Hi all. I'm going to attempt to make my version of the attached image for a friend and have a few questions please regarding strength.
I'm making the unit out of 18mm Birch veneered ply, joints will be domino supported butt joints ( because I have access to a domino but not a biscuit or doweller ) Each side and the 2 mid verticals will have 4 dominos per length and the shelf will just be 6 x pocket holes underneath as its only holding an amp. They want it open backed but there will be some small struts, a couple pf cm high, that run the length of the record storage sections to act as a backstop for the LP's so that may reduce any risk of racking ? Legs will be hairpin legs.
Without an apron under the unit and having an open back will there be long term issues ? I'm hoping not as you see these types of units all over the internet
but I'm hoping those with more knowledge than me can put me right ! Thanks
I'm making the unit out of 18mm Birch veneered ply, joints will be domino supported butt joints ( because I have access to a domino but not a biscuit or doweller ) Each side and the 2 mid verticals will have 4 dominos per length and the shelf will just be 6 x pocket holes underneath as its only holding an amp. They want it open backed but there will be some small struts, a couple pf cm high, that run the length of the record storage sections to act as a backstop for the LP's so that may reduce any risk of racking ? Legs will be hairpin legs.
Without an apron under the unit and having an open back will there be long term issues ? I'm hoping not as you see these types of units all over the internet
![mediaUnit.jpg mediaUnit.jpg](https://cdn.imagearchive.com/ukworkshop/data/attach/72/72320-mediaUnit.jpg)