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I'd like to build a pedestal base for my washer and dryer because I have a bad back and want to limit how much I bend to do chores. I know the dimensions need to be 58" long and 26" deep and I'd like the 'box' to be 24" high. How do you build a box with these dimensions but is sturdy enough to hold the weight of a washer and dryer?
Hi Mignon, you could make such a box with a good 3/4" ply wood, using standard cabinet construction techniques, dadoing the support pieces under the floor into the side pieces, and using construction adhesive and screws. It could be further reinforced with angle blocks at the intersections.Use an exterior ply wood so that it can get wet without a problem...you can find BC (I believe) grade exterior plywood which will have one smooth side...then you can paint it if desired, or just sand smooth and put a clear sealer on it. If this seems too daunting, any good carpenter or cabinet maker should be able to produce this for you fairly reasonably....hope that helps- post back if need be- regards- Greg
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Greg Scholl
Expertise
Questions on Woodworking, wood finishing and refinishing of all kinds, repairing furniture and wooden objects, Architectural details, Woodturning, carving, tool usage, product usage, some chemistry as it applies to woodworking and related interests,cabinet making and furniture construction/design, etc. I have experience with all manners of colorants, finishes, paints, stains, dyes, glazes, and coatings, wood species recognition and usage,tool recommendations, blade types and recommendation,techniques and methods for many Woodworking related issues, etc.
Experience
Fine furniture restorer and cabinet maker for over 30 years,serving high end Antique dealers, Interior designers, Collectors in the CT area. Consulting for area Painting/Decorating and Building contractors on non painting issues..(staining, wood prep.,clear finishing, floor restoration and architectural detail restoration and repair, etc.) Sold, built, serviced, setup Home, Industrial, and Commercial stationary woodworking tools for a major tool retailer in CT. for three years, sold hand and power tools , provided knowledge, parts replacement, service, and on site service, Trade show Demo, and training as well.
Publications
Published in Fine Woodworking Magazine (12/97), included on Fine Woodworkings first "Best of Fine Woodworking" CD-ROM (2002) ...("27 year compilation of expert know-how")
Education/Credentials
Art School at Silvermine Guild in Norwalk, CT., 9 year apprenticeship in a European run Cabinet and Restoration shop in CT., various classes on subjects having to do with the field. Seminars from major Tool manufacturers, Skil/Bosch, Delta, Powermatic, Ritter, Porter cable, Milwaukee, Dewalt/B&Decker, Performax.
Past/Present Clients
Many varied clients including work on Martha Stewarts' Westport, CT. show house, many fine Antique dealers and private collectors in and around Fairfield County and in Woodbury, CT. (the Antiques capital of CT.), Golden Age of Trucking Museum, Wilton Historical Society.
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