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Old 05-01-2017, 02:21 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by SkiSmuggs View Post
After a closer look at the Ikea slat platform, I realized it was just too long. I dropped by my local lumber yard today and asked the guy at the counter if there was any 60" plywood. He said "nope" but the guy next to me said "yes, we have 60x60x3/4" birch." I'll take it! After loading it into the truck I asked if there were any scraps and we found one 67x20 that was also 3/4" birch. $80, but what is a good night of sleep worth? Mission accomplished! It's heavy, though, so I will probably need heavier struts.
How many ply is that birch? The more plys the stronger it is and able to support more weight without deforming. I think it comes with up to 12 plys. We used to use it in the pattern shop due to its dimensional stability.

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