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post #1 of 6
11/8/09 at 7:47pm
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Hey guys,

What's the best way to connect the top riser platform to the bottom? (picture this: http://www.diy-home-theater-design.c...-platform3.jpg)

I've seen metal wood-to-wood connectors used that look like nothing more than a steel plate with holes in it but this doesn't seem like proper connection technique. Is it as simple as just throwin in some downward-angled screws between the 2 platforms or some other, better way? 

Top and bottom are built, just need to find the best way to secure them to each other.


Thanks!
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post #2 of 6
11/9/09 at 5:22am
Your link doesn't take me to a picture, just back to this thread.  I'm not 100% sure what you are describing so I'll wait until you correct the link.
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post #3 of 6
11/9/09 at 7:48am
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Not sure why that happened. Try this:

diy-home-theater-design.com/image-files/build-riser-platform3.jpg

just add the www's in front.
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post #4 of 6
11/9/09 at 8:40am
Those plates that you mention will work fine.  Liquid nails or even regular wood glue like Tightbond II would work.  Apply the adhesive, set the top on the bottom and leave it for 24 hours.  Make sure all of the wood on both parts make contact before using the wood glue.

I plan on building a riser, but I'm not going with a 2 part like you did.  A 2x12 base with notches cut out for steps would have been a better construction method.  Any time you can use a single piece of lumber instead of 2, it is much stronger.
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post #5 of 6
11/9/09 at 11:01am
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Thanks - I'll just use the plates. The wood isn't 100% even (another reason I should have gone 2x12...) so glue is out.

What length of screw do you use to drive into a 2x#? I imagine something like a .75" inch screw (I imagine those exist?)

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post #6 of 6
11/9/09 at 3:48pm
Anything that is under 1.75" (the real thickness of a 2" board).  I'd get at least 1.5", coarse thread wood screws.

If you might have some rattle or vibration between the 2 halves, then there is some flat, foam insulation I've seen at Lowes.  Put it between the two parts for cushion.
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