Partition construction

[rayj]

I want to build a partition for a space 24 x 14 x 9. I have done a trial partition using 1/4" plywood but it is too flimsy (see attachment). The parts fit well just not stable. What am I missing as to a more stable partition?

[Ed in Tampa]

If it were me I would simply nail some cleats on to the existing shelves to hold the dividers in position. I would put two, one under each end of the horizontal board and four more, two each on the either side of both vertical boards. I imagine simple 1x1 cut the length of the shelf depth would work perfectly.
Using cleats would allow the dividers to be easily removed should you decide you want to.

[dusty]

I want to build a partition for a space 24 x 14 x 9. I have done a trial partition using 1/4" plywood but it is too flimsy (see attachment). The parts fit well just not stable. What am I missing as to a more stable partition?

Did you glue the veticals to the center horizontal?

If you don't want to permanently join the verticals to the horizontals, maybe this would work.

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Placing a support piece in each corner.

This would stabilize the shelves while allowing them to be removable; leaving no trace of having been there on the original shelf.

[robinson46176]

I'm sitting here laughing as I had first read your message in my mind as feet, not inches. Imagine my surprise when I opened the picture.
After I saw the picture a solution jumped to my mind but Dusty has already posted it. It looks like a good solution to me. Just cut one or two long pieces and chop up enough for all of the corners. It should become sturdy and still be a lift out divider.
Good luck.


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[JPG]

What is missing is a tight joint(notches?).

That is difficult with thin materials.

The cleats are the only practical option IMHO.

They do not need to be large(although bigger is gooder!).

I think one on both sides of the vertical partitions that are glued to the underside of the horizontal partition will make it rigid enough to support the shoes. 3/4" cove molding oughta work.

Ya similar to Dusty. He posted while I was 'composing'.

Farmer my initial reaction to the title was 'wall partitions also'.

[rayj]

Dusty, very good idea I'll give it a try and hope for the best.

[rayj]

JPG,

Right about that thin material and I have given some thought to 3/8 inch as well. Meantime I'm going to try the reinforcement that has been suggested and see how that works. Thanks for your input.

[forrestb]

Since you have 'flimsy' material you might put a cleat under each end of the horiz piece - out where they meet the sides. That way any material on the 'shelf' won't bend down the shelf at the ends. If installing a 'permanent' cleat to your bookcase wall is not a good idea, then hope for the best or put the heavy stuff in the middle 'shelf.':)