Base dimensions for 84" media/record player console

Definitely support in the middle.

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“Record player”- Really? And my kids tease me about using old terminology- sure you don’t mean “gramophone”? Seriously, it looks like a nice project, and agree with Robert that you should have support in the middle of the base- those LP’s (or are they 78’s?) are heavy. Good luck!

Legs in the middle aren’t necessary if your support rails are ample. A couple of 2 1/2” 5/4 strips probably aren’t going to cut it.

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Yes, I’d prefer to not incorporate a middle leg if I can get around it.

Do you mean support rails as illustrated in this quick and dirty sketch? I have 6/4 as well that I can put to use.

Legs in the middle aren t necessary if your support rails are ample. A couple of 2 1/2” 5/4 strips probably aren t going to cut it.

- Rich

Hey, it ain’t going in my house. I’m just the builder! :)

“Record player”- Really? And my kids tease me about using old terminology- sure you don t mean “gramophone”? Seriously, it looks like a nice project, and agree with Robert that you should have support in the middle of the base- those LP s (or are they 78 s?) are heavy. Good luck!

- JohnDon

Thanks for the reply. In the form of support rails (like in the sketch I replied to Rich) or additional legs?

Definitely support in the middle.

- Robert

Yes, I d prefer to not incorporate a middle leg if I can get around it.

Do you mean support rails as illustrated in this quick and dirty sketch? I have 6/4 as well that I can put to use.

- tcaz

To be perfectly honest, I can’t tell you what will support the load. I don’t know what the load will be for starters.

The bottom line is, if you don’t want legs in the center, you’ll need to support it some other way.

-- Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don’t know which half! — Bob Flexner