Hit 500 built-in shelves last week. Changed my whole approach.

I was always a face-frame guy. Strong, traditional, looked good. Kept count out of curiosity. Shelf number 483 was a small pantry job in a 1920s house. Owner wanted it done in two days. I used a French cleat system instead. Finished in 5 hours. No face frame, no messing around. The cleats held 80 pounds easy. Now I'm rethinking every built-in I do. Anyone else switch methods after a surprise win like that?

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the_emery1h ago

Blew a level once trying to rush a face frame.