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Its 113 long by 18 deep by 26 tall walnut plywood unit with center hardwood wine rack built with slats. One shelve behind each door, divider between each door. As of now the top will be 1.25 thick walnut or but im doubting travertine.
I havent figured out plywood yet so im not sure of wieght , Id guess 350lbs plus weight of china and goods inside.
Its going to float on wall 8" off of floor.
The back may have to be scribed to wall so there mayb be a 3/4 wide hollow behind unit. Of course I can block it off where attachemnts need to be made. As well as sides may need to be scribed thus again creating the dead space behind back.
Should I use a 3/4 back and lag bolt into studs? Should I use 1/2 back with nailer strip top and bottom? or 1/4 back?
Should I use nailer strip on top hardwood ( it will be butt jointed into sides but notched out at dividers) and false bottom that allows me to have some steel brackets made to hold it underneath (shaped like a flat L ).
Will any of these work? I suppose if uppers can be help up with nailer strip and screws, lag bolts or heavy duty long panheads screws will work well in this application?
Im aware the unti could be stronger than the wall itself, I hope this sint pushing the limits.It is quite long so I will get quite a few fastneres into wall. Hopefully almost every 16 inches.
I think walnut hardwood weighs about 3.25 lbs per bd ft. Top maybe only 62lbs. I think wine rack will weigh about the same. Theres no face frame.
Thanks