Timeline for How much weight can a 2 by 4 support in this configuration?
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| Oct 8, 2019 at 19:06 | vote | accept | foo | ||
| Oct 8, 2019 at 19:06 | comment | added | foo | New question posted based on this question's answers ... diy.stackexchange.com/questions/176059/… | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 18:25 | comment | added | NothingToSeeHere | Look for torsion box plans. Gluing and screwing the plywood to the top and bottom of the frame makes an incredible stiff assembly. Using a cross piece every 24 inches is a better idea than using only three on an eight foot span. | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 18:05 | comment | added | foo | @Harper - removed word "pallete" | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 18:04 | history | edited | foo | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Oct 8, 2019 at 18:01 | vote | accept | foo | ||
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| Oct 8, 2019 at 18:00 | comment | added | foo | Changed design to use 2 x 6 and 1 / 2 inch plywood sheet based on comments and answers. | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 17:54 | comment | added | foo | Flexing is a good thing as it will not snap. I wish someone could provide a reference for what 2 x 4s can hold. The plywood on top will help distribute the load evenly to the 2 x 4s and to the casters at the corners. | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 17:16 | answer | added | Mattman944 | timeline score: 0 | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 17:04 | answer | added | Harper - Reinstate Monica | timeline score: 2 | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 16:57 | comment | added | Alaska Man | What will it be used for ? Will the weight of whatever is put on it be evenly distributed from edge to edge or will it be in the middle? Flat 2x4's even with plywood will flex with enough weight. | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 16:46 | answer | added | Robert Cline | timeline score: 0 | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 16:29 | comment | added | foo | For a real word application a 200lb person needs to be able to walk on the platform. I aimed for 500 lbs - 1000 lbs to account for dynamic movement of the person. | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 16:24 | comment | added | foo | The 2 by 4s will be flat to the plywood. I'm sure you meant 1/4" plywood correct? I can up it to 1/2" or so. Is there a chart online I can look at that shows it breaking at spans from 2 to 4 feet. Thanks. | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 16:13 | answer | added | manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact | timeline score: 0 | |
| Oct 8, 2019 at 16:10 | comment | added | Michael Karas♦ | Hi and welcome here to DIY. You should specify if the 2x4s will be flat or vertical to the plywood. They are much stronger on the vertical orientation. Be aware that use of 1.4" plywood is inadvisable in this application. At a span between supports of 2 feet and 4 feet it will bend almost to breaking if you were to stand on it. This calls for plywood of at least 5/8" in my estimation. | |
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| Oct 8, 2019 at 15:58 | history | asked | foo | CC BY-SA 4.0 |