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I have built a layout in a room where I have to allow access to a closet, a dormer where my workbench is located, and a window for light and ventilation. I built the layout on casters so it can be moved so I can clean the window. It measures 12.5' along the window wall and 8' along both sides. The whole thing is in the shape of an "E," with the prongs of the "E" sticking out into the room. <br /> <br />I would like to put up some kind of backdrop but it needs to be attached to the layout. I bought a bunch of .060" styrene but I've found it will be "floppy" without a support frame. I had planned on affixing it to the side of my 1" x 4" layout frame. Space is so limited that I do not want to give up 2" of space for 1" x 2" support framing. <br /> <br />So the questions are: do I dump the styrene and go with 1/8" Masonite? <br /> <br />If the Masonite, can I simply screw it to the side of the 1" x 4" framing without additional support? If so, how tall can I make the backdrop without it getting too flimsy? <br /> <br />The styrene would look better and it cost quite a bit so I'd like to use it. I think I maybe a total of 12" of backdrop height would be stable enough free standing using the plastic. Four inches would be supported by the 1" x 4" layout frame and about 8" to 10" exposed as backdrop. Is that worth doing? I am in quite a quandry.
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