My DIY rack is finally done!

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TomS

Re: My DIY rack is finally done!
« Reply #20 on: 29 Sep 2008, 09:43 pm »
Beautiful looking rack you put together!  I drive by the 80/20 facility every day on my way to work and never thought of making an audio rack.  Another very creative use of those things.  Great job!

toobluvr

Re: My DIY rack is finally done!
« Reply #21 on: 29 Sep 2008, 10:37 pm »
Beautiful looking rack you put together!  I drive by the 80/20 facility every day on my way to work and never thought of making an audio rack.  Another very creative use of those things.  Great job!


Thanks Tom!

Off the top of my head, Steve Blinn and Adona also use the 80-20 stuff in their racks.

Do a quick search on Audiogon to find their offerings.

Best,
John

Double Ugly

Re: My DIY rack is finally done!
« Reply #22 on: 29 Sep 2008, 11:19 pm »
UPDATE

Well, it's finally done....I think!   :thumb:

Nicely done, John.  You've created a very capable rack without losing focus on the aesthetic value, a tough balancing act!

I like the changes/updates, and I hope you remain pleased with the results.

whubbard

Re: My DIY rack is finally done!
« Reply #23 on: 30 Sep 2008, 01:05 am »
I too am very impressed at how they look. My flexy rack is rock solid and impossible to move, but it isn't very pretty at all. I also had to place tenis balls at the bottom as to not scratch the hardwood floor.

So kudos on how nice that looks!

-West

Frisco

Re: My DIY rack is finally done!
« Reply #24 on: 1 Oct 2008, 03:11 pm »
Hi John,

Wow.....your updated rack looks very nice  :drool: Nice work

kyrill

Re: My DIY rack is finally done!
« Reply #25 on: 1 Oct 2008, 04:10 pm »
yes

must have been fun in making it too, i assume

nice work

toobluvr

Re: My DIY rack is finally done!
« Reply #26 on: 9 Oct 2008, 03:05 pm »
Addendum:

In my materials cost list, I forgot to mention that I did not pay for the 80-20 extruded aluminum sections that I used for uprights.  They are leftover pieces from a project my brother did. 

Figure about 50 cents per inch.  At 36 inches mine would cost $18 each, or another $72 + shipping for the posts.  This would bring total materials cost to about $325.