explorer2203 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I' not near a calculator right now - super rough comparison to MDF? Double? Triple? More? Just consider the outer box.Very good question. Will have a look. Think the duntech sovereign was 130kgs using 23mm hdf. This is a much bigger box so suspect the way I am making them to be about double. Will take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_F Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 8 hours ago, Leinster Lad said: You wouldn't have a couple of spare frames by any chance ? I think I do Dave. I'm currently in the midst of reno's so it could be difficult to locate them at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leinster Lad Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, Peter_F said: I think I do Dave. I'm currently in the midst of reno's so it could be difficult to locate them at the moment. No hurry Pete, I'm pretty busy myself! Would be handy for a little sideline project on a lazy weekend though. Let me know if you find a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
als Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Got this made. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 5 hours ago, als said: Got this made. There's something alluring about a nice Stackintosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 (edited) Merry Christmas everyone! Just finished assembling the stand, it's finally done. Well now that was an experience, 60 coats Epifanes Gloss Spar varnish on top sides, sanded w/400 between each coat to get them totally smooth. Then 3 coats of Minwax Helmsman Gloss Oil-based Spar Urethane Varnish sanded with 800 between coats. Last coat was sprayed. Here's a picture of it sitting in front of stereo. Will take more once everything is in place. Edited December 25, 2018 by FrostEOne identify first varnish 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Nice mate! I assume you mean 6 coats? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, Ugly said: Nice mate! I assume you mean 6 coats? 60 coats is correct, one thin coat every day for 2 months, a lot of it got sanded back off. I was after a glass smooth mirror like finish. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Wow! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 In total I used 4 liters of varnish, but a lot of it was sanded back off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 1 hour ago, FrostEOne said: 60 coats is correct, one thin coat every day for 2 months, a lot of it got sanded back off. I was after a glass smooth mirror like finish. fantastic result by the look of it, I wouldn't have that much patience 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 34 minutes ago, peterpan said: fantastic result by the look of it, I wouldn't have that much patience Thanks for the compliment, I had a pretty good idea what it was going to take to achieve the mirror finish, but never dreamed 60 coats would be required. Quite happy with the results though, makes it all worth the time spent. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostEOne Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Here it is loaded with gear, almost a shame to cover some of that beautiful grain. Drawer at bottom left is a prototype. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyev Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) I’ve just replaced my old vertical Lovan style hi fi rack with a Norstone AV rack picked up on gumtree. I didn’t expect the norstone to be as good sonically but it’s much lower and less intrusive and suits my room better. It also clears the space between speakers which I hope will help the sound stage. The frame is good so the plan was to replace the glass shelves with timber. Actually the glass isn’t quite the sonic catastrophe I expected. Isolating the cdp with sorbothane hemispheres softened the brittle top end, but i was surprised to find the large improvement I got by isolating the pre amp ( Elektra pre, valves). I still plan to replace the glass but what with? Bamboo laminate seems the most inert but I found some 18mm timber panels at Bunnings which are cheap and need very little cutting. Or Is some kind of acrylic material any good? So, comrades, what materials do you love, hate, recommend or advise against. Edited January 12, 2019 by buddyev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochawe Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 My vote is for bamboo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 On 13/01/2019 at 9:29 AM, buddyev said: I’ve just replaced my old vertical Lovan style hi fi rack with a Norstone AV rack picked up on gumtree. I didn’t expect the norstone to be as good sonically but it’s much lower and less intrusive and suits my room better. It also clears the space between speakers which I hope will help the sound stage. The frame is good so the plan was to replace the glass shelves with timber. Actually the glass isn’t quite the sonic catastrophe I expected. Isolating the cdp with sorbothane hemispheres softened the brittle top end, but i was surprised to find the large improvement I got by isolating the pre amp ( Elektra pre, valves). I still plan to replace the glass but what with? Bamboo laminate seems the most inert but I found some 18mm timber panels at Bunnings which are cheap and need very little cutting. Or Is some kind of acrylic material any good? So, comrades, what materials do you love, hate, recommend or advise against. I'm against glass, from experience and have a strong preference for Bamboo, some anti vibration rubber between bamboo and frame would be recommended in my view.The anti vibration rubber comes in variants for different uses, apart from the larger/thicker blocks people post here (I use these too), they also have rolls of similar but thinner if that is more appropriate. Looks nice BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddyev Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Muon N' said: I'm against glass, from experience and have a strong preference for Bamboo, some anti vibration rubber between bamboo and frame would be recommended in my view.The anti vibration rubber comes in variants for different uses, apart from the larger/thicker blocks people post here (I use these too), they also have rolls of similar but thinner if that is more appropriate. Looks nice BTW Yes, I think glass is really not much good for h fi. I’m looking for some bamboo laminate panels. Good quality ply is also an option but getying a nice clean edge is not so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochawe Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 I agree with Muon N' – in my experience Bamboo seems to act as an effective seismic 'sink' so is best mechanically isolated from what is supporting it. I use a mixture of springs and polymers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Muon N' Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 34 minutes ago, buddyev said: Yes, I think glass is really not much good for h fi. I’m looking for some bamboo laminate panels. Good quality ply is also an option but getying a nice clean edge is not so easy. Bunnings sell bamboo bench top material in different thicknesses I think, definitely a better choice in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochawe Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Yes Bunnings Bamboo panels (cut to size at no extra charge on site) are much better than any kind of plywood and I have compared it to birch core marine ply as well as AAA core voidless 29mm custom pressed marine plywood. So not only cheaper, but in my opinion, better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPk402 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 How thick is the bamboo in the picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochawe Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 25mm 2200mm x 600 mm x 25mm = $99 from Bunnings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochawe Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Sorry ellisr63 I just noticed you are in Mexico : ) Long way to a Bunnings store I expect!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPk402 Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, Aperalim said: Sorry ellisr63 I just noticed you are in Mexico : ) Long way to a Bunnings store I expect!! Thanks, I was just curious as it looked real thick. I think I might have found a supplier of bamboo plywood in Mexico City. I only need about 4 sheets to make 3 Klipsch Belle bass bins. Is the one you have the carbonized or is that the natural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochawe Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 It is natural I assume? I am not sure what you mean by carbonised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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