We just moved into our new (renovated) house. The kitchen has a pantry, without shelves. I need to get something up quick, and do to moving and putting everything in my workshop, my tools are not available. So, I went to Home Depot and had them cut me up 2 4x8 sheets of 3/4" melamine into 6 74.5"x16" and 6 35"x16" shelves. Upon further reflection I am going to have them cut some more for me and put 12"x16" dividers up the middle of the long run, and 6 more to support where the short run butt's up against them. The room is
74.5"x51" with a 24" pocket door on the narrow end. I plan on nailing 1x3" around the back and sides for support. So, the question is, do you think the 37" run from the wall to the first divider is too long? Will there be enough strength here? Also, any ideas about bettering this, without a table saw, is appreciated.- posted
16 years ago