Administrator Marc Posted July 29, 2018 Administrator Share Posted July 29, 2018 Here's the Flex rack I made back in 2013. An era when I had a lot more time on my hands! I ended up giving this one away when I moved to Solid Tech Hybrid to cope with my ever changing line-up. Solidsteel has won me over now though as a realistically priced solution that is modular and comes in many configurations without breaking the bank. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCvinyl Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Looks neat, did you use full length threaded rod through polished tube or is it polished solid bar with short threads screwing them together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assisi Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 This link has many examples of audio racks that would be ideal inspirations for DIY. From the simple to the more complex. https://www.pinterest.com.au/search/pins/?rs=ac&len=2&q=audio racks diy&eq=audio racks&etslf=31052&term_meta[]=audio|autocomplete|undefined&term_meta[]=racks|autocomplete|undefined&term_meta[]=diy|autocomplete|undefined John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 browsing through DIY jobs on pinterest always leaves a bad aftertaste knowing for us to do the same job we need to spend way more in most cases....if it was possible in the first place! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assisi Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, Happy said: browsing through DIY jobs on pinterest always leaves a bad aftertaste knowing for us to do the same job we need to spend way more in most cases....if it was possible in the first place! Some are easy. Others definitely require skill which some people have. They are good for inspiration and in most instances doable. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofeline Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 This is the Dome/acorn nut that puts a more aesthetic finish to the Flex rack threaded rod rack. They are available to about M24 size. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad24 Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 (edited) Knocked this up this morning, pretty happy with it. Ikea have the bamboo shelves, stainless threaded rod with some rubber washers from the bolt shop Spikes from ebay. I've ordered stainless dome nuts for the top shelf so it doesn't look so industrial Squash balls cut in half isolate the pre from the shelf Cost me around $200 Edited August 12, 2018 by Brad24 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Building a new stereo stand, I've finally settled on a design, this is drawing version 9. All fasteners will be hidden, see detail in upper right corner of drawing. Verticals are turned red oak that will have a thin sleeve of 304 stainless steel tubing over the wood for accent. Fasteners are 3/8" bolts for top and 3/8" threaded rod with nuts for lower section due to length needed. Shelves are constructed of 2 layers of ¾" quarter sawed red oak plywood laminated together with glue and small finish nails from bottom side, edges are faced with 3/8" solid red oak. Stain tests are next on list, going to mix walnut and golden oak stain colors in differing proportions until I get proper color. Finish will be Epifanies CV1000 clear varnish. More to come as this project progresses, critique and comments welcomed! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antipodean Brad Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 An intriguing design. I am definitley looking forward to the finished product. Thanks for posting. And welcome to Stereonet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 4 minutes ago, Antipodean Brad said: An intriguing design. I am definitley looking forward to the finished product. Thanks for posting. And welcome to Stereonet. Thank you for the welcome and nice comment on my design. Regards, Mark B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Stain Tests - I think I like the second from right, Special Walnut over Golden Oak best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob181 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 6 hours ago, FrostEOne said: Stain Tests - I think I like the second from right, Special Walnut over Golden Oak best Yep...me to...I prefer a lighter stain... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) 22 hours ago, Rob181 said: Yep...me to...I prefer a lighter stain... I think the golden oak first adds some real character and depth to the final look after the special walnut which isn't there without it Like your sig, I feel the same way! Edited August 19, 2018 by FrostEOne duplicate text 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob181 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 (edited) Please post the build progress... Looking forward to watching it come together... Edited August 18, 2018 by Rob181 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Rob181 said: Please post the build progress... Looking forward to watching it come together... Will do a few pics as finish develops, a feature of this design is pieces can all be finished before final assembly. Kind of like a home built flat pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter the Greek Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I made this coffee table maybe 6 years ago. Sold it an another SNA member who used it as a stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicmc Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) Drilling and tapping the heavy all thread allows for a neat flush top shelf with countersunk bolt heads. Edited August 20, 2018 by musicmc 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, musicmc said: Drilling and tapping the heavy all thread allows for a neat flush top shelf with countersunk bolt heads. I like this, I'm partial to allen bolts, your use of countersunk allens really cleans up the top surface. Effects like this is why I chose to use thread inserts and totally hide the top attachments and sleeve the verticals with thin wall stainless steel tubing. Also counter bored for fasteners at bottom to hide them as well, all fasteners will be hidden. (see my plans above) Edited August 20, 2018 by FrostEOne 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Stain sample two, any preferences? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzman53 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I built this red oak rack about 10 years ago: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob181 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, jazzman53 said: I built this red oak rack about 10 years ago Beautiful work...wish I had that skillset... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawl99 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Rob181 said: Beautiful work...wish I had that skillset... Whaddaya talkin about. I've seen you working with your hands...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob181 Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 26 minutes ago, rawl99 said: Whaddaya talkin about. I've seen you working with your hands...... Only as a TA to one much more knowledgeable & skilful then I will ever be... Now...I wonder...who could that be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Weather here improved, so I have spent a lot of time outside doing house and lawn maintenance. I say working on a home is never finished, if you stop the home deteriorates. Here's the 4 shelves with first coat of stain, not the best pics but you get an approximate color. Drilling and adding fasteners next, then a second coat of stain will follow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 All holes drilled, under side counter bores that hide fasteners done, thread inserts installed, bottom sides have second coat of stain. Will flip all pieces and put second coat of stain on top sides tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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