My DIY Speaker Stand Project

saikatbiswas82

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Hi All,
First of all I would like to let you know that few days earlier I started one thread Need contact details for CNC wood cutting. I am thankful to everyone who posted/visited my thread. This thread was mostly related to some query. So for my build process I am creating a new thread so that it makes more sense.

Background
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Few days back we (me and my wife) thought that we need speaker stands simply because my tiny computer table was not able to accommodate my center channel and bookshelves. You can see the space constraint here:

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Design - Phase 1
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I initially started with this design:

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But, wife said no - as they don't look gorgeous. Then we started to find beautiful :))) speaker stands in google images and finally she selected this one:

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(image courtesy google image search and foter.com). I liked the design as well and started the design with sketchup immediately.

Design - Phase 2
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Finally, I came up with this design and it literally 'put a smile on her face' :yahoo:

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Next thing was to look for a place where I could do CNC cutting. HFV members helped me a lot to find it.

Build - Phase 1
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Build phase was basically locating the CNC workshop and provide them the design, raw meterial (17mm 8'X4' MDF boards - i purchased two of these) and of course the advance payment :))). The final sliced pieces were delivered today evening. Here are the images:

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There are total 22 slices of following dimensions:
Height: 24"
Bottom Width: 11.5"
Top Width: 7.5"

If I paste 11 slices together, the depth would be close to 7.5" - which is exactly my desired dimension.

This is the update so far. And the story continues...............
 
Build - Phase 2
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I contacted my local carpenter yesterday. He asked me to drop the slices and the laminate at his doorstep.
The finished product will be delivered in next 4-5 days

BTW, I almost forgot to post the pic of the laminate. Here it is:

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Thanks @lifewater, @hifiramr.

what is the total cost of this project I have to say excellent work

Here is the cost summary:
1. 2 pieces of 8'X4' MDF boards (Rs. 45/- per sqft) - Rs. 2880/-
2. 1 piece of 0.8mm laminate - Rs. 1000/-
3. CNC Cutting - Rs. 2700/-
4. Carpenter 3000/-
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Total (so far) - 9580/-

Will update the actual cost upon completion. :)
 
Build - Phase 5 (Procurement)
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I was a little confused about the spikes to be used. When I showed the spike images (from diyaudiocart - I intended to order it first) to my carpenter he came up with an excellent idea.

"Why don't we use plummets ('olon' in bengali) for spikes?"

I thought for a moment and decided to give it a shot. I have shared the idea with some audiophile friends in Kolkata. They found it to be exciting as well. :)

I purchased a set of 8 plummets from local hardware store. Here are the images:

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Excellent lateral (or is it vertical?) thinking to use those plumb bobs
as spikes

:)

I am glad that you liked it. In my case I purchased those @ Rs 25/- each.
You cannot go wrong with it at this price point. Atleast its a (BIG) bang for buck. :yahoo:
 
Congrats saikat,
good going... plumb bobs looks nice.
waiting for the end product. But please post step by step pictures as doing by now.:licklips:
 
Build - Phase 6 (Getting there)
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Creator with his creation.

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BTW the name of my carpenter is Amit.

Expected delivery is on Thursday, 27th. Fingers crossed. :)
 
Build - Phase 7 (The final chapter)
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Finally the wait is over! :clapping:

After burning a significant amount of oil (petrol mostly) and few kilo calories :)lol:) I received the final product. Let me present my new babies at home.

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With speaker:

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This the whole setup:

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I know, the computer table is not blending with the speaker stands. I am planning for my HT room in next 6-8 months (fingers & toes crossed). Then I will replace it with new AV furniture (that is also designed by me - will post the photos for the same once the room is complete)

Last but not the least, this is the speaker spike (plumb bobs) assembly:

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Currently, I am using 4 pieces of plywood pieces as base plate. Will purchase carrom coins this weekend to replace this stop-gap solution.

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As promised, here is the final cost summary:
1. 2 pieces of 8'X4' MDF boards (Rs. 45/- per sqft) - Rs. 2880/-
2. 1 piece of 0.8mm laminate - Rs. 1000/-
3. CNC Cutting - Rs. 2700/-
4. Carpenter (including favicol+steel screws+4 sq ft plywood) - Rs. 3000/-
5. Plumb bobs (8 pcs) + steel screw - Rs. 210/-
6. Carrom coins - price unknown
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Total (so far) - 9790/-

Special thanks to everyone for your encouragement and support without which this would not have been possible.

AND above all, thanks to my wife for selecting the design and approving budget for the same :).

You can check my album here - My HT album
 
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