[colonelkernel8]

Here is a rendering of my latest DIY idea. It is an isolation rack that I designed based on various styles that I liked. All joints are mortise and tenon so it will be very strong. I don't know what kind of wood I will use for it, probably maple, but that will get expensive fast, so it will probably end up being something cheaper.

 

[colonelkernel8]

I will be starting building tomorrow.

 

[fordgtlover]

Sweet

 

[MaxAudioMax]

Dude... I made maple headphone stands...and it really is worth the money!

They are heavy as hell but really beautiful!


...oh and sonically...wow...what an improvement ...

Enjoy the building.

 

[mb3k]

What will be your method to attach the legs to the table tops?
I wish I had the skills to make something like that.
Good luck on the build.

 

[SoundGoon]

You could always use MDF, which would isolate quite well seeing as how it is (or at least is supposed to be) a non-resonating material; then just veneer it in maple. Might be a bit more labor intensive, but probably cheaper. Just some thoughts.

 

[luckypictures]

Although, being a woodworker myself, I enjoy things that are well crafted, it seems that your design goes against every tendancy of high end "audiophile" racks. No dampening, nothing to prevent vibration, or distribute heat, etc.

Have you taken any of these into consideration?

 

[colonelkernel8]

Quote:

Originally Posted by luckypictures /img/forum/go_quote.gif Although, being a woodworker myself, I enjoy things that are well crafted, it seems that your design goes against every tendancy of high end "audiophile" racks. No dampening, nothing to prevent vibration, or distribute heat, etc. Have you taken any of these into consideration?

Actually, the shelves are "floating" and will be on spikes on their four corners. There is a 1/4" gap all around the shelf (its hard to see, I know). Then the whole thing will be mounted on large, custom milled aluminum spikes (not pictured). Heat is not an issue, I only have one tube item, and it will be on top. No class D amps or anything

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[MaxAudioMax]

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonelkernel8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually, the shelves are "floating" and will be on spikes on their four corners. There is a 1/4" gap all around the shelf (its hard to see, I know). Then the whole thing will be mounted on large, custom milled aluminum spikes (not pictured). Heat is not an issue, I only have one tube item, and it will be on top. No class D amps or anything .

Well he got you there...

 

[colonelkernel8]

Just got back from the wood store, man, maple is expensive, like 5 bucks a board foot. I have $100 in wood sitting in my dorm's hallway. I will begin cutting and gluing tomorrow. I hope to have it pretty close to done by the weekend.

 

[Killercrush]

Wow colonel, can't wait to see the final result !

I predict a

guy burning

wood

haha

 

[colonelkernel8]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killercrush /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow colonel, can't wait to see the final result ! I predict a guy burning wood haha

I dont get it.

I think to top it off I am going to get a metal plate engraved with "Brady Audio" and put it on the top shelf. Then I'll sell it for a grand. Ha, just kidding about that part.

 

[skyline889]

Quote:

Originally Posted by colonelkernel8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Actually, the shelves are "floating" and will be on spikes on their four corners. There is a 1/4" gap all around the shelf (its hard to see, I know). Then the whole thing will be mounted on large, custom milled aluminum spikes (not pictured). Heat is not an issue, I only have one tube item, and it will be on top. No class D amps or anything .

Class D amps are usually smaller, more efficient, and don't produce as much heat.

Nice work though, I look forward to seeing the completed rack.

 

[colonelkernel8]

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyline889 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Class D amps are usually smaller, more efficient, and don't produce as much heat. Nice work though, I look forward to seeing the completed rack.

Yeah, not really sure what I was thinking there. Class A produces all the heat. Yeah, like Pass Labs and First Watt stuff.

 

[luckypictures]

Yah, none of that is in the rendering. Sounds good.

AND GOOD LUCK!

I'll be checking back for pics.