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I found this
« on: May 18, 2003, 05:29:20 pm »
So I went to go clean up my old childhood home my parents had rented out for some time now. And in the garage was what appeared to be a large crate. The dude that was living there was told me he was going to build a closet to put his tools and junk. But he got a better gig and had to move. He was starting to dismantel it and was going to throw away the wood. There are 6 11x4 15/32 S Rated Sheath. 3-ply and like 10 9' 2x4's. I was wondering if i could use this to build a cabinet. There is one problem! Two of the sheets were outside for a while in the rain, but look ok. Can some one help.

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Re:I found this
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2003, 05:47:18 pm »
So I went to go clean up my old childhood home my parents had rented out for some time now. And in the garage was what appeared to be a large crate. The dude that was living there was told me he was going to build a closet to put his tools and junk. But he got a better gig and had to move. He was starting to dismantel it and was going to throw away the wood. There are 6 11x4 15/32 S Rated Sheath. 3-ply and like 10 9' 2x4's. I was wondering if i could use this to build a cabinet. There is one problem! Two of the sheets were outside for a while in the rain, but look ok. Can some one help.

I had a nearly simalar expierience...

Someone was throwing away a drafting table and I took it for 1" thick hardwood. This is now the top of my cocktail cab ;D
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Re:I found this
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2003, 06:57:31 pm »
Really? So you did you use it. Do you think the wood I have can be used for a full upright ?
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Re:I found this
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2003, 07:00:57 pm »
That wood is a bit on the thin side. Most cabinets use either 9/16" or 3/4" wood. But if you built an inner frame with the 2x4s it should come out plenty strong.
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Re:I found this
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2003, 08:54:37 pm »
Yes of course an inerframe!!! That sounds like a good idea. Cuz the wood is awfully thin. I wasnt sure if I could use it, and it would of been a waste to throw it away. I have a guide from www.cybertechdesign.net but no framing guide can some one send a good link? ;D

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Re:I found this
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2003, 09:35:26 pm »
Yes of course an inerframe!!! That sounds like a good idea. Cuz the wood is awfully thin. I wasnt sure if I could use it, and it would of been a waste to throw it away. I have a guide from www.cybertechdesign.net but no framing guide can some one send a good link? ;D

You can usaully just make frames and stuff up. I had a cab with the front kicked in; and we repaired it, but in the process it's structural integrity was comprimized. We made up some Cross-Bars from 2x4s and it was fine. If the frame goes into the corners; it will make the joints easy :)
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Re:I found this
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2003, 05:02:26 am »
Yes, by all means use it as it's free!!

15/32" is 12mm in my language. I threw together a smallish upright for my kids using 12mm MDF and as already suggested, if you use a few braces connecting the side panels at strategic points it will be plenty strong enough. You'll also have the added bonus of a much lighter cabinet!

Don't worry about not having plans for braces, just use a couple of offcuts that are at least 6" wide and attach them to the side panels using angle brackets.

Just make sure you make a nice solid frame at the base of the cabinet as this will hold it all together!!

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Re:I found this
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2003, 08:15:51 am »
15/32" is 12mm in my language.
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Re:I found this
« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2003, 08:16:22 pm »
Great Help here I knew I came to the right place I will begin work in 3 weeks lets see how it turns out. 3 more weeks and im outa school. thanks again fellas

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Re:I found this
« Reply #9 on: May 20, 2003, 11:17:58 am »
Scott's Unicade has a great write up on building a frame, here is the link:

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Re:I found this
« Reply #10 on: May 20, 2003, 01:12:08 pm »
Ok I got an idea now. That frame looks great thanks for the link Sshado. I spent hours last night looking for  a simple how to, and now Im almost done all I need now is time time and more time. The count down begins :D