction board and placed weights atop the floor to ensure that the assembly dried flat. After the glue dried, I checked the fit between the four inner walls and the floor, again did some slight cleanup, and attached them. The interlocking fit between the floor, foundation pieces and inner walls was so precise that the entire assembly turned out absolutely square.
MELGAR
