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not a handyman
ok so here is my problem. I'm NOT a handyman at all. I am wanting to build a rack that holds 4 to 6 tubs. I don't have the tools to cut the pieces myself so I am going to have them make the cuts at homedepot. but everytime i get down there thinking I know what i want or need I second guess myself and walk out.
I am using 32qt tubs that measure 24" long x 17" wide x about 6" tall(but will change to any tub that I can get at wal-mart or target if needbe). Is there anyway to make this using maybe 1 sheet of melamine or am i just hoping and dreaming?
Any help for those of you that are handy.
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Re: not a handyman
This cutlist should work but be sure to double check all my math. I'd hate to have you mess something up because I added wrong and I am not always the best with numbers.
You need:
7 pieces 24 1/2 X 17 1/2 or 24.5 X 17.5 inches in both cases
2 side pieces 24 1/2 X 40 1/4 or 24.5 X 40.25 inches
and if you want a back
1 back piece 17 1/2 X 40 1/4 or 17.5 X 40.25
You'll need two sheets
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Re: not a handyman
ok, let me see if I got this right. that was for 6 tubs. Lets say I just did a small 3 tub rack for now, I would need:
4- 24.5 x 17.5 pieces
2- 24.5 x 21 pieces
that is saying that I am using 3/4" melamine
or am I just completely off
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Re: not a handyman
DOH!!!
I was measuring for 1/2 inch melamine. For such a small rack I don't think you need 3/4. Of course, it's your rack so do as you see fit but adjust all the measurements.
Once you've done it a couple of times it's not difficult at all.
I may not be very smart, but what if I am?
Stinky says, "Women should be obscene but not heard." Stinky is one smart man.
www.humanewatch.org
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Re: not a handyman
no, no. I was just using 3/4" as an example for myself. If all I need is 1/2" which is probably cheaper, then that is what I am going with..lol. I just want to start with a small one and as cheap as I can just in case I completely screw up and have to start over.
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Re: not a handyman
so with the 1/2" instead of the 21" it would be a 24.5 x 20 for the sides?
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Re: not a handyman
What I find works best is to do a little sketch of what you want it to look like, write all the dimensions on the drawing, and then add it up. I am really bad at doing math. I always need a visual aid.
Or if you are like me and have a gazillion architect scales laying around, you could do a scale drawing.
Might also want to think about putting a back on it, unless you are using back heat.
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Re: not a handyman
Originally Posted by Kaorte
What I find works best is to do a little sketch of what you want it to look like, write all the dimensions on the drawing, and then add it up. I am really bad at doing math. I always need a visual aid.
Or if you are like me and have a gazillion architect scales laying around, you could do a scale drawing.
Might also want to think about putting a back on it, unless you are using back heat.
Lol, I am actually sitting here with a notebook and pencil in my lap. I just want to get some input before I start buying and cutting
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Yep, I know how it is. I think I made like 20 different plans with different dimentions and all that jazz. I had been working on ideas for months and finally just went for it. I was so proud of myself when I finished!!
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Re: not a handyman
Originally Posted by Kaorte
Yep, I know how it is. I think I made like 20 different plans with different dimentions and all that jazz. I had been working on ideas for months and finally just went for it. I was so proud of myself when I finished!!
thats what I'm hoping for. I went to home depot this morning thinking I knew exactly what i was going in there for the walked out with my head down..Lmao..
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