I'm looking to build some wall cabinets for my garage "shop". Probably have two double-doored cabinets separated by some open-fronted shelves or perf board. I want to keep things flexible by using french cleats on the entire wall, so I can move the cabinets around if I want, or add another cabinet, or put clamp storage, or whatever.
I've heard some folks use 2x4s for the cleats, others use 1x4s. I suspect these cabinets will hold considerable weight, so maybe I have to use 2x4s . . . but perhaps 2 sets of 1x4s about 18 inches apart?
My main reason for hoping 1x4s would suffice is that I'd rather not have to notch the sides of the cabinets to allow for continuous cleats on the walls. Since the 1x4 is only 0.75" thick, I'd be willing to just have the cabinet standing off from the wall that much. But a 2x4, with its 1.5" standoff, would be too much, and I'd be stuck with notching.
How have others handled this? Anyone have any inexpensive alternatives to suggest?
I've heard some folks use 2x4s for the cleats, others use 1x4s. I suspect these cabinets will hold considerable weight, so maybe I have to use 2x4s . . . but perhaps 2 sets of 1x4s about 18 inches apart?
My main reason for hoping 1x4s would suffice is that I'd rather not have to notch the sides of the cabinets to allow for continuous cleats on the walls. Since the 1x4 is only 0.75" thick, I'd be willing to just have the cabinet standing off from the wall that much. But a 2x4, with its 1.5" standoff, would be too much, and I'd be stuck with notching.
How have others handled this? Anyone have any inexpensive alternatives to suggest?
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