Popular Post kmealy Posted September 16 Popular Post Report Posted September 16 The strength of a beam is proportional to the cube (third power) of its height. lew, Grandpadave52, HARO50 and 2 others 5 Quote
PeteM Posted September 16 Report Posted September 16 Part of the "magic" is then knowing the anticipated loads, and the strength and deflection characteristics of the material. Especially with wood, this can be difficult to pin down because the material can vary even within the same tree. Grandpadave52, HARO50 and Headhunter 3 Quote
DAB Posted September 18 Report Posted September 18 for 3/4" ply, 24" span is my max. for like book shelves. Grandpadave52 and HARO50 2 Quote
Grandpadave52 Posted September 19 Report Posted September 19 22 hours ago, DAB said: for 3/4" ply, 24" span is my max. for like book shelves. Hey DAB, good to see you checking in again. Hope all is well? HARO50 and Gerald 2 Quote
Popular Post DAB Posted September 20 Popular Post Report Posted September 20 On 9/19/2025 at 1:41 PM, Grandpadave52 said: Hey DAB, good to see you checking in again. Hope all is well? doing fine. Fred W. Hargis Jr, John Morris, HARO50 and 2 others 5 Quote
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