Built a Flexi-type rack?


I'm wondering about building a thread rod and butcher block type rack. Anthing other than the appropriate size nuts for for spacing the shelves? (Washers? Bushings?) Attractive treatment for top of rods? Effective treatment for footers? (Rack would sit on hardwood floor.)

Thanks!!

John
jdoris

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I used Pennsylvania slate instead of the butcher block. Rubber bushings in between the washers and stone to provide some damping. I'm currently in the process of building a new one with granite. Good luck.
Yioryos, having built two flexi racks myself I somewhat agree. Right now I'm toying with the idea of building another using granite. The next one should be a lot easier as I've learned from my mistakes. Please talk me out of it.
Jdoris, we recently had granite counter tops installed in our kitchen. The contractor threw in three pieces of granite cut and drilled as part of the deal. The counter tops went in on schedule but I'm still waiting for the shelves and wondering if he's gonna come thru. Those guys have scrap pieces of stone that can be had fairly cheap. I'm thinking less than $400 for three shelves cut, polished and drilled. Probably less if you know somebody who does that work.