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Posted: 12/10/2022 10:02:16 PM EDT
I have one of the one-of-the-mill standing desks like the first picture below. I want to build some type of wood filing cabinet/drawers/shelves like the second picture.
Im curious about if I should have the steel feet of the standing desk resting on floor (with the body of the desk cabinets hiding them), or if I could get away with resting the feet on 3/4 plywood, which would then use 3"ish table feet. The desk, without anything on it, weighs about 100lbs.  
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Posted: 12/10/2022 10:52:55 PM EDT
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Each of the plywood boxes can easily hold 50 pounds if constructed properly.
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Posted: 12/11/2022 12:00:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Each of the plywood boxes can easily hold 50 pounds if constructed properly. It's not so much "holding it" that I'm worried about; 3/4" plywood is very strong.... It's more a matter of if it will end up sagging somewhere.... |
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Posted: 12/11/2022 1:31:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's not so much "holding it" that I'm worried about; 3/4" plywood is very strong.... It's more a matter of if it will end up sagging somewhere.... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Each of the plywood boxes can easily hold 50 pounds if constructed properly. It's not so much "holding it" that I'm worried about; 3/4" plywood is very strong.... It's more a matter of if it will end up sagging somewhere.... We pour 16"concrete decks on 5/8" MDO plywood with "joists" 16" on center under the plywood. In theory , the plywood alone should hold a couple hundred pounds easily, unsupported. If you dont want it to sag, build an internal frame of angle iron/c channel etc. to keep the top and base flat. |
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Posted: 12/11/2022 2:18:46 AM EDT
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Buy some nice cabinet grade plywood it's more stable and will finish a lot nicer.
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Posted: 12/11/2022 11:45:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's not so much "holding it" that I'm worried about; 3/4" plywood is very strong.... It's more a matter of if it will end up sagging somewhere.... The plywood shouldn’t sag, it is plenty strong. That’s where the design comes in. Most furniture has a wooden frame or dados/rabbets to add strength to the material. The parts fit tightly together and wood glue is used to keep the joints tight. |
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Posted: 12/12/2022 12:33:21 AM EDT
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Run of the mill.
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