oak shelving

[mikegc]

Hi,

I am looking at building some simple oak book shelving inbetween two walls. Is oak 19mm thick going to be strong enough spanning just over a metre? I think I will secure it to the walls on three sides with 19mm thick battons along the full length.

Is this going to be strong enough to hold?

Thanks!

 

[foxhole]

Depends how wide it is.

 

[mikegc]

The shelves will be 19x222x1014mm. The battons will be 19x19mm.

 

[big-all]

are they made from two or more "rotated boards"[grain up/grain down]
are they fully seasoned?
where have they been stored ??

 

[mikegc]

I think its just a single board. I've not been able to find anywhere nearby which sells planed oak, where do you usually purchase from?

Thanks

 

[Crickleymal]

Depends on how many books I suppose. With a batten along the back it should be ok shouldn't it?

 

[big-all]

I think its just a single board. I've not been able to find anywhere nearby which sells planed oak, where do you usually purchase from?

Thanks

an oak plank that wide will be very unstable unless its well seasoned and stored well
generally wood needs to be around 2-4" strips alternating growth rings up and down for stability

in your case 5 bits off 2x1" planed comes out as 21x44mm so glued together gives you 220mm

 

[foxhole]

You could use oak faced mdf or oak blockboard but means buying a full sheet.