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[MitchM]

One thing I thought of Jon, is to make sure that you waterproof the OSB plywood thoroughly. OSB swells quite a bit and will flake away when it gets wet.
Also, have you given any thought to bracing or will you be applying a layer of plywood to the outside of that frame to prevent it from racking?

Mitch

[Canadian Man]

Originally Posted by Carpentersreef

One thing I thought of Jon, is to make sure that you waterproof the OSB plywood thoroughly. OSB swells quite a bit and will flake away when it gets wet.
Also, have you given any thought to bracing or will you be applying a layer of plywood to the outside of that frame to prevent it from racking?

Mitch

Thanks Mitch, I applied 3 coats of paint to the osb plywood. there will be foam on top of the wood as well.

With regards to bracing, I thought I might be done? There will be drywall going on the front (viewing wall) of the stand. I figured the wall on either side of the stand would prevent racking. It doesnt budge if I throw all my body weight into the stand sideways. front to back moved before I added the plywood to the top. Do you figure I need to add more side to side bracing?
I could add either a 2x4 across the 6 foot length of the stand or add a sheet of plywood across the front but I would have to have cabinet openings in the plywood so it would not be a complete sheet.

Thanks for your help Mitch!

[MitchM]

Yeah, don't count on drywall for any lateral bracing. You'll have over 2000 lbs of weight on there, so if you and 10 of your large friends got on and shifted a bit...... .
Put some diagonal bracing on the stand, on the inside. The bigger the better. On the back and sides would be enough.
I know it may seem like overkill now, but I prefer to think of the stand as it's own unit. I'm thinking of a 2 X 4 in each upper corner, cut at a 45 degree angle on each end, then screwed into the frame.

Mitch

[Canadian Man]

Thanks Mitch.
Sorry about asking more questions but I just want to make sure I get it correct.

So is just adding the bracing on one of the larger sides (the front one so i can still have storage under the stand) and the sides good enough?

Also for the larger side bracing should I use a single /, V or X type brace?

The V or the / would seem like the best options to me. What do youi think?

cheers

[MitchM]

You don't need to carry the brace from the top to the bottom. Running it on the inside from the top to the side will be good enough, making a triangle.
Measure about 12" along each face and complete the triangle with a 2 x 4 cut with a 45 degree on both ends.
(this is more difficult to explain than I thought.....lol) Sorry!
Do this on each upper corner.

Mitch

[Canadian Man]

NOW I GOT IT!
Thank's Again. It is clear to me now. Got a project to do tonight!

[MitchM]

Mitch