claptonkid
Established Member
Hi all,
I'm soon to make some 40mm thick alcove shelves for a client, which'll measure around 1100mm long x 370mm deep. They'll be handpainted by the client once fitted.
I thought of following the 'torsion box' method with two 6mm mdf skins and and an inner frame using 25mm x 28mm mdf battens. I'll then slide the shelves onto battens fixed around the alcove (assuming the space is wider at front than at the back). If not I'll screw the two skins around the battens on site.
Could anyone possibly advise on the best arrangement for the inner structure, i.e. spacing, number of battens etc? I'll be assembling using a pin gun and clamps. Also considering investing in a bag press if it aids the process.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Karl
I'm soon to make some 40mm thick alcove shelves for a client, which'll measure around 1100mm long x 370mm deep. They'll be handpainted by the client once fitted.
I thought of following the 'torsion box' method with two 6mm mdf skins and and an inner frame using 25mm x 28mm mdf battens. I'll then slide the shelves onto battens fixed around the alcove (assuming the space is wider at front than at the back). If not I'll screw the two skins around the battens on site.
Could anyone possibly advise on the best arrangement for the inner structure, i.e. spacing, number of battens etc? I'll be assembling using a pin gun and clamps. Also considering investing in a bag press if it aids the process.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Karl