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<p>Trekkie,</p><p>If I read your post correctly you do not have legs on your frame yet so this is not a leg length issue.</p><p>Assuming that you have checked your floor for being flat (level is not necessary but flat is) my guess would be that the plywood is warped. This is quite common for typical, standard grade plywood. If the plywood you bought was graded C-D or exterior then it is almost guarenteed to be warped. </p><p>Warp is not an issue in building construction since the plywood would be nailed with large nails to heavy framing members and the house framing would pull the warp out of the plywood.</p><p>In the lighter weight construction that we do for layouts obviously the warped plywood has more strength than the 1x4 frame and the frame bows.</p><p>Personally I think that 3/4" plywood is real overkill in most layout situations. If do want to go with a heavier plywood then you need to go with a higher quality cabinet grade plywood that is designed not to warp.</p><p>Good Luck,<br />-John</p>
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