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  1. 16th June 2012, 01:52 PM #1
    Khargoosh
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    Default Double-Thick Cabinet/Case Frames

    Modern cabinets, bookcases, wardrobes sometimes look as if they are constructed from 40mm wide material. I really like this look for bookcases, office built-ins, etc.

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    Bright Green Office - modern - home office - toronto - by Jennifer
    Arnold Schulman - asian - home office - miami - by Arnold Schulman Design Group

    How are these double thick frames/cases constructed? I would be really disappointed if the answer was 2 x laminated 19mm boards, that seems like it would add excessively to the weight. Is it more of a torsion-box construction with 6mm or 9mm skins? Whatever way it is typically done, how well would it apply to free-standing furniture e.g. bookcase.

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    I don't know about the more expensive brands, but I know IKEA which has a lot of that 40mm stuff (Expedit shelving for example) makes it out of particleboard.
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    The Ikea 40mm stuff (that we have at home in a couple of bookcases) seems to be a torsion box style with perhaps a honeycomb cardboard core. It is very light. The 19mm is solid particleboard.
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