How would you make this?

[Wipedout]

Want to make this to display art pieces. Where I saw it the plan was for a 10 inch by 10 inch. But I want it to be approx. 4 foot by 4 foot

How would you make it? And hang it?

I was thinking for hanging some of these from Rockler Only problem is they say wood has to be 1 1/8 thick at least to fully hide and I was really thinking 3/4 or so because I didn't want it to be too over powering

In the original plans they did the cut a slot half way thru each board (whatever you call that) and place together.

I was thinking domino each board instead. Leave horizontal long and cut vertical and domino

Thoughts? Comments?

Thanks

Robert

[DaveR1]

I'd do the halving joints as they did and use keyhole hangers.

[blackhat]

Agreed, especially with 3/4 stock.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I would do dovetails if it were me. You can do the keyhole hangers or use a keyhole router bit right in the wood. I do that on shelves all the time. May have to use some sort of anchor if studs do not line up.

[cvillewood]

I've done a knock down book shelf that's about 6'x6' with the lap type joint (cut half way through each board) and it worked well. My tip is to make a template, and don't make the cut in one pass. For instance, for a 3/4" board use a 1/2" bit and take two passes.

[Pink Floyd]

DaveR1 said:

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I'd do the halving joints as they did and use keyhole hangers.

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+1 Half-lap joints and keyhole hangers.

[jteneyck]

Half laps with dados. That keeps the open ends from curling as the humidity changes. +1 on the keyhole hangers. Simple, strong, and hidden.

John

[Wipedout]

Thanks all

[handi]

+1

Half lapping the joints is the right way to go. Much sturdier than trying to tack together a bunch of small pieces.

One way to insure tight half laps is to mill the boards just a whisker thick, cut the half laps, then use a wide belt or drum sander to sand them until they fit perfectly.

Ralph

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

You can tell that is how those were done. But that is not 3/4" material. Probably 1/2" to make it look lighter. Need to find a smaller keyhole router bit. They do make them. I use them all the time.