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Perhaps it's a regional thing then, in my country 2x4's aren't exactly cheap if you're buying enough to build an e.g. woodworking bench, and you need a planer e
by anjc 6y ago
Perhaps it's a regional thing then, in my country 2x4's aren't exactly cheap if you're buying enough to build an e.g. woodworking bench, and you need a planer even if they're pre-planed.
I'm currently planning a studio desk right now, funny enough. I could buy one for maybe €500, but just the heavy duty shelf sliders I need will be €70 for a pair. A pre-bought one will also have a light aluminium frame, whereas mine is going to weigh a ton with steel tubing.
Like you say though, if I make one it will fit the space perfectly etc. All in all it's worth it for me even if I personally don't save money
- wegs 6y agoFunny that. I bought heavy-duty shelf sliders for $15 for a pair: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-18-in-Full-Extension-Side-Mount-Ball-Bearing-Drawer-Slide-Set-D80618E-ZP-W/302867747 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-18-in-Full-Extension-Si... They're rated for loads up to 100lbs, and they're plenty tough enough to hold up a full-sized MIDI controller. They're stiff enough too. If you're worried, though, you can double them up (two on each side). Now, you're at $30. Typically, when you double up, the load-baring capacity more than doubles. I have a planer, but I didn't use it at all in this project. Might be regional. US has a ton of land and resources, so maybe wood is cheaper here. You're pricing in Euros, and Europe is a bit more densely populated.