C cazz #1 Member · Jönköping · 449 posts 22 May 2023 at 8:39 PM cazz Member Jönköping 449 posts 22 May 2023 at 8:39 PM #1 I was thinking of building a sofa and using 22x95 decking for the front legs and 45x120 for the rear But I'm wondering how much weight can 22x95 support standing or if I should use double 22x95 since I have some left over.
I was thinking of building a sofa and using 22x95 decking for the front legs and 45x120 for the rear But I'm wondering how much weight can 22x95 support standing or if I should use double 22x95 since I have some left over.
nimhed #2 Member · Skåne · 3 671 posts 22 May 2023 at 8:44 PM nimhed Member Skåne 3,671 posts 22 May 2023 at 8:44 PM #2 Depends a bit on how high the legs are
C cazz #3 Member · Jönköping · 449 posts 22 May 2023 at 10:33 PM cazz Member Jönköping 449 posts 22 May 2023 at 10:33 PM #3 Ahh of course, about 450 mm high.
raveper #4 Hobby electrician · västragötaland · 5 784 posts 22 May 2023 at 11:28 PM raveper Hobby electrician västragötaland 5,784 posts 22 May 2023 at 11:28 PM #4 Do you want them upright, standing, or stacked?
C cazz #5 Member · Jönköping · 449 posts 23 May 2023 at 8:27 AM cazz Member Jönköping 449 posts 23 May 2023 at 8:27 AM #5 Short sides up and down
nimhed #6 Member · Skåne · 3 671 posts 23 May 2023 at 11:20 AM nimhed Member Skåne 3,671 posts 23 May 2023 at 11:20 AM #6 I absolutely believe that the board can handle the downward pressure. It's the lateral forces that are more concerning. It feels like the bench might become rickety.
I absolutely believe that the board can handle the downward pressure. It's the lateral forces that are more concerning. It feels like the bench might become rickety.
jonmo #7 Self-builder · Söderförort · 3 394 posts 23 May 2023 at 11:23 AM jonmo Self-builder Söderförort 3,394 posts 23 May 2023 at 11:23 AM #7 nimhed said: I absolutely believe the board can withstand the downward pressure. It's the lateral forces that are more concerning. It feels like the bench could become wobbly. +1, I also think that's a bigger issue. Does your intended design have any bracing?
nimhed said: I absolutely believe the board can withstand the downward pressure. It's the lateral forces that are more concerning. It feels like the bench could become wobbly. +1, I also think that's a bigger issue. Does your intended design have any bracing?
