|
| I am going to build a cabinet for my kitchen that will go above the range / fridge. It'll be a very simple style as I want it to match the handmade (well, more like homemade) ones from the 50s or so that are currently there. I know it will be better than the HD special that the POs put up that looks ridiculous and doesn't use all the available space - which in our tiny kitchen is already at a premium. This will be my first attempt at building something from scratch, other than trim, so I would like to do it properly.
I plan to use 3/4" plywood, both for the boxes and the shelves. Ideally, I would like to standards and clips/brackets so that they can be adjustable, if needed. Is there a good rule of thumb for how much weight they can support over a given distance? I would be fine putting in extra if it made it more solid, but I don't want to go overboard unnecessarily. |
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| Your limitation is the span. Typically about 36" for 3/4" material. The KV standards/clips or the holes/pegs would be plenty strong. The material/span is the limitation, not the hardware. |
|
- Posted by badgergrrl (My Page) on Mon, May 9, 11 at 16:58
| That's helpful. Thank you! I was planning on doing split shelves anyway (the cabinet will be 66" wide, so a 33" span should be good then), that way, I could have more options. |
|
| Do not count on putting anything heavy on a 33 inch wide 3/4 inch plywood shelf. It will sag very quickly. Adding some edging (even 1x2 in edge with a small rabbet for the plywood) will significantly stiffen the plywood shelf. Do a search on 'sagulator' for a tool that estimates shelf sag as a function of span, width, and weight. |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Woodworking Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.