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One thing I thought of Jon, is to make sure that you waterproof the OSB plywood thoroughly. OSB swells quite a bit and will flake away when it gets wet.
Also, have you given any thought to bracing or will you be applying a layer of plywood to the outside of that frame to prevent it from racking?

Mitch

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Originally Posted by Carpentersreef

Thanks Mitch, I applied 3 coats of paint to the osb plywood. there will be foam on top of the wood as well.

With regards to bracing, I thought I might be done? There will be drywall going on the front (viewing wall) of the stand. I figured the wall on either side of the stand would prevent racking. It doesnt budge if I throw all my body weight into the stand sideways. front to back moved before I added the plywood to the top. Do you figure I need to add more side to side bracing?
I could add either a 2x4 across the 6 foot length of the stand or add a sheet of plywood across the front but I would have to have cabinet openings in the plywood so it would not be a complete sheet.

Thanks for your help Mitch!

Yeah, don't count on drywall for any lateral bracing. You'll have over 2000 lbs of weight on there, so if you and 10 of your large friends got on and shifted a bit...... :wink: .
Put some diagonal bracing on the stand, on the inside. The bigger the better. On the back and sides would be enough.
I know it may seem like overkill now, but I prefer to think of the stand as it's own unit. I'm thinking of a 2 X 4 in each upper corner, cut at a 45 degree angle on each end, then screwed into the frame.

Mitch

Thanks Mitch.
Sorry about asking more questions but I just want to make sure I get it correct.

So is just adding the bracing on one of the larger sides (the front one so i can still have storage under the stand) and the sides good enough?

Also for the larger side bracing should I use a single /, V or X type brace?

The V or the / would seem like the best options to me. What do youi think?

cheers

You don't need to carry the brace from the top to the bottom. Running it on the inside from the top to the side will be good enough, making a triangle.
Measure about 12" along each face and complete the triangle with a 2 x 4 cut with a 45 degree on both ends.
(this is more difficult to explain than I thought.....lol) Sorry!
Do this on each upper corner.

Mitch :wink:

NOW I GOT IT!
Thank's Again. It is clear to me now. Got a project to do tonight!