DIY audiophile rack

[anandkrishnantc]

MDF is supposed to be acoustically "dead". Shouldnt matter too much, but then small differences matter a lot in hifi ...
Cheers

Thanks for the info. I am planning to take MDF/or plywood with just apply 1 or 2 coats of wood primer and an enamel paint. No sanding. Edges will be covered with a plastic strip ( or lamination? dont know what to say)

 

[dichkaun]

Ok. I have good experience in searching these kind of areas. So I will take the challenge.

Do post the exact location once you conquer the challenge.

~dichkaun

 

[dichkaun]

hope this helps...

Ashok, is the back covered with the board too?
how do you manage wires then?

~dich

 

[anandkrishnantc]

@dichkaun: Sure I will do it.

@gobble: Forgot to ask an important thing. What is the thickness of your MDF? and after dividing 1Mtr into 5 sections, what is the gap between the racks you are getting?

 

[gobble]

@dichkaun: Sure I will do it.

@gobble: Forgot to ask an important thing. What is the thickness of your MDF? and after dividing 1Mtr into 5 sections, what is the gap between the racks you are getting?

I have the 5th board lying around as I forgot to buy enough nuts and washers. With the 5th board in place I expect atleast 9 inches vertical room between each rack leaving a foot from the bottom floor If I recall my estimates right. Which is more than sufficient. Currently rack is looking ugly with too much room between shelves. Actually divide 1mtr by 5 and do the math.

Why do you need to laminate the edges? Use primer, lightly sand then paint, lightly sand then paint again for best results. Only velvet roller will work with MDF. Do not try brush or sponge roller.

Cheers

 

[anandkrishnantc]

I have the 5th board lying around as I forgot to buy enough nuts and washers. With the 5th board in place I expect atleast 9 inches vertical room between each rack leaving a foot from the bottom floor If I recall my estimates right. Which is more than sufficient. Currently rack is looking ugly with too much room between shelves. Actually divide 1mtr by 5 and do the math.

Why do you need to laminate the edges? Use primer, lightly sand then paint, lightly sand then paint again for best results. Only velvet roller will work with MDF. Do not try brush or sponge roller.

Cheers

MDF size (thickness) ???

 

[gobble]

MDF size (thickness) ???

I asked for 19mm but got 16mm by accident. Go for 19mm only.

cheers

 

[hifiashok]

Hai Hifiashok,

I can see a NORGE amp & EQ, pl let us know what are those models and from which year of mfg.

N.Murali.

Norge Professional Series 2020 Mk II

Norge Stereo Graphic Equaliser EQ-10

Over 15 years old (will check and put up the exact dates if needed).

The Eq. display is to die for, one of the reasons I will never give it up.

 

[hifiashok]

Really Nice!! Is it DIY? Does it taper towards the top or is that the wide angle effect?

Cheers

DIY by Viren (Lyrita Audio).

Does not taper, but the black rods are at an angle and the shelves are of reducing depth. had u seen http://www.hifivision.com/my-audio-video-setup/1167-showcase-your-audio-video-setup-here-19.html before it was taken off. if not i'll repost.

 

[hifiashok]

Ashok, is the back covered with the board too?
how do you manage wires then?

~dich

the back is solid.

there are large holes at the back of each shelf, on both sides, for cable management. if u look closely at the pic you can see these.

 

[kaushik]

The rack building can be easily done at the steel makers shop..
Once I asked they told will be 2k for 4 shelves rack...

get the legs done and MDF fittable L-pads.

Do mdf finishing of your own ..! A little vernish is fine..
later you can do mirror finish with spray cans
check my HTPC thread:http://www.hifivision.com/home-theater-pc-htpc-media-pc/6388-mirror-finish-your-pc-case.html

Wanted to know exotic wood finishing? why not read ebook
EBook-Maniacs >>> Complete Guide To Wood Finishing

 

[anandkrishnantc]

I have the 5th board lying around as I forgot to buy enough nuts and washers. With the 5th board in place I expect atleast 9 inches vertical room between each rack leaving a foot from the bottom floor If I recall my estimates right. Which is more than sufficient. Currently rack is looking ugly with too much room between shelves. Actually divide 1mtr by 5 and do the math.

Why do you need to laminate the edges? Use primer, lightly sand then paint, lightly sand then paint again for best results. Only velvet roller will work with MDF. Do not try brush or sponge roller.

Cheers

I got SS rods, washers and nuts quite easily from SP road. But now the problem is with MDF. Local sellers are not giving in small quantity. The whole sheet (standard) coming in 8x4 feet. But I may require maximum 19 square feet.

Could you let me know from where did u get the MDF small sheets custom cut according to ur needs?
And by the way the SS rods are looking fantastic. Very strong and solid


regards,
Anand

 

[gobble]

I got SS rods, washers and nuts quite easily from SP road. But now the problem is with MDF. Local sellers are not giving in small quantity. The whole sheet (standard) coming in 8x4 feet. But I may require maximum 19 square feet.

Could you let me know from where did u get the MDF small sheets custom cut according to ur needs?
And by the way the SS rods are looking fantastic. Very strong and solid


regards,
Anand

There is a wood cutter in Thippasandra market who will cut fancy designs circular, oval, whatever. I tool 8x4 sheet from next door shop and cut it immediately. If you are coming this side, I will escort you to his shop.

Cheers

 

[anandkrishnantc]

There is a wood cutter in Thippasandra market who will cut fancy designs circular, oval, whatever. I tool 8x4 sheet from next door shop and cut it immediately. If you are coming this side, I will escort you to his shop.

Cheers

But 8x4 sheet is 32 square feet. U needed that much?
What did u do the remaining portions?

 

[gobble]

But 8x4 sheet is 32 square feet. U needed that much?
What did u do the remaining portions?

What size are you cutting the boards? I used up pretty much most of it. And the minimum size you should cut is 24"x15". I used the golden ratio.

Cheers

 

[anandkrishnantc]

What size are you cutting the boards? I used up pretty much most of it. And the minimum size you should cut is 24"x15". I used the golden ratio.

Cheers

I thought of cutting into 29"x18"

But I guess my maths gone wrong..(as usual )
u said the sheet is 32 Square feet. 8' long and 4' wide. How many 24"x15" pieces can be cut from it?
then 24x15 x5, u used almost the whole sheet? Let me know your computation.

 

[suri]

@ gobble

Hi gobble, i have been following this thread, and i need to ask-

is there an evidence based protocol for the construction of these racks for audio
equipment ?

or is it like black-magic?

 

[anandkrishnantc]

@ gobble

Hi gobble, i have been following this thread, and i need to ask-

is there an evidence based protocol for the construction of these racks for audio
equipment ?

or is it like black-magic?

Sometimes, black magic will really work..u know...

 

[suri]

Sometimes, black magic will really work..u know...

hi anandkrishnantc,

True, and i now wonder if the entire audiophile experience (this being subjective) is based on black magic!!

 

[anandkrishnantc]

hi anandkrishnantc,

True, and i now wonder if the entire audiophile experience (this being subjective) is based on black magic!!

The most important thing for me is to build something useful, in this case a furniture and get satisfied. And I do not care if the audiophile experience is not as great as expected. Currently I dont have a good rack to keep my stuff. And the shops offer cheap quality with high price. So want to do something interesting to myself. If I am in my home, I would have set up a workshop by this time. In bangalore, .......:-(
And moreover being in IT job, doing something creative with real-world stuff is thrilling....

If we just walk thru SP road once, can understand, the amazing world of metal and tools. Now want to quit the IT job to become a carpenter.....