Buliding your own Hi-Fi rack.

[DJWillis]

Hi All,

I am considering building one of these http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/flexye.html.

I built something similar a few years back however I am interested in vibration dampening and people’s ideas on what’s best as I can't find the Noise Killer product they recommend for love nor money. Would the fibre noise dampening stuff used for custom PC cases be any good or is it a whole different ball game?

It looks a doodle to build but if anybody has made one how easy was it? Hint: I am ham fisted and no craftsman.

Also, does anybody have other like for DIY projects like this?

 

[ReTrO]

Many of us here at AV Forums have built stands inspired by the TNT flexy rack/stand. I would give you more info now but I'm a bit busy getting ready for Uni.

If you run a search in the DIY forum you should find loads of posts about home made stands.

Rik

 

[DJWillis]

ReTrO, thanks.

I'll give the seach another go, I did not turn up much last time.

 

Talking of custom builds.

I have just made some custom built speaker stands for a pair of 'long-time borrowed' Dynaudio studio monitors.
MDF plinths 2x2 timber frame (x4) 2 rubber mats, 6 rubber door stops, Stainable/paintable sealer & black paint...Cunningly hidden in the base area are some 10KG plates (resting on rubber mats)

Absurdly sturdy & cost about £30.00 for the pair to make...

It's surprising what you can do after a trip to your local DIY/Carpet
retailer !...(i sound like a broken record)

Have a go at making your rack mate....

Adzman

 

[DJWillis]

Originally posted by Adzman
Have a go at making your rack mate....

Just as I plan to, Saturday = B&Q day I think .

One question though, sound/vibration damping? What would people recommend? Any type of rubber 'mat' or sheet?

 

[Bapapapa]

Dj - Flexys are a piece of proverbial mate, I built a TV one which carries my 75kg Sony & a 17kg centre speaker - and a seperate rack for my hifi/av gear..

The hardest job is actually getting hold of the threaded rods. :/

 

[DJWillis]

Originally posted by Bapapapa
The hardest job is actually getting hold of the threaded rods. :/

Thanks Baps, normal haunts out of action . Where did you find the rods in the end? Is B&Q a safe bet?

God only knows where I will get them turned for the spikes. That could be fun. Just finishing off my drawings for a slightly custom version of the design .

 

[dUnKle]

Go and have a look at the following, with both the help of Retro and Taz I built a great stand

http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32192

 

[Bapapapa]

Originally posted by DJWillis
Thanks Baps, normal haunts out of action . Where did you find the rods in the end? Is B&Q a safe bet?

God only knows where I will get them turned for the spikes. That could be fun. Just finishing off my drawings for a slightly custom version of the design .

B&Q only sell rods upto 12mm, which is actually fine for a hifi rack, but if you're gonna build a TV one then you need at least 1/2", ideally 3/4" - try Focus Do It All for those...

Turning for spikes..? Now you are getting flash..

I just used lammy floor protecting deep cups with teflon bottoms from B&Q which are supposed to be used for chairs & heavy furniture and just sat the rods in those. Bonus having the teflon bottom as the racks slide in and out for easy access..

If you need more ideas/inspiration run searches in the DIY sections over at www.hometheaterforum.com & www.hometheatertalk.com

 

[DJWillis]

I built it .

It was actualy a doodle to put together after a trip to B&Q.

The longest part by far will be getting some type of finish on the MDF.

I will post some pic's when I find the DigiCam but other then needing a drill-press to even hope to do a proper job of the holes it was much too easy .

Baps, I did not bother with spikes in the end, just used cap nuts and there quite good for glideing over the floor.

 

[Boink!]

The hardest part for me was spinning all those nuts down the threaded rods. Nightmare!

Still it looks great now.

 

[Messiah]

You'll find a range of threaded rods (including stainless) at www.allfix.co.uk

 

[James45]

can the threaded rods be cut to length or does that bugger up the thread

 

[Messiah]

Screw a nut onto the thread before cutting then asyou unscrew the nut it will clean the thread.