Afternoon all,
Not sure if this is the correct place for this question.
I am going to hang two sets of four cabinets each (2 across x 2 down), on each side of a window in our home, to hold light weight craft stuff.
Total dimensions for each set is approx. 40" across by 60" tall by 14" deep., made of 3/4" plywood with 1/4" backs.
I want to use French Cleats but am unsure about a couple of things.
1. Will a single cleat of 3/4" thick plywood running the width of the cabinets be sufficient to hold the weight?
2. How wide should the cleat be (4,5 6"?) and should it be ripped equally or one wider than the other?
3. Would using a 2x4 or 2x6 instead of 3/4" plywood be better?
I have read that a 3/4" plywood cleat can hold a considerable amount of weight, but this nagging voice in the back of my mind is saying "I do not know"!!
Thanks in advance for your insight?
Tony.