kennythekey

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Just One Shelf...
Check this link for a possible electronics solution:http://www.stereophile.com/integratedamps/306outlaw/ 
Turnable Rack Vibration
Hi Hdm!Hdm -> "Kenny: When you say the Target Pro shelf "flexed under the load" are you saying that the rack itself flexed or the shelf material (MDF shelf)."Yes, the shelf itself flexed and I was within the maximum weight load. It's possible t... 
Turnable Rack Vibration
I went with a Target wall shelf for the same reasons but found that my sound was no longer lively. I also found that the new Target Pro shelf that I bought would actually flex under load. I wrote Target but no response.Your answer may be a Finite ... 
Audio Rack Construction
Thanks, I just rubbed the oil in with a cloth. I'm in Colorado where it's pretty dry, so I better look into the steel wool.The worst part of this project, is cleaning the brass rods that I got from McMasters. I spent about twenty five minutes last... 
Audio Rack Construction
Thanks, John.I already went at it with the Walnur Oil, and it looks nice. The instructions aren't clear, so I suppose I'll give it a few coats and plenty of time to dry. I found a penetrating oil stain in Cherry but it used urethane as a hardening... 
Audio Rack Construction
Hi All!Jdoris had suggested using Walnut Oil and I like the idea and have it. I also checked out some of your rack pictures and saw that many of you have a redish tint to your wood.Have you accomplished this using Maple, or are you using Cherry in... 
Audio Rack Construction
Thanks guys.I got it done and it's perfect...whew!!! I mean perfect in my mind, you know?I got lucky. Home Depot had pre-cut acrylic exactly the size of my shelves (24 X 18"). I made a template to fit over the shelves and marked/drilled small hole... 
Audio Rack Construction
Thanks for the info Magfan.I'm am debating over the tubes at least for now. I will be expanding my rack pretty soon and I would not want to disassemble/re-assemble. I'm also adding new components and don't know the height yet. This means that the ... 
Audio Rack Construction
I'm ready to drill my shelf holes but have a question. What's a good way to support the heavy maple shelf on the drill press for the corner holes? Right now, my drill press is only set up with the standard (small) metal work base. 
Audio Rack Construction
Thanks John, from the paper that Theaudiotweak provided the link to, it appears that you should steer clear of plastic based solutions. 
Audio Rack Construction
Thanks George.Yes, I've got everything but the tubes and they'll be here soon. I'm going to have a machinest cut them because they need to be precise and I don't have a band saw or lathe.Everything is brass and maple but the tubes are anodized alu... 
Audio Rack Construction
I thought there would be no leaf unturned when it comes to this hobby. Good info. Thanks. 
Audio Rack Construction
Finish question. Regarding maple shelves, does it make any difference for finish...oil, laquer, stain, etc.? For preservation and sound? I just plan to use a mineral oil. 
Audio Rack Construction
Thanks John,I've already purchased the maple shelves and hardware thanks to the help from everyone.The 24" X 18" 1.75+" shelves were $69 each and ony $1 to ship all due to holiday pricing from Overstock.com. I am very pleased with the fit and fini... 
Audio Rack Construction
I'm back from vacation and had time to contemplate all of your good information.I've decided to abandon my wall mount ideas for my Table, and place it on the new rack. My Target wall shelf was a failure, so why shell out big bucks for a Finite wal...