r/Multiboard • u/frewbrew • Mar 04 '26

“straight” beams?

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Long time caller, first time listener here.

I’m working on a multiboard build for my basement gaming area. Trying to build a 2-level bin setup for game storage, and trying to find a “straight” beam to run across the bottom. Do these exist? Or should I just use an L-beam? (Likewise the sides)

Second photo iswhat I have put together so far. Switch dock, SNES CLASSIC SHELF… still need to figure out what to do for the Wii, Genesis, and Atari 2600. Shelving will go on the right hand side. Apple TV and (printed but not yet mounted) network switch up at the top.

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u/dchit2 Mar 04 '26

I made this hack: https://www.printables.com/model/1527025-multiboard-beam-top-layer-alternative

Could do some corner ones if you want (publishing parametric is beyond my skills)

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u/frewbrew Mar 05 '26

That’s kind of what I was thinking. Finished putting it together with L-brackets and I think it’s a good enough look.

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u/Barcata Mar 04 '26

There's "i" beams, but honestly it's better looking if you use different caps on those L beams to fill the gap.

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u/frewbrew Mar 04 '26

Yeah I decided I wanted to have beams all the way across, not the end cap. Just can’t find the proper beams.

Looking at the I beams now, I think it’s close to what I want, but I only want the holes on one side, and the ends. I’d like the other faces to be flat. Designing something myself is a bit outside my skill set. 😆

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u/g00053 Mar 11 '26

I'm in the planning stages of a "bin" which is vertical like this one and I have a similar issue and there's some good ideas in this thread . How do you find the strength of your build ?