Hi Audphile1
I have a home made Archetype 5.Having said that don't jumb into conclusion that because mine is a home-made version of
the original is in any way inferior e.t.c.
Actually it is superior in it's construction quality and IMO looks very close to original if not identical.Size is exact by the way.It is easy to build it yourself since you already willing to assemble a factory one.
Home depot sells oak veneered plywood in three quarters thickeness.They can cut it preciselly into pieces for a minimal charge too.You can then edge veneer it with pre-glued veneer band that you van apply with a home iron.
Drill a 3/4 hole on it's corner of the shelves.Buy 4 pieces of 5/8 threaded rod ,spray paint them black.Order the end caps and footers from Audio Advisor for 20$ and once you varnish and put it together ,it looks like the factory ones.
Problem is the "thing" is UNSTABLE and even though I build mine very carefully it still has a tendency to twist.
So my advice is to look for something more solid in a higher price.Billy bags are great products and I happen to own an amp stand from them.
Best of luck
George
PS.In my version of Salamander I used solid six feet rods,in the factory version they use two 3 feet rods connected together with a coupler.Guess wich one is more solid? Mine obviously.Now they do that so they can "ship" them out easier.!!!!!
I have a home made Archetype 5.Having said that don't jumb into conclusion that because mine is a home-made version of
the original is in any way inferior e.t.c.
Actually it is superior in it's construction quality and IMO looks very close to original if not identical.Size is exact by the way.It is easy to build it yourself since you already willing to assemble a factory one.
Home depot sells oak veneered plywood in three quarters thickeness.They can cut it preciselly into pieces for a minimal charge too.You can then edge veneer it with pre-glued veneer band that you van apply with a home iron.
Drill a 3/4 hole on it's corner of the shelves.Buy 4 pieces of 5/8 threaded rod ,spray paint them black.Order the end caps and footers from Audio Advisor for 20$ and once you varnish and put it together ,it looks like the factory ones.
Problem is the "thing" is UNSTABLE and even though I build mine very carefully it still has a tendency to twist.
So my advice is to look for something more solid in a higher price.Billy bags are great products and I happen to own an amp stand from them.
Best of luck
George
PS.In my version of Salamander I used solid six feet rods,in the factory version they use two 3 feet rods connected together with a coupler.Guess wich one is more solid? Mine obviously.Now they do that so they can "ship" them out easier.!!!!!