I have been doing same thing here in San Antonio. I usually rip the plywood 5-1/2", however. I crosscut a sheet on the tablesaw and then rip the pieces I need. This saves a lot of marking and crosscutting later on. I don't think plywood is stronger than lumber but it does have the advantage of being (usually) straighter and way more stable than lumber.
Charlie --- ed_loizeaux <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- In [email protected], Bob Werre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > they used 3/4 cabinet grade plywood--$$$). > > Interestingly, a fellow here in the San Jose, CA > area cuts up 3/4" > cabinet grade plywood into lengths for use as > benchwork. Generally he > cuts it to be 3" or 4" wide and 8' long. And then > he cuts it to the > exact length as needed. He claims (unverified by > me) that this is > cheaper and stronger than using good quality 1x3 or > 1x4 lumber. He > swears by it and has a very sturdy layout. > Cheers...Ed L. > > > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
