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Originally Posted by Andy Dingley
On Wed, 08 Sep 2004 18:39:50 GMT, "text.news.ntlworld.com"
wrote:
Can anyone recommend what sort of wood I should use? I plan to paint it
all white,
A mix of MDF, birch ply and biscuit joints. Birch ply for the
uprights and spans, because it has a better stiffness / weight ratio
(MDF gets really heavy, in suitable thicknesses to take the weight of
books). Use an intermediate vertical support, and a strong backboard
attached to the shelves, otherwise you'll see sagging trouble with
books.
A good timber supplier (I recommend Avon Plywood local to me) will cut
it accurately to any size you like. Allowing them a few days to do
this makes them more helpful and more accurate. Usually they charge
some nominal fee, but allow you a few cuts per sheet for free. They
have a nice panel saw for doing it, so they'll be better at it than
you are.
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IS that Stratford side of the Avon? Would do for me too
Actually, just checked them out on the web. BRISTOL
Last edited by kafkaian : November 29th 04 at 08:15 PM
Reason: Just found out from the web
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