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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?

EDIT:

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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[–] CrimeDad@lemmy.crimedad.work 2 points 2 years ago

I think it would be okay, but you would want to make sure the joints are glued nicely.