Stretcher question

[Paul Ellis]

Quick question (Hopefully a simple answer!)
Can one define a stretcher between two stretchers?
I want to put a stretcher from the back top horizontal one to the front one on both sides and in the middle, but when I select both and try to define a stretcher it comes up with a message that says :-
The requested change resulted in an unworkable dimension for a Up Down stretcher. Press OK to restore previous settings. ( Only the Up Down selection is available to choose from)

Hope it is explained clearly
Thanks in advance

[Rick Palechuk]

Instead of using stretchers horizontally, use fixed shelves with insets. Then you can use stretchers between them.

[Paul Ellis]

Rick,
Thank you for your reply, but I do not understand. How much inset? Is it until what is left, is as big as I wanted the stretcher in the first place? I am actually using the stretcher to simulate a frame of square tubing that will then recieve a shelve on top of it. It is for a worktable that I must build for someone. It will also have two sides that will fold up/down to extend the table.
Thanks for any input
(I know, I know I should propably use display panels or display boards, but I thought it would be quicker to define stretchers?)

[George Davidson]

Hi Paul Will this help any I cut out the shelfs.
Here is a shelf bracket (You can resize it)
I have to go I am painting one of our apartments for May 1
I was letting the paint dry it will need a 2nd coat
Paul I hope this will help a little

[Rick Palechuk]

Sorry for taking so long to get back to you Paul. This is what I have come up with if it helps.

[Paul Ellis]

Rick and George,
Thank you both! Between you two you have practically built everything I was looking for!
Now just to build the whole thing