DIY Rack

I just finished my stand this week. Haven't got everything set up yet but am pleased with the way it came out. Legs are solid Purpleheart and the rest is solid Qtr Swn Sapele (to match my Hales Rev 3 speakers). Have adjustable spikes for leveling and is extremely sturdy. Was a blast to make and not too expensive.

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Brandon

Thanks Chris. It was fairly simple to make. I attached the rails to the legs by the lazy man's mortise and tenon. :-) Used the drill press and connected with 1" hardwood dowels. Very strong joint without the headache of cutting the M&T. Plus, my stock of 8/4 Sapele was limited at the time. However I did purchase some more 8/4 Qtr Swn Sapele yesterday for my next project. Going to make speaker platforms from the Sapele and then make some isolation blocks (to go between the speakers and the platform) out of some Ebony stock I have.

I'm really having fun with this 2-channel setup. It's my first so that makes it even more enjoyable.

Later,

Brandon

Thanks Dave. I have a very understanding wife that lets me "park" my tools in the garage instead of her car! :-)

An adjustible shelf design would be quite useful as your system changes. As you eluded, the problem will be in making it sturdy enough to support the weight of your components and solid enough that it won't produce vibrations. To make it that sturdy and solid out of wood could be a challenge. I'm certain it could be done though it may not be easy. for adjustability I've seen folks use threaded rods and attach wooden or MDF platforms in between. Adjusting is as simple as moving a bolt.

How many shelves are you looking to have and what materials did you invision using?

Feel free to use any design I've used and I'd be happy to give any advise/assistance though I am by no means an expert.

Brandon

Dave,

I can get the exact diminsions later if you need them but the legs are approx 2x2. the shelf supports are approx 1.5x2 and the shelf itself is approx 7/8". The shelves sit on and are attached to a 1x1 piece of sapele (that is attached to the supports between the legs). Both are attached using screws to minimize vibration. All are solid wood, the only glue-ups used were on the shelves where I had to join two boards to get the width needed. Hope this helps.

Brandon