I have to build a platform for a friends front loading washer and dryer. 2 platforms about 30x30 and 12" tall. He wants a drawer that rolls on the floor cut into the front as tall as I can make it.
I was thinking of using a 2x12 as a frame with a piece of 3/4" ply on top. then cover the 2x12 with 1/4 ply for painting white to match appliances.
Questions:
1) was wondering if the outside frame would be adequate or if it needed a stud across the middle to help support it? He wants a drawer cut into the front that is as tall as I can make it.
2) do I need the 2x12, or would constructing the whole thing from 3/4 plywood be adequate?
3) depth of drawer? with a 12" height and needing some support across the front, I was thinking it should not be more that 8" deep?
O'pinions would be helpful.
Thanks
Dan
I was thinking of using a 2x12 as a frame with a piece of 3/4" ply on top. then cover the 2x12 with 1/4 ply for painting white to match appliances.
Questions:
1) was wondering if the outside frame would be adequate or if it needed a stud across the middle to help support it? He wants a drawer cut into the front that is as tall as I can make it.
2) do I need the 2x12, or would constructing the whole thing from 3/4 plywood be adequate?
3) depth of drawer? with a 12" height and needing some support across the front, I was thinking it should not be more that 8" deep?
O'pinions would be helpful.
Thanks
Dan