Re: 6mm or 9mm ply
Posted: Sun May 06, 2018 4:13 pm
I am using 9mm at the moment for my fiddle yard, but that’s only because it’s what I have laying around
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It depends what is causing your flex? What and where your weight is.Mark1963 wrote:Hi
I was thinking adding another 6 mm sheet on top to take flex out ?
What are your thoughts?
I would add more battening underneath. I wouldn't recommend more than 12 to 18 inches between battens for a 6 mm top. Also, pre-drill holes through the battens (easier to do before fitting them) for wiring to pass through.Mark1963 wrote:Hi
This is my first post .
I have just built a 4 x 4 board for the grand kids , using 2x1 soft wood battens with 6 mm marine ply top .
I was going to use 9mm but thought in was too heavy.
The frame is supported in the middle ie 2 foot , the top glued and screws in place .
I was bit dismayed to see the it flexed , Not a lot but would you think that it will be ok?
Idea is that it will be movable ie live in the spare room , get it out to work on, play with...
I have bought 4 Ikea legs for it to stand on ; these screw in to the plates on the corner .
Yes in hind sight 9 mm would be the better option , was thinking adding another 6 mm sheet on top to take flex out ?
What are your thoughts?