New Rack

machone
machone Posts: 1,510
in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I finally got around to a new rack. I built the old wooden back in 85.
I bought a VTI BLG503 with an extra shelf. After a temporary setup I was concerned the glass shelving ringing. I knew this might be an issue but I love the way the black glass looks. So I bought some 3/4" thick mdf and made shelving to go under the glass. I sealed the edges, sanded and sanded and painted them black using oil based paint. Now the shelves are dead with no ringing. I also filled the legs with sand and applied green Loctite any loose caps. I added strips of Dynamat to the steel shelf supports.
The results are outstanding both in looks and acoustically!

In addition I bought a new 65" Sony for the family and moved the 60" to the cave.
Check it out!

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,554
    You know you're in deep when You are Dynamatting shelving. ;) That room looks awesome. I wish i could get my ears in there.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    Sweet looking ....really nice, congrats.
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,119
    Maaan, that turned out nice! Looks stout.

    I was considering something similar with MDF.
    Can you detail the coating process a bit? Interested to know what you did to seal the edges, and the general process.

    Nice job matching the cutouts, too. What did you use for those cuts?
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  • JLStice
    JLStice Posts: 41
    The MDF under the shelves really makes this look substantial, nice!
    Did you bond the MDF to the glass with something?
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Thanks!

    I cut the mdf rectangles with a table saw and cutouts with a jig saw using a Bosch T101A0 blade (20tpi).

    I then sanded all surfaces with 220 grit.

    Next using your finger coat the edges with drywall mud. Then sand the edges with 320 grit. They need to be sanded very smooth!

    I used an oil based semi-gloss black paint using a foam roller for smooth surfaces.
    Once dry sand all surfaces again with 320 grit and apply another coat.

    This is a far as I needed to go using glass on top. Even with a foam roller designed for smooth surfaces you can still see the roller bumps/grain because the super smooth surface of the mdf shows everything. It looks good without the glass but spraying would be the best way to get a perfect finish if not using glass over the shelves.
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    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
    1KVA Dreadnought

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    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
    Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
    Sony PS4

    Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
    1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video

    "All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,119
    Very nice! Thanks!
    Inspiring work.
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,124
    msg wrote: »
    Very nice! Thanks!
    Inspiring work.

    Ditto
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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,119
    Meant to ask, the pads mounted on the rails - are those hard rubber, or something more like Sorbothane?
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,143
    Looking good. :)
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,107
    I opened this thread thinking someone had plastic surgery and we might get to see pictures. :'(:p

    Nice set-up, machone! Is this the one that has the well-thought-out electrical service run to it? I think I can see it behind the rack. :)
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    Very nice.
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,142
    Great job on the rack and an equally great job on the room to put it. Kudos to you
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Thanks!
    It has been a journey..............
    Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
    1KVA Dreadnought

    Marantz SA 8005
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
    Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
    Sony PS4

    Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
    1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video

    "All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    Awwww...thought this was a boob job thread.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    Nice work, your Rack, Gear and Room look Exceptional!
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  • TNTsTunes
    TNTsTunes Posts: 751
    Nice Rack Dude!!!
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    Thanks!
    Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
    1KVA Dreadnought

    Marantz SA 8005
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
    Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
    Sony PS4

    Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
    1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video

    "All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,092
    Very nice! Your hard work paid off.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,296
    Fantastic work, taking a nice rack to begin with to a new level...
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,000
    Great looking and nice touch on the matted frames. I've yet to see someone dynamat their cables haha.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,504
    Nice work!

    I've used lead shot in the tubes of VTI racks. Very important to secure end caps as it's not fun if one comes off while moving rack.

    I've also used foam pipe insulation that fit tightly in the tubes along with insulating cross braces.

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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    edited January 2018
    We were cleaning up at work I inherited a 1" thick piece of clear acrylic. I cut a couple of retangular pieces on my table saw using the Cardas Golden Ratio as a guide. I sanded the edges with 320 grit and added hemispherical silicone feet. One is under the Quantum Byte and one is under the Mojo power supply.

    My system just keeps getting better. Everything matters.
    Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
    1KVA Dreadnought

    Marantz SA 8005
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
    Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
    Sony PS4

    Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
    1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video

    "All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
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  • beatsbooster
    beatsbooster Posts: 1
    Wow nice rack machone!!! sand works great for filling the legs, i made monitor stands filled with sand, but they got waay to heavy :D . The black glass looks amazing and you found a great solution for the ringing. Really inspiring man.
    What is the thickness of the glass you used?
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,052
    Agree, nice job! I'm assuming no alignment issues when putting together as another one of our members experienced?
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  • machone
    machone Posts: 1,510
    The glass comes with the rack and is 10mm thick.
    The alignment was not "perfect" but settled in perfectly when leveled and assembled with the weight of the sand filled legs, glass shelving and equipment.
    Mojo Audio Illuminati v3>>Quantum Byte w/LMS>>Rpi/PiCoreplayer>> Starlight 7 USB >> Mojo Audio Mystique v2 SE>>ModWright SWL 9.0 SE Signature>>Hafler DH-500 Amp+ (Musical Concepts Fully Modded)>>
    SRS 2.3TL (Fully Modded)...Velodyne Optimum 8 subwoofer
    1KVA Dreadnought

    Marantz SA 8005
    Pioneer PLX-1000 Turntable - Shure SC35C/N35X - V15III/VN35HE
    Yamaha TX-540 Tuner...Sony BDP-S570
    Sony PS4

    Separate subpanel with four dedicated 20 amp circuits.
    1. Amplification 2. Analog 3. Digital 4. Video

    "All THAT IS LOST FROM THE SOURCE IS LOST FOREVER"
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