Building an enclosure

[anelk002]

I am building a 6x3x3 enclosure. The top foot is going to be removable so that I can fit the enclosure through my doors. I am looking into the framing process and was wondering what would be the best to use for it. I am looking at using 2x4s but was wondering if 2x2 would work since it probably cut a good amount of the weight down. I plan on using 1/2" plywood and glass sliding doors for the front. Has anyone used 2x2's or what are some recommendations.

 

[james.w]

2*2 will work fine.

 

[Apophis]

My only concern with 2x2's is when I got some for making my enclosure doors almost all of them were warped, it would cut down on the weight but the 2x4's are much sturdier.

 

[james.w]

That is true, they are warped. I just looked through them and got the straightest ones.

 

[LizardzRock]

Yea 2x2s are weaker and warped a lot of the time when bought. What I do is buy 2x4's and then "ripp" them down the middle at 1 3/4" (cut long ways) with a skil saw or table saw. The end result is the same, but a lot hardier 2x2 then if bought as one.