Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. 15th February 2011, 04:27 PM #1
    shanesmith80
    shanesmith80 is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    651

    Default Comments on Design

    I am building a cabinet/ side board and would like peoples input on the basic design. The legs are 50mm square and rails/stiles 40mm square with a rebate cut for shelf panels and mortise and tenoned into legs.
    Dividers and shelves will be veneered ply the rest solid wood.
    Have I made it strong enough or to beefy?

    Does it look like its in the right proportion?

    I've been staring at it too long and need a perspective from some fresh eyes.

    Thanks
    Shane
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 15th February 2011 04:27 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 15th February 2011, 06:08 PM #2
    Stone Monkey
    Stone Monkey is online now Member
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    Roleystone Perth WA
    Posts
    54

    Default

    Looks good to me.
    Good luck with building it.
    Cheers
    Pete
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 22nd February 2011, 09:33 PM #3
    Harry72's Avatar
    Harry72
    Harry72 is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Nov 2004
    Location
    Port Pirie SA
    Age
    52
    Posts
    6,908

    Default

    Maybe a little bit high for the length if you use the golden ratio rule of thumb(1.618), for 880 high 1420 wide would be the "ideal".

    The only other thing I can see is the drawer bottoms cant be replaced, they should be removable.
    ....................................................................
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 22nd February 2011, 09:46 PM #4
    mic-d's Avatar
    mic-d
    mic-d is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2004
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    5,003

    Default

    Certainly sturdy enough. I don't mind the proportions either.

    edit. And I think hat is because the three bounded rectangles are close to another pleasing proportion 4:9


    CHeers
    Michael
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 23rd February 2011, 10:29 PM #5
    shanesmith80
    shanesmith80 is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Sydney
    Posts
    651

    Default

    Thanks for the feedback.

    Hadn't put alot of thought into the draws yet but like the idea of the removable bottoms.

    Going to order the timber tomorrow, have gone with Cambia american white ash from Britton timbers, just hope we can get some veneered ply to match as close as possible.

    cheers
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. comments please on new boat design
    By Arron in forum BOAT BUILDING / REPAIRING
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 25th February 2011, 02:57 PM
  2. Any Comments??
    By Phil Spencer in forum NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH WOODWORK
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 4th July 2010, 09:59 PM
  3. Finding Engineering Design Software For Automatic Machine Design
    By davidWilliams in forum METALWORK FORUM
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11th January 2010, 10:41 PM
  4. Brass Dovetail Markers Design Comments Sought
    By thumbsucker in forum DESIGN & DESIGNING / GOOGLE SKETCHUP
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 6th June 2008, 11:52 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules