I know it is a very general question But I am building a train table that can double as a work surface / Chalkboard for my kids that will be roughly 3' X 4' and have a removable (reversible) top that will only be supported around the perimeter. I plan on painting this top with Chalkboard paint on one side and the other side being a plain work surface.
The reason I ask is that my kids climb up on their existing tables and sit (Combined weight about 70 lbs). The rest of the structure will be Oak. I am not against using other materials like lexan etc but I think it is too expensive/ flexible and hard to get the paint to adhere. I also mention that since it is double sided and the train play area is uunderneath a brace is not possible unless I make it removable as well. I want the lightest weight since it is for kids, preferable fairly thin as well
Thanks
2007-11-30 18:07:43 · 5 answers · asked by jerel j 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
No offense meant but a veneer Plywood would be fine. I personally see no need to relate a work table to any FINE wood.
Plywoods/ Laminates have existed for more than 4000 years; and their very nature in fabrication dictates each perpendicular layer adds to the strength of the sheet.
You mention Oak so one might assume aesthetics matters?
With the proper bracing a 3/4 inch or perhaps even 1/2 inch sheet of ply could hold up a VolksWagon. I'm pretty sure it can withstand the combined weight of two children.
I think I read in another answer; and I concur...I might be more concerned with how you design the chalk board side, in an UP position; with regard to safety.
I might design it to have a brace system that allowed the top to REST and do a table wide Cleat on the wall studs; to attach the table in a folded upright position; for chalk board use. That way the table is always useable on opposing sides; and the bracing can fold into/against the wall, or be stored elsewhere for ART time.
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2007-12-01 00:08:30 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were doing this project I would get a 4'x8', 1/2" birch plywood. I would glue the cut pieces perpendicular to eachother and put a trim around all edges.
I say birch because it takes paint and stain very well and will take a good coat of lacquer on the work surface.
The plywood is very strong, and is very forgiving of young children climbing on it! Oh, and Dad, some of your projects will be heavy too...plywood will take your punishment as well!
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