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Author:  chris1973 [ December 10th, 2017, 6:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
I have a rack I just replaced, so I'm getting rid of the old shelves.

It consists of 5 shelves made of 3/4" plywood.

3 Shelves are double layers 1-1/2" thick, and 2 shelves are single 3/4" thick.

Shelves are clearcoated and still look pretty presentable.

All you need is four 3/4" threaded rods, and several washers/nuts to complete the cabinet.

Shelf dimensions are 23" x 19" with 19" clearance between uprights W, and 15" clearance between uprights D.

I built this rack to hold some unconventionally large gear that the racks online wouldn't come close to holding.

The bottom shelf has a 3/4" recess to accomodate the nut flush with the bottom so you can install casters right under the rods.

If anyone wants them, come get em!

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Author:  chris1973 [ December 10th, 2017, 6:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
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Author:  KLH007 [ December 10th, 2017, 9:26 pm ]
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Chris, Where are you located? I'm in Glen Burnie near BWI.
Thanks,
Kemper
Author:  msg [ December 12th, 2017, 3:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
Nice rack. What're you moving on to?
I've been thinking about building one of these flexi racks for a while. Hadn't even considered using multiple boards for additional strength. For thicker shelves, most of the time I've seen them constructed using thick cutting boards.

Where'd you source the casters sturdy enough to support the heavier loads and thread onto the rods?
Were they all metal?
What size rods did you use on this?
Author:  brombo [ December 12th, 2017, 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
For casters go to -

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.a ... =3&p=51976

they also have lots of good woodworking tools. For shelves you can get Baltic Birch plywood at the Woodworkers club in Rockville.

For threaded rod go to -

https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Thread ... readed+rod
Author:  msg [ December 12th, 2017, 4:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
Good resources, thanks!
So it's worth it to spring for the stainless?
and 1/2" is thick enough to keep the stand stable?

Wondered about the name - flexi
Are these stands flexible, or are they pretty sturdy after built and cinched down?
I'd loosely considered using MDF as well, and applying a vinyl wrap.
Author:  chris1973 [ December 12th, 2017, 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
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The new one is just like you mentioned; cutting boards.

Turns out it was cheapest to buy a single butcher block countertop 98" x 25", and it yielded four 24" x21" shelves.

Rods are 3/4". I considered 5/8" which are what the ones on the internet use, but they seemed a little flimsy.

I got the casters from Parts Express a long time ago. They don't have them anymore. They are mostly metal, but the wheels are plastic. They are much more durable than any I have seen lately, and they are chrome plated so they look nice enough to use on furniture.

The casters are not threaded onto the rods. There is a little trick. It's a 3/4" deep counterbore on the bottom of the lower shelf that conceals the nut, and allows you to screw the casters flat on the bottom.

My only caution if you are thinking about trying one of these shelves, and it might just my experience, but getting the shelves installed on the threaded rods is not easy!

I thought about oversizing the holes by a 16th maybe, but I was concerned it might compromise the lateral stability of the rack.
Author:  chris1973 [ December 12th, 2017, 4:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
My casters appear to be identical to these:

http://www.leevalley.com/us/wood/page.a ... 51976&ap=1
Author:  Roscoe Primrose [ December 12th, 2017, 4:42 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
[crocodile dundee mode]That's not a rack, THIS is a rack: https://hifiheroin.blogspot.com/2012/01/nice-rack.html[/crocodile dundee mode]

Roscoe
Author:  brombo [ December 12th, 2017, 4:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Free Stereo Rack minus Threaded rods
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This is my rack. One guess who the manufacturer was. I don't know how to rotate the inline image.
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