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Grumpy_Git in reply to @HeyHey

Any circular saw will tilt the blade compared to the base so that's covered.
Box finger joints would be a reasonable connection system. You could stay quite chunky and only have 4 or 5 per corner.
Glue and screw would also work. Splined mitre joints would be a fancy but possible alternative as flipping 45° ish cut edges will give you an exact 90° joint.

Buy a cheap oil stone and some 3in1 to sharpen the chisels.

You will likely need a finer tooth circular saw blade for finish cuts.

Where are you based. Some local forumite may be willing to help with irl advice or tool loan?

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HeyHey in reply to @Grumpy_Git

thanks,

I'm slowly googling all these terms and adding them to my trello :)

Just got my first place (hence budget) around Crystal Palace/Thornton Heath

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Think I'll walk before I try and run RE finger joints, do look nice though.

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Grumpy_Git in reply to @HeyHey

My old stomping ground. I was on cypress road many years ago, just up from Whitehorse lane.

Stick with glue and screw if you want something that just works and you don't want too complicated.

Your difficult bit will likely be getting a solid connection to the wall once you've made the unit.

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