Very nice.
Wish I had time for building a rack like that.
Wish I had time for building a rack like that.
Built a DIY butcher block and iron pipe rack over the weekend
A lot our decor in our new finished basement is the rustic/industrial trend of wood and iron pipe. A lot of it I have built myself. I wanted a new audio rack so I was doing a lot of searching and set out to build one this past weekend. I am very happy with the result. It is a beast, weighing about 70 pounds. I used 3/4" pipe for the supports and 1.5" butcher block. It was also my first time using a hand rubbed danish oil finish, I always used some sort of poly or acrylic finish in the past. I would love any feedback. My only thing I am not sure of is the footers. I used the round steel floor plates and to avoid scratching the floor I am using a heavy felt pad on each foot. I know some type of point would be more isolating but its hard to blend isolation into decor without it looking wild and keeping the wife happy too. (oh, just don't laugh at my isolators on the preamp, they are temporary until my new ones arrive, I just noticed them in the photo).
https://imgur.com/a/EeMNwcr
https://imgur.com/a/EeMNwcr
54 responses Add your response
That looks great! Mingles, I like yours as well. I've been looking for some sturdy and open air racks but don't want to break the bank as I am going to need a few to hold all of my audio and video gear. Building my own has been a consideration but I haven't come up with any designs I like that would also be within my cost goals. Your concept has given me ideas though! |
This one is solid cast concrete and sand. The legs are ABS filled with cast concrete. The whole thing weighs about 700 lbs yet can be moved and set up relatively easily as it is modular in design, you bring each piece in and assemble on the spot. Total cost without the granite machinist plate is only about $100, and you can add that or use something like a DIY butcher block instead. The concrete is painted, could be any color you want. https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367 |
https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/6466uberwaltz: I see you also have a Monoprice Monolith XL rack. How do you like it? |