Construction plywood as shelving material

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I will sand and paint the plywood white, so I thought it doesn't matter much if the material is a bit rough when purchased.

 

[AskeHolst]

Construction plywood is much more raw, but also cheaper, around 200 SEK/sheet (ungraded 12mm) compared to 700 SEK/sheet for 18mm BB/BB birch plywood. But I think it can look nice with the raw look in the right place.
My suggestion was more aimed at using scraps for trim instead of 45*45.

 

[Jored]

Good idea, easy to oversize! I'm currently planning for a deck construction on the backside at the same time, where I'm working with somewhat different dimensions... 😉

 

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Can you manage with a circular saw for the cutting, by the way? I don't have a good jigsaw...

 

[SnickareHobb]

I would recommend a circular saw. A jigsaw is harder to cut straight with (is it even possible?)

A circular saw can cut straight if you clamp a board for the saw to follow.

I often use a handsaw myself because it's easier to cut straight with it (especially if you don't feel like clamping boards for the circular saw to follow).

 

[Jored]

Yes, the fogsvans works well too, of course!

 

[-RB-]

The plywood boards got some love with the hand router, but now the question was about construction plywood, I used birch plywood which is probably easier to get a nice edge on.
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And yes, it does have a bit of a pantry feel...
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Ah, I thought the front edge of the boards was edged with a strip that was bent to follow the corner's curve. But now I see that it's just the board that is routed.

 

[Jored]

It became a substantial wardrobe with shelves large and stable enough to be used as bunks, and then I installed three lights on the opposite wall. Four rods, two on each side of the shelves, were sufficient for shirts, dresses, jackets, and suits. When the lights are on, it's like full daylight in there, so you don't have to squint when looking for clothes. I also added hooks for my wife's jewelry!

 

[Chrissofsweden]

Pic's or it didn't happen

 

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Here u go, @Chrissofsweden!