How much wood is needed for a basic installation: no side shelves, book cases, etc? Does one need a table saw?
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You will need 4 ea. 3/4 in ply...(I used Oak), 2 sheets of 1/4 in ply, in solid wood( poplar,pine, maple etc.) 3/4 x 1 1/2 in about 75 linear ft. You can do it with a good blade on circular saw with good straight edge. Kreg has one that hooks on to your saw for around $30.
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You will need two sheets of 3/4 inch plywood (4'x8' each). A table saw is not needed, but you will want to have a circular saw and a straight edge.
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For a basic installation, which is the one that I made, you need 4 sheets of 3/4" X 4' X 8' and 2 sheets of 1/4" X 4' X 8'. Table saw is not needed but pretty useful. I went to Home Depot and they cut 80% of the pieces needed, they don't cut anything under 12 inches. I had to cut the other pieces with a table saw, very useful since the cuts were really straight.
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Hi Bruce, you do need a table saw, it would be difficult without one, but it can be done. I bought 2 sheets of 1/4in. birch plywood, cabnet grade. 4 sheets of 3/4in. birch plywood. I also had to purchase solid birch which cost about $80. You will also need some birch edging. I bought 3 25ft packs, and I used most of it. I think my total expense for the kit and the wood was about $1000.
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No table saw. 3 3/4 and 1 1/4 sheets of expensive plywood and some odds and ends.
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If I remember right you need three sheets of 3/4 plywood and one sheet of 1/4 plywood. Also about 40' of 1X2 fir. The 3/4 ply should be finished like oak or birtch. A large table saw helps but you can cut all the pieces out with a skill saw. (if you are good at it)
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can use a circular saw for most of the cuts. also needed a jigsaw,drills .. I think 4 sheets of 3/4" and 2 sheets of 1/4".
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Three full sized sheets of three quarter ply is what I calculated out. There is a cut sheet in the kit too. As for if a table saw is needed, I have had home depot cut pieces for me for other projects so you can do that. A circular saw with a guide would also work. Good luck!
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The table on the saw is not particularly large, and mine didn't come with any extensions. As I anticipated moving the saw around to various jobs rather than bringing the work to the shop, I purchased a saw stand that is very stable and has extensions.
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Go here and you can get the manual. IF you have not already bought one of these do not unless you are looking at light wood working. I ended up making mine an Armorers Bench by reinforcing it with 2X8 lumber. http://servicenet.blackanddecker.com/Products/Detail?isId=true&productNumber;=WM425&selectedType;=14632#
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For the actual assembly a cordless drill/screwdriver, rubber mallet and the stepladders were enough. Levelling the ground was another story, it has to be PERFECTLY level or you cant get it put together. Youll need a string level, stakes, shovel, rake etc. they recommend building a concrete platform which is probably more than most people buying a plastic shed would do. Its actually decent quality once assembled, and you definitely need 2 people. Good luck!
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Not quite sure what you're asking, but I will answer what I think. My wife didn't want me to put book cases on the sides. We have one of those ladder shelves on one side with "stuff" on it. The other side has a small chair. It looks great in the room and she's very happy.
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Yes, it most definitely needs assembly and it takes a good 3 to 4 hours to get the whole thing setup. It might help to have two people at least when lifting the top board and placing it over the assembled parts. The finished product looks great. Only the central shelves have holes for media, the side drawers are only for storage.
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It's about 120 worth of wood and screws total cost. (basic wood )Plus plastic. I would say 54 pieces are needed in total but just buy a few extra just in case.
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The tables came with a single sheet installation plan, but if for whatever reason they don't, installation is a snap. Four included bolts and nuts (one for each pre-drilled hole on the corner). Just insert and tighten up. You can't over tighten the nuts.
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I did a table and 4 chairs, and my window sills and still have over 3/4 of it left. My answer, a lot of wood!
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yes, very easy. i did it w/ my teenage son. an extra set of hands & eyes always helps.extra advice. use treated lumber. for one set of plastic on each side i would use 6 foot long 2x4's. i say this for the following reason.i initially purchased 2 sets to make a picnic table & the direction said to get 2x4's, 8 feet long & they sagged in the middle.so to correct the issue, i ordered a 3rd set & inserted them in the center for added support.i wanted the 8 foot table/bench.
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The wood is cedar, and comes in a few parts that need to be put together. There are 2 back panels, 2 front panels, 2 side panels. Also a floor, and roof made of plastic. I suggest staining the wood before putting it together, and it will last for years.. Does not come with shelves, although you can make shelves. The sides of the shed have supports to place the shelves on.
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You will have to use your own tools: No.2 Phillips Screwdriver and Hammer; however, the bookcase should come with the Assembly instructions which contains the "Parts identification" and "Hardware identification" sections. Additionally it should come with the screws, pins, plugs, fasteners, angle brackets and safety brackets.
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There is enough space to add shelves, and there are predrilled holes that can be used. I do not know if extra shelves and the accompanying holders are available for sale, but hardware stores can supply what is needed...you just need to cut wood to match...use an existing shelf as a template.
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Its fairly easy to put together for a regular do it yourselfer.....Took me about 1 and a half hours. Be aware that some parts might be a little snug to fit easily though. I would recommend not to tighten all the shelf bolts to hard untill everyhing is put together, that way assembly may go much easier.
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Susie,If you get on Alpine websight or google instructions for the set you can view the list of wood needed. I bought all pressure treated lumber from lowes and it all fit in the back of my truck. Cost including the screws needed was about 300. Buy the giant cool wave slide on targets websight. It cause me a $100 there. Everywhere else was $299.00. All total it was around $550 to build this.
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I recommend contacting the manufacturer to see what you need to do to get an additional shelf. If that does not work then I would take one of the shelves to a woodworking business to see if you can get one cut and finished to specification.
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No bookshelf...this is just a very simple lightweight desk...some assembly required.