Hi all,
I am about to build a desk using a karlby worktop.
My plan is to buikd the desk around a billy bookcase, basically I will be cutting the size of the bookcase out of the worktop at the left back corner.
My plan is to mount it to the wall by resting it on a batten along the back wall (~1meter) and a batten (~30cm) on the wall to the left hand side. I.e the side that will have the cut out section. On the right hand side at the front of the desk it will be supported by a chrome leg and will also support it at the corner of the cutout section.
My question is what size battens should I use, I have timber either 18mmx44mm or 34mmx44mm.
The wall i will be connecting the battens to is an internal stud wall, I will either screw in to the studs if they are in the right places, and if not I will use hollow wall rawlplugs/spring clips.
My plan is to use 34mm battens but slightly concerned if 5x75mm screws will be large enough, I could use 5x100mm (would need to go buy) but this maybe overkill. Would counter sinking the 75 screws be an idea.
Thanks,
I am about to build a desk using a karlby worktop.
My plan is to buikd the desk around a billy bookcase, basically I will be cutting the size of the bookcase out of the worktop at the left back corner.
My plan is to mount it to the wall by resting it on a batten along the back wall (~1meter) and a batten (~30cm) on the wall to the left hand side. I.e the side that will have the cut out section. On the right hand side at the front of the desk it will be supported by a chrome leg and will also support it at the corner of the cutout section.
My question is what size battens should I use, I have timber either 18mmx44mm or 34mmx44mm.
The wall i will be connecting the battens to is an internal stud wall, I will either screw in to the studs if they are in the right places, and if not I will use hollow wall rawlplugs/spring clips.
My plan is to use 34mm battens but slightly concerned if 5x75mm screws will be large enough, I could use 5x100mm (would need to go buy) but this maybe overkill. Would counter sinking the 75 screws be an idea.
Thanks,