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[Yukster]

9mm mdf sandwich around 25mm baton for 43mm or 12mm mdf on top for 46mm.

I decided to build shelves using 9mm MDF sandwich around 25mmx50mm baton frame. Re baton, would this option do? https://www.builderdepot.co.uk/25mm-x-50mm-planed-softwood-par-timber-2in-x-1in.

This other option is a bit more expensive so wont be that much of a difference https://www.builderdepot.co.uk/20mm...D=21442&indexName=production_default_products. Is the second option better?

 

[foxhole]

I decided to build shelves using 9mm MDF sandwich around 25mmx50mm baton frame. Some of the batons that I have seen in shops like Wicks and alike aren't very good. The timbe doesn't feel solid and is quite lightweight so I am thinking it isn't going to be strong enough. Can you advise what baton I should look for that would work for this project?

Just need to choose straight with small or no knots .Strength comes from glue and pinning sandwich together .

 

[Yukster]

Just need to choose straight with small or no knots .Strength comes from glue and pinning sandwich together .

Thanks. Out of these two options below, which one would you advise?

25mm x 50mm Treated Timber Batten (2'' x 1'')

Our Roofing Battens are used for the fixing of roof tiles, slates and sheets. Key Features: All battens are manufactured from European Redwood (PNSY) or European Whitewood (WPCA). Individual pieces are marked for full identification, highlighting size, species, grade (TB33) and treatment...

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25mm x 50mm Planed Softwood PAR Timber (2'' x 1'') Finish 20.5mm x 44mm

Please note that the minimum order quantity for this product is in metres, which will be supplied in random lengths between 2.1m and 5.1m. Fixed lengths can only be acquired in branch. Softwood PAR Timber is manufactured from Scandinavian Redwood giving exceptional stability, good quality and a...

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[freddiemercurystwin]

A concealed shelf support requires a solid inside not a sandwich, also, given the way concealed brackets work I'd be concerned about getting some really solid fixings into your wall, these shelves + plant pots are gonna be bloomin hefty ....

 

[Yukster]

A concealed shelf support requires a solid inside not a sandwich, also, given the way concealed brackets work I'd be concerned about getting some really solid fixings into your wall, these shelves + plant pots are gonna be bloomin hefty ....

These are the brackets that support my existing solid pine shelves. They are more than adequate. I am replacing them with MDF and PAR batons glued and pinned because my existing solid pine shelves are twisted, not by much but visible never the less.

Comments here are divided, some recommend solid timbre shelves and some recommend MDF and baton frame construction.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

But your new shelves won't be solid?

 

[foxhole]

The treated baton is 25mm the other too thin. Extra baton to rear of shelf to accommodate the supports. If you leave a 2” gap to rear of shelf you can also fix a baton side on to wall and slide shelf over it when mounting to wall which adds extra strength and rigidity to shelf.

 

[Yukster]

But your new shelves won't be solid?

If I go for the MDF option than they will be hollow rather than solid. What alternative do you suggest?

 

[foxhole]

If I go for the MDF option than they will be hollow rather than solid. What alternative do you suggest?

The rear should be solid which take the fixings.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

So you've got a batten at the back (next to the wall) then one at the front and then what - another batten 100mm from the back to pick up the end of the bracket?

 

[Yukster]

So you've got a batten at the back (next to the wall) then one at the front and then what - another batten 100mm from the back to pick up the end of the bracket?

The plan as foxhole suggested is to have a double batten at the back making up a 25x100mm piece which will take the brackets. I also plan to have perpendicular short pieces screwed with pocket holes to the front and to the back battens.

The alternative is this https://www.builderdepot.co.uk/44mm...D=21825&indexName=production_default_products which i can cut at home with my plunge saw and rail. I have no idea which is best

 

[foxhole]

This is an example of one method, you can modify to accommodate your brackets.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Ahh gotcha, still seems a lot of work.

 

[Yukster]

Ahh gotcha, still seems a lot of work.

MDF and batten option is £100 less in materials, but more work...

 

[Why Not Indeed]

Assuming that the batten is going to form part of the front face of the shelf, then you don't want the roofing battens as they'll be sawn not planed and will look rough.