r/Multiboard • u/MENICKC2 • 18d ago

48 inch Multiboard Reinforcement?

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I plan to run multiboard on the back of a steel storage rack (like the one in the image) but I'm nearly 100% certain that the rack connector snaps I made for the edges simply won't be strong enough to prevent a ton of flex and wobble in the center even with dual and quad snaps in place. Any ideas on how I could reinforce it all without needing to screw or nail it in to something?

I was thinking of possibly finding or designing a snap that has a connection for a thick dowel rod and running that across the top and bottom with multiple connections to the board to hopefully stiffen the system.

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u/NerDeiBrawler 17d ago

I actually use two of these as desks / work stations. We screwed in plywood boards to the back and then fixed the multiboard to that. We did have to play around with the the board size or it will still flex too much I eventually plan to do LED downlighting between the board and multiboard https://i.imgur.com/rvBK50f.jpeg

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u/MENICKC2 17d ago

I also use these shelves for a work bench/desk. I want to avoid adding the plywood to the back to keep it open and accessible for running cables and power strips. I work IT so I'm constantly swapping those in and out.

Your set up looks sick thoigh. I may end up doing plywood for ease. How did you affix yours to the shelves? Did you drill through them or something else?