Raymond Fries
09-30-2017, 8:55 AM
I want to build a regulation set as a gift. The regulations say the board must be from 1/2" plywood and 2' x4'. We all know if you buy a 2' x 4' panel, it is undersized. The only way to get a panel exactly 2' x 4' would be to buy 2 4' x 8' sheets and cut each one to size.
The same concept applies to the frame. The plywood is 15/32" thick. That means that if you use standard 2x4's, the height will be 1/32" short.
Does anyone know if the regulations mean nominal sizes or actual sizes?
If actual sizes are required, I thought I could cut 2x6's to size for the frame with a rabbet to accept a 23" x 47" panel.
All of the pictures online show the plywood as the entire surface.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks
The same concept applies to the frame. The plywood is 15/32" thick. That means that if you use standard 2x4's, the height will be 1/32" short.
Does anyone know if the regulations mean nominal sizes or actual sizes?
If actual sizes are required, I thought I could cut 2x6's to size for the frame with a rabbet to accept a 23" x 47" panel.
All of the pictures online show the plywood as the entire surface.
Any thoughts on this?
Thanks