New stand build

[kuruptko]

I'm building a new stand out of wood 6 ft long 4 ft tall 30 inches wide was wondering what type of Fasteners to use besides screws if I should use any angle brackets or metal reinforcement if any of you have built your own stand give me some ideas please they will be very helpful[emoji4]

 

[NickC]

The strength of your joint will come from the glue, your fasteners (screws) simply hold the materials together while the glue sets. The screws do not do much for strength.

I always drill pilots and countersink for the screws. Screw your project together dry checking for square as you build. Once complete and satisfied you’ll disassemble, glue and screw.

I like west systems two part epoxy mixed with wood flour to a peanut butter consistency for glue. Done right, the joint will be stronger than the timbers themselves.

Hope that helps

 

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I'm building a new stand out of wood 6 ft long 4 ft tall 30 inches wide was wondering what type of Fasteners to use besides screws if I should use any angle brackets or metal reinforcement if any of you have built your own stand give me some ideas please they will be very helpful[emoji4]

pocket screws and titebond 2.

 

[kuruptko]

The strength of your joint will come from the glue, your fasteners (screws) simply hold the materials together while the glue sets. The screws do not do much for strength.

I always drill pilots and countersink for the screws. Screw your project together dry checking for square as you build. Once complete and satisfied you’ll disassemble, glue and screw.

I like west systems two part epoxy mixed with wood flour to a peanut butter consistency for glue. Done right, the joint will be stronger than the timbers themselves.

Hope that helps

Yes that does ...what about router joints and biscuits

 

[NickC]

If you have the tools and know-how, absolutely. As long as the stand is designed properly, and you use the right material (lumber and glue) it would be just fine.

 

[Blue Spot Octopus]

Have you seen the diagram with the different colors for each type of support, the strength is the weight goes to the floor. So joining the wood plumb 90% and parallel are the upmost importance. I like pocket screws and glue, Ive built at least 4 stands.

Another thing I like to use in manufactures wood, it looks like tooth picks glued together 2 x 4" and for the 6" plywood is glued together, I have not found these to warp like most 2 x 4"

 

[kuruptko]

Have you seen the diagram with the different colors for each type of support, the strength is the weight goes to the floor. So joining the wood plumb 90% and parallel are the upmost importance. I like pocket screws and glue, Ive built at least 4 stands.

Another thing I like to use in manufactures wood, it looks like tooth picks glued together 2 x 4" and for the 6" plywood is glued together, I have not found these to warp like most 2 x 4"

No where do i see that