Straighten a Divider

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02. I am squaring the door cutout so the door will fit 02D.png

03. If the door isn't installed, I wan the cutout to be smooth and nice 03D.png

04. If the Divider is plywood, a slight softening of the corners decreases the chance of splintering 04D.png

05. Test the fit - this Divider lines up with the stair hole 05D.png

06. one Divider lines up the other - this Divider needs to be straightened 06D.png

07. The right side was 'up' on the Table 07D.png

08. A damp towel and stripwood spacers (don't let the Divider touch the towel) 08D.png

09. the Divider is belly-up (concave side down) 09D.png

11. Finish the layout - be ready to glue it in as soon as it is straight 11D.png

10. In a little over an hour... the divider is straight 10D.png

12. glue 12D.png

13. Notice the 1" of un-glued edge in front of the door 13D.png

14. The bottom is set down just before the Front touches 14D.png

15. Lift the next-higher floor as much as you can 15D.png

16. Lined up with the marks above and below 16D.png

17. Temporarily set the Stairs (and/or other interior fixtures) in place to locate other Dividers 17D.png