I will be posting a video of how we used the circular saw, a 1 x 4, and c-clamps to cut the plywood. It’s a bit difficult to explain in text. But we lent out our camera so it will be a few weeks before I can put that video together.
We started out with one 4’ x 8’ sheet of plywood that was 1/2” thick. Here’s the drawing of pieces we needed.
The 2 pieces of plywood that are going to be the top and bottom sides of the dehydrator need to have a hole cut in them for the ventilation. Here’s the drawing.
Next is to cut all the 1 x 2’s to reinforce the plywood box and to hold the food trays. Here’s are the drawings and some images of the boards cut and placed in their proper spots.
Now to put it all together!!! We used wood glue on all the seems and 1-1/4” brads. I’m so glad we have a friend that owns a brad gun!!! It made it so much easier. In this next video, you’ll see me adjust one of the boards by cutting it with a hand saw. This is because the board was a little too long.
This is brilliant, thank you very much for sharing
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Anonymous- Thank you! I am glad you liked it, we sure had fun with it!
ReplyDeleteHi again. Finished the lid, and only now have time to make the box. Was looking again at the video, and ended up wondering why you have the two 1x2s running along the lid-side edges of the vent sides of the box opening. I get the reasoning for all the corner ones (to reinforce all the seams of the box), but not sure the purpose of those two lengths... Maybe to reinforce the ply since the vents are cut out of these sides?
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Laura - The two 1x2's aren't exactly necessary. We were worried with prolonged use that the plywood would start to bow out and make the lid not fit properly. You are right, they are just there to reinforce the plywood.
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