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My $.02.
Use metal tubing for the verticals and the all-thread, top to bottom. You could make stepped washers (like a straw hat) for the top and bottom of each tube to center the all-thread/tube and interface with the shelves. 1/2" (trade size) EMT (Electrical Metallic Tube) conduit is steel, light, strong and probably cheaper than wood and about 3/4" OD. Paint as required. Very strong assembly.
I'm not certain of the dimensions, but the unit looks pretty large in the image. I think any construction method other than one piece steel rod putting the whole stack in compression will bevenerable vulnerable. Instead of paying for long all-thread, die cut threads on the top and bottom of plain rods (1/4" probably OK).
I hope you have EMT, or the down under equivalent, available.
Nothing turns out to be as simple as it seemed when you first thought of the concept. LOL
Good luck.
Use metal tubing for the verticals and the all-thread, top to bottom. You could make stepped washers (like a straw hat) for the top and bottom of each tube to center the all-thread/tube and interface with the shelves. 1/2" (trade size) EMT (Electrical Metallic Tube) conduit is steel, light, strong and probably cheaper than wood and about 3/4" OD. Paint as required. Very strong assembly.
I'm not certain of the dimensions, but the unit looks pretty large in the image. I think any construction method other than one piece steel rod putting the whole stack in compression will be
I hope you have EMT, or the down under equivalent, available.
Nothing turns out to be as simple as it seemed when you first thought of the concept. LOL
Good luck.
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