If I were to make these out of wood for an entertainment center (Legs would be 12" tall, 18" wide), would they be strong enough without a stretcher running between them?

EDIT:

To add some context…

https://imgur.com/GAOXvQW

Here is a picture of the entertainment center, hairpin legs as a temporary placeholder.

  • Golfnbrew@lemmy.world
    2·
    1 year ago

    Wood species and joinery would be critical. A through tenon and an oak might be enough. Middle would likely be a bit “soft” , support would be coming from the three ends.

    • DontHurtMe23@lemm.eeOP
      1·
      1 year ago

      I can be flexible with the wood species for the legs, as the intent would be to dye them black. Can also use any type of joinery with the exception of a domino. The entertainment center itself is 3/4" walnut plywood, I’ll post a picture of it when I get home later tonight. Thanks for your input!