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homeade equipment racks?? opinions?

I'm in the process of building a wall mounted shelf in the interest of saving several hundred dollars vs. the pro stuff. I've got my Linn LP12 on the classic Sound Org. stand, so the rest of my gear might go on this (very wide) wall shelf. But I've got this nagging fear that even with careful planning, my creation may wind up sounding REALLY BAD because I've got zero experience with this stuff. What wood should I use? What thickness? What type of metal should the wall brackets be made of? Should I further isolate the components by having them rest on boards supported by field point arrowheads (saw that on the "tweak" website). What homeade racks have you guys had success with? Any replies appreciated...
benthar
sean
6,229 posts
 
While not exactly the same design, you might be able to find some worthwhile tips in these two threads. Sean
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http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1001889380&read&keyw&zzthreaded=rod

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/general/messages/201048.html
centurymantra
133 posts
 
I would also recommend you take a look at the 'Ikea Lyte' rack noted in the Audiogon thread that Sean refers to. Haven't made one myself, but I have been considering it for some time now. Seems like a very nice and sensible design.
angela100
435 posts
 
You know, everytime that I thought that I could build something cheaper/better, I haven't. The material costs keep creeping up and the quality....well, I am not a manufacuturing plant and I tend to rush things a little. I was always the one who was painting the model cars before the glue dried on the parts when I was a kid :}
I have since just "bought" what I needed and it has saved me time/headaches/redo's.... but then, that's just me :)
aroc
760 posts
 
I built my own rack (TNT Flexy clone). It's nice an rigid and keeps my gear off of te floor. -That's about all I can say about it. It doesn't help the sonics on bit.
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