Racks!!!

mole'
mole' Posts: 3,160
edited October 2011 in The Clubhouse
was not sure what area to post this in. Mods can move it to the correct area.



well i have been looking for a new rack, have too much gear for the current one. i found a few nice ones on ebay.

LMK what you guys think of these........

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautiful-VTI-BLG404-Audio-Video-Frosted-Glass-Rack-NEW-/120343801760?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c050cafa0

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTI-BL503-Audio-Video-3-Shelf-Rack-Brand-New-/390059189461?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad156e4d5
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited October 2011
    To me, racks like that look more like scaffolding than furniture, and I prefer furniture.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2011
    'Mole make your own: http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=15161#unread

    custom made by you to whatever size you need.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,223
    edited October 2011
    I am building my own right now, each shelf will be spiked and have a piece of acrylic 1" thick 24" x 19" for the shelfs, it's costing me a few dollars but it will be how I want it to look. It will also match my TT shelf as well..
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I am building my own right now, each shelf will be spiked and have a piece of acrylic 1" thick 24" x 19" for the shelfs, it's costing me a few dollars but it will be how I want it to look. It will also match my TT shelf as well..

    You have significant skills and access to lots of machines. It makes me jealous sometimes :smile:.

    P.S. Are you using the brass speakers from the Group buy?
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    'Mole make your own: http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=15161#unread

    custom made by you to whatever size you need.

    some nice work there.....

    rack1.jpg


    rack2.jpg


    rack3.jpg


    rack4.jpg


    rack5.jpg


    rack6.jpg
    mole'
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I am building my own right now, each shelf will be spiked and have a piece of acrylic 1" thick 24" x 19" for the shelfs, it's costing me a few dollars but it will be how I want it to look. It will also match my TT shelf as well..

    post some pics of your progress.....


    you have some talant tho......
    mole'
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2011
    mole' wrote: »
    some nice work there.....

    rack1.jpg


    rack2.jpg


    rack3.jpg

    Yup, but the materials and skills required are something a caveman (like myself) could do. It could be a good start for you till you find that "one" rack... :wink:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Yup, but the materials and skills required are something a caveman (like myself) could do. It could be a good start for you till you find that "one" rack... :wink:

    im really liking the look of the ones in the ebay link and the last 3 i posted.....
    mole'
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited October 2011
    mole' wrote: »
    im really liking the look of the ones in the ebay link and the last 3 i posted.....

    Those are pretty sexy I must admit.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited October 2011
    mole' wrote: »
    some nice work there.....

    rack1.jpg

    This one is really nice
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Those are pretty sexy I must admit.


    im gonna try and swing by the shop. its an hours drive from me....... i really like those RACKS and im a sucker for a nice RACK!!!!!
    mole'
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2011
    mole' wrote: »
    ...well i have been looking for a new rack...
    Casual or...












































    The marrying type? ;)
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Beautiful-VTI-BLG404-Audio-Video-Frosted-Glass-Rack-NEW-/120343801760?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c050cafa0

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTI-BL503-Audio-Video-3-Shelf-Rack-Brand-New-/390059189461?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad156e4d5
    The VTI is a nice one.
    WilliamM2 wrote: »
    To me, racks like that look more like scaffolding than furniture, and I prefer furniture.
    Many of them do but you have to admit the VTI looks much better than that.
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    'Mole make your own: http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=15161#unread

    custom made by you to whatever size you need.
    Good idea, some nice ones. making your own avoid paying top dollar for Chinese crap! :evil:
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    I am building my own right now, each shelf will be spiked and have a piece of acrylic 1" thick 24" x 19" for the shelfs, it's costing me a few dollars but it will be how I want it to look. It will also match my TT shelf as well..
    Pics or it didn't happen (keep us posted, you must have a thread on this (link)?). ;)
    mole' wrote: »
    post some pics of your progress.....


    you have some talant tho......
    +1 I always enjoy reading Tools projects.
    Splif wrote: »
    This one is really nice
    Looks like the old type living room shelving kits (of the 70s if I can recall), wooden posts and shelves (nothing wrong with that).
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • Splif
    Splif Posts: 114
    edited October 2011
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Looks like the old type living room shelving kits (of the 70s if I can recall), wooden posts and shelves (nothing wrong with that).

    I'm starting a project similar to this for my equipment this week. I'm in the planning stage. Cost should be minimal and parts will be a little different. But I', hoping with a little creative thinking I can make it look half decent.
    Pn51D550
    Panasonic DMP-BDt110
    Onkyo HT-RC360
    Polk Monitor 60's L/R
    Polk CS2 C
    Polk Monitor 30's SL/SR
    BIC F12
    XBOX 360 COD:MW2 250g edition
    Logitech Harmony One
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2011
    That all looks nice! But it's too pricey for me. My HT rack was about 100, got in on clearance for 25! The other day I just picked up a five shelf storage unit from Sears for 40; to hold my vintage receivers, some Adcom amps, pre-s, etc. 250 lbs per shelf, it does the job....no it's not pretty, but it's in my home office. And boy does it save space! Oh, I put sliders under it so I can move it out to connect wires, etc., then slide it back against the wall.

    Of course, if you have the cash to burn, by all means spend it on something nice!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    cnh wrote: »
    That all looks nice! But it's too pricey for me. My HT rack was about 100, got in on clearance for 25! The other day I just picked up a five shelf storage unit from Sears for 40; to hold my vintage receivers, some Adcom amps, pre-s, etc. 250 lbs per shelf, it does the job....no it's not pretty, but it's in my home office. And boy does it save space! Oh, I put sliders under it so I can move it out to connect wires, etc., then slide it back against the wall.Of course, if you have the cash to burn, by all means spend it on something nice!

    cnh

    i hate moving the racks out to add or adjust wires and such. i dred that part....
    mole'
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