Administrator Marc Posted December 29, 2013 Administrator Share Posted December 29, 2013 As I've mentioned in a few places, we're hoping to get our plans approved and build a new listening room in early 2014.In the meantime, my system has been demoted from the lounge room to a corner of my office. At first it sucked, but I realised that after a bit of playing around it's quite manageable. Struggling to find any soft of hi-fi rack that was reasonably priced, or not glass proved a real challenge. So yesterday I put together my own version. Off to Bunnings for some supplies, I could only find 12mm ply. I laminated a couple of those together for a 24mm shelf. I got three coats of Jarrah stain/lacquer on last night and left overnight to cure. Then assembly this morning. 5/8" all-thread was used to tie it all together. I've ordered some chrome acorn nuts to finish off the top. The legs are chrome table legs, that I cut each one down to 3 pieces + a small foot.These sit over the all-thread and nut / washer on each shelf.The whole thing has ended up quite rigid and solid. Problem solved 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Who's a clever boy then. Seriously though it looks a treat Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 That looks fantastic Marc. I am not particularly gifted when it comes to building or assembling things but from reading your post I reckon me and a mate of mine who is savvy with this stuff, could put one together next weekend, or soonish. Like you I have been searching in vain for a decent and affordable rack sans glass shelves and this looks the biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted December 29, 2013 Author Administrator Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks. It was enjoyable as I am quite happy with the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted December 29, 2013 Author Administrator Share Posted December 29, 2013 Oh I should mention, at least in my case, this one scored quite highly on the WAF, which means I might be making more now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Damn fine job there Marc Simple, functional and really looks the shiz with the chrome legs ... I like it a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 It's always nice to get the WAF Cheers Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ENIGMA Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) Cool, Won't be long before you head back to Bunnings for some more ply and end up with open baffle speakers, isolation platforms and a tapped horn down to 10hz for the bass! Ahh Bunnings, a DIY audiophiles best friend. Edited December 29, 2013 by ENIGMA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted December 29, 2013 Author Administrator Share Posted December 29, 2013 Cool, Won't be long before you head back to Bunnings for some more ply and end up with open baffle speakers, isolation platforms and a tapped horn down to 10hz for the bass! Open Baffle - all speakers (and horns) are sitting in a cupboard waiting for a rainy day. Isolation Platforms - next week, maybe Tapped Horn - too many other DIY designs I have in the works that interest me more, for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted May 29, 2020 Author Administrator Share Posted May 29, 2020 This was given away for free on SNA some time back now. Recently replaced with another custom - but had to call on Dad's fabrication skills for this one. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 This one looks a bit more complicated @Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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