They Want A 26" X 36" Cake.... Help!!
Decorating By mamaof3 Updated 7 Mar 2007 , 4:16pm by selahmycat
I would definately use a wood product (plywood and particle board are much lighter than MDF) for something that large. It will be heavy but a cake that big is going to weigh so much and you will have invested so much time into it that in my opinion better safe than sorry!
I would coaunt on renting/ borrowing a larger vehicle than a car... I waould hate trying to get something THAT big into a car...
Good luck!
Oh, anyway you could decorate it there? That would solve the problem of transportation.
I would definetely use a wooden board for the cake you are making.
My husband made me a wood board that holds a 15x22 sheet cake. Since a cake this size is very heavy, he added some "bumps" to the bottom of the board so we can get our fingers underneath when we lift it.
I've been to Home Depot twice here, and asked if they could cut something to size for me. Their answer was no.
Wonder what's up with that?
-M-
That's the whoe point of Home Depot...what do they mean they won't cut it? Here in CA, when you purchase lumber, they give you 1 or 2 free cuts and then charge for more...... talk to the manager - something is very wrong if they won't cut it. ( Providing we are talking about wood....)
I've been to Home Depot twice here, and asked if they could cut something to size for me. Their answer was no.
Wonder what's up with that?
-M-
That's the whoe point of Home Depot...what do they mean they won't cut it? Here in CA, when you purchase lumber, they give you 1 or 2 free cuts and then charge for more...... talk to the manager - something is very wrong if they won't cut it. ( Providing we are talking about wood....)
I will definitely do that, CAKEDIVA. I've done soooo many cakes/wedding cakes that it would have just really saved me some frustration, too.
I always just end up calling my "wood guy." He cuts circles/squares or whatever I need. I just hate to bother him so often! 
Next time I'm in HD, I'll ask a wood dude down there what's up with that!
-M-
I have a big van so I'm not worried about delivery. My dh is going to be helping too. I did let them know that there would be a slight difference in price because of the need for a special board. I'm hoping it will be $10 or less. Thanks for all your input!
My concern is getting it thru a door. Most doors are only 36" wide, so take into account extra width for the board underneath and you got yourself a problem! 
That would stink to work that hard and it not even fit out the door of your house, or fit into your car!
My concern is getting it thru a door. Most doors are only 36" wide, so take into account extra width for the board underneath and you got yourself a problem!
That would stink to work that hard and it not even fit out the door of your house, or fit into your car!
Just move it out and in the long way (the 26" side) it'd be a long fit, but it'd work. Even with a board underneath, it'd only be around 28 wide.
The CAR might be where that problem would arise. Measure first! 
-M-
I went to Home Depot, and they cut my board. I covered it with white contact paper. I then set the cake in the box on top it (with the rubber gripper thingy), and when I deliver it, I set it where they want it, and pull my board out. Then I can take it with me. I agree with putting strips on the bottom to make it easier to pick up. I am waiting for my DH to put those on for me!
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