Stuart Ablett
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OK, next project for a client, yeah, that one, but they really need this, and I'm working up a quote, all fun being in business for one's self right...?
OK, here is a picture of the space.......
Along that wall, not up to the ceiling, but only at the 182Cm mark (just about 6') there is a conduit that comes out of the wall and goes to the light on the ceiling, you can see it in the center of the picture, there is a round junction box on the wall behind the pink plastic tray at the top of the shelf. This limits the height to the 182Cm/6' mark, which is just fine.
See all the boxes with the "Z" on them, that is what is going on the new shelving unit.
The table on the left side, near the window is leaving the room, so I'll be making three units. The space is 241Cm wide or just about 95 inches, so each unit will be about 80 cm wide (31-1/2"). The units will be 45cm deep, almost 18". They need to carry a lot of weight, those boxes are basically a solid piece of paper, printed material.
Here is what I'm thinking, I'll make each unit with a solid immovable shelf in the middle to make the units stronger, and then two adjustable shelved in the top area and two in the bottom area.
I will be using a type of plywood that is lumber-core that has a plastic coating on it, melamine I guess they call it. The stuff is not cheap, but boy it sure makes the finishing easy! I have the choice of either 18mm (23/32") or 21 mm (13/16") plywood. I'm thinking the thicker stuff might be the better option, but even so, do you think I need a center piece that will go top to bottom?
Two of the units will have door full doors on them, euro hinges and just thinner melamine coated plywood, nothing fancy, just clean lines. the third unit near the window, will be too close to the table/desk to have doors that open out, I'm thinking maybe to put sliding doors on that one.
My biggest question is do you think the span of 31-1/2" will need that center support?
I admit it would be extra strong and it would give the doors something to close against too.
What say you?
Cheers!
OK, here is a picture of the space.......
Along that wall, not up to the ceiling, but only at the 182Cm mark (just about 6') there is a conduit that comes out of the wall and goes to the light on the ceiling, you can see it in the center of the picture, there is a round junction box on the wall behind the pink plastic tray at the top of the shelf. This limits the height to the 182Cm/6' mark, which is just fine.
See all the boxes with the "Z" on them, that is what is going on the new shelving unit.
The table on the left side, near the window is leaving the room, so I'll be making three units. The space is 241Cm wide or just about 95 inches, so each unit will be about 80 cm wide (31-1/2"). The units will be 45cm deep, almost 18". They need to carry a lot of weight, those boxes are basically a solid piece of paper, printed material.
Here is what I'm thinking, I'll make each unit with a solid immovable shelf in the middle to make the units stronger, and then two adjustable shelved in the top area and two in the bottom area.
I will be using a type of plywood that is lumber-core that has a plastic coating on it, melamine I guess they call it. The stuff is not cheap, but boy it sure makes the finishing easy! I have the choice of either 18mm (23/32") or 21 mm (13/16") plywood. I'm thinking the thicker stuff might be the better option, but even so, do you think I need a center piece that will go top to bottom?
Two of the units will have door full doors on them, euro hinges and just thinner melamine coated plywood, nothing fancy, just clean lines. the third unit near the window, will be too close to the table/desk to have doors that open out, I'm thinking maybe to put sliding doors on that one.
My biggest question is do you think the span of 31-1/2" will need that center support?
I admit it would be extra strong and it would give the doors something to close against too.
What say you?
Cheers!