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Question about my legs... (imgur.com)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by DontHurtMe23@lemm.ee to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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If I were to make these out of wood for an entertainment center (Legs would be 12" tall, 18" wide), would they be strong enough without a stretcher running between them?

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To add some context..

https://imgur.com/GAOXvQW

Here is a picture of the entertainment center, hairpin legs as a temporary placeholder.

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[–] Golfnbrew@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Wood species and joinery would be critical. A through tenon and an oak might be enough. Middle would likely be a bit "soft" , support would be coming from the three ends.

[–] DontHurtMe23@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I can be flexible with the wood species for the legs, as the intent would be to dye them black. Can also use any type of joinery with the exception of a domino. The entertainment center itself is 3/4" walnut plywood, I'll post a picture of it when I get home later tonight. Thanks for your input!

[–] DontHurtMe23@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

https://imgur.com/GAOXvQW

Here is a picture of the entertainment center, hairpin legs as a temporary placeholder.