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Re: How should I hang this giant mosaic?
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lugnet.build.mosaic
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Fri, 16 Apr 2004 20:19:04 GMT
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Yes, 4 x 8 is the standard size for sheets of plywood. One alternative is to
get (2) 4x8 sheets, and have them cut down to (2) 3x8 sheets. That would put
only one seam...oh, wait..puts the seam in the wrong direction... ok, change
that...get (2) sheets, have them cut down to (2) 4x6 sheets (just 2 feet off the
long end of the board). That would put the seam vertically along the height.
Bracing the back with some 1x4 or 2x4's should do it. Also, for mounting, Check
out Adrian and Eric Harshbargers technique--from what I understand, it works
very well, and does little damage to pieces.
Scott Lyttle
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| (...) Building an 8x6 panel would take a very simple amount of carpentry skills. 2 pieces of plywood and a border around it made from 1x2's or 1x4's would probably be nice and stable. A little cross bracing in the back for reinforcement and you're (...) (20 years ago, 16-Apr-04, to lugnet.build.mosaic)
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