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NoOne=NBA=:
At the very least I would use a ledger block/dado system, especially if you're using MDF.
If you're not sure how to do this, hit Home Depot and get a "how-to" for building cabinets.

I personally opted for a frame and plywood on mine; but, then again, my brother-in-law and I built his daughter's first "baby-bed" out of 4x4's (w/ carriage bolts) and 3/4" plywood, so I'd say I tend toward overkill.

On the other hand, I have NEVER had anything I built fall apart.
That baby bed was just big enough to hold the crib mattress after she was old enough for a bed.
We BOTH jumped on it at the same time to make sure it would hold her.  ::)
Fortunately we didn't have to BREAK the bed apart when she was done with it.
At least we planned ahead for THAT.

Alot of the reason that I opted to frame mine was that I didn't know ahead of time what the final shape would be due to hardware issues.
I built a rolling table to hold the CP/Monitor, and then used cardboard to tweak the shape/size until I had what I wanted.
Once I had the right shape/size, I then cut the plywood to replace the cardboard.

Santoro:
Based on the feedback so far, it sounds like I will be OK with a dadoed frameless design.   I will probably come up with something special for supporting the 27" D9200 monitor.   Something like a partial frame maybe.

What I specifically don't want is the D9200 sitting on an MDF shelf.  It's a really heavy monitor - I can only imagine it would sag over time.

thoughts?





hyiu:
well..... doesn't really matter what type of wood... MDF or plywood.... if you sit very heavy stuff on it... it'll sag eventually....

that's why I put a metal bar below the wood..... and its a "U" shape bar that can withstand whatever I put on....

this way... I'm pretty sure it won't sag in the middle....

FractalWalk:

--- Quote from: Santoro on March 10, 2004, 01:21:36 pm ---It's a really heavy monitor - I can only imagine it would sag over time.

--- End quote ---

Without support underneath the shelf, I'm betting that monitor will sag immediately. Hyiu's suggestion is good. 2x2's will probably work as well.

dmsuchy:
Just brace the monitor shelf and the base of the cabinet with 2 2X4 stringers each and the cabinet will be rock solid! You can either pocket jib or toe screw the 2X4s into the side if your going to used stained plywood or if you will be covering with laminate or painting the sides just screw from the outside, countersink and bondo.

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