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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: kevilution on January 01, 2008, 11:27:42 pm

Title: Wood Strength
Post by: kevilution on January 01, 2008, 11:27:42 pm

I'm planning a custom built racing cabinet (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=74890.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=74890.0)) With a wood frame and fiberglass for some of the large surface areas. For the part of the cabinet that will house the LCD TV and computer I'm wondering if 1x2's will be strong enough for the frame, or if I'll need to go with 2x4's. The LCD doesn't weigh over 40lbs, will 1x2's work?

Thanks,
Kevin

Title: Re: Wood Strength
Post by: sstorkel on January 02, 2008, 02:34:16 am

I'd be tempted to use 2x2's for a bit of added strength, but you might be able to get by with 1x2's if the LCD really only weighs 40lbs.

Title: Re: Wood Strength
Post by: ChadTower on January 02, 2008, 09:51:33 am

Is there a compelling reason to not use the stronger members?  Why even skirt the chance that it won't be enough?

Title: Re: Wood Strength
Post by: kevilution on January 02, 2008, 10:33:14 am

Thanks, I have to iron out my final design before I decide (Don't want a 32" LCD falling to the floor!)

Title: Re: Wood Strength
Post by: shardian on January 02, 2008, 11:42:57 am

2x2's will be more than sufficient. You might also go ahead and consider some metal channel or uni-strut.