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Cabinet risers/organizers - how thick should the MDF be?

Submitted by lauren on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 19:30

I am planning to make some extremely simple "risers" for my cabinets to make use of the dead space. Basically they will be 2 sides and a top held together with screws (thanks to my new Kreg jig). However, I need to know how thick the wood/MDF should be, and how long I can make the top without it sagging. I only plan to put light things like plastic bowls on top, but I might like to put glasses up there too. Any advice?

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Tue, 08/31/2010 - 11:19

Lauren said:

I am planning to make some extremely simple "risers" for my cabinets to make use of the dead space. Basically they will be 2 sides and a top held together with screws (thanks to my new Kreg jig). However, I need to know how thick the wood/MDF should be, and how long I can make the top without it sagging. I only plan to put light things like plastic bowls on top, but I might like to put glasses up there too. Any advice?

Lauren, 1/2" stock is probably best for this.  If you go too think (3/4" stock) it will look disproprtionate and be too bulky.  Check out the sagulator online for a shelf weight limit.  Good luck with your project, would love to see your photos too!