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Custom Audio Rack Complete!

stainless0steel2stainless0steel2 Posts: 192
edited August 2017 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Yes after a few weeks of work I've finally gotten this thing assembled. I still need to turn some stainless caps for the tops. But acorn nuts will do for now.
The only issue I'd ran into was the Jell-O like stance it originally had. I couldn't even walk by it without it moving all over the place. But I made some brackets and now it's skookum as well as turntable friendly.
Cable management needs to be addressed tomorrow.

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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 17,863
    Brian is that you?
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  • stainless0steel2stainless0steel2 Posts: 192
    Sí senior. B)
    The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors
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  • lightman1lightman1 Posts: 10,759
    Dang! We thought you went pewp and the hogs ate you.
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  • txcoastal1txcoastal1 Posts: 11,610
    Glad to see you back Brian, nice rack and gear

    Out of curiosity, was Larry any influence in the audio thing or have you always had the bug
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  • stainless0steel2stainless0steel2 Posts: 192
    Yea Larry had some influence but he really opened a huge door for me. Being an audiophile has taken all my interest, hobbies, and skills and combined them into one.
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  • txcoastal1txcoastal1 Posts: 11,610
    It's nice to have people local with the same enthusiasm

    A little jealous of the skills and access to do your custom projects

    You and Larry have done a great job B)
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 17,863
    Welcome back homeboy
    Nice rack and i just don't say that to every guy :p
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  • F1nutF1nut Posts: 45,396
    Looks nice!
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  • NightfallNightfall Posts: 9,459
    Love the Minor Threat and Sabbath on the wall!
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

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  • NightfallNightfall Posts: 9,459
    I bet you're getting bored of those 2Bs eh? Ready to trade them plus cash for some Dynaudio action you say?
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • monepolkmonepolk Posts: 1,108
    Very nice work.
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  • Dennis GardnerDennis Gardner Posts: 4,901
    Very nice Brian! I like the red as an accent color for the room, fits well!
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  • Mike ReeterMike Reeter Posts: 4,031
    Looking good Brian, I'm sure your set-up sounds every bit as good as it looks!

    N'joy!!!
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  • EndersShadowEndersShadow Posts: 17,193
    edited August 2017
    Fill the legs w sand or shoe and that will keep it from tipping for sure
    "....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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  • Toolfan66Toolfan66 Posts: 14,586
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Fill the legs w sand or shoe and that will keep it from tipping for sure

    The legs are solid steel...
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  • EndersShadowEndersShadow Posts: 17,193
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Fill the legs w sand or shoe and that will keep it from tipping for sure

    The legs are solid steel...

    Then.... never mind lol... I thought they were hollow DOH!

    "....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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  • msgmsg Posts: 6,244
    That turned out beautifully, Brian.2

    I also like those two giant Red Velvet Cakes you have next to your stand.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • stainless0steel2stainless0steel2 Posts: 192
    Thanks guys!
    The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors
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  • Toolfan66Toolfan66 Posts: 14,586
    I'm glad to see you back on the Fourm...
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  • MalbecMalbec Posts: 529
    edited August 2017
    Nice job! I could definitely kick back in that space and run some Hank thru the needle.
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  • stainless0steel2stainless0steel2 Posts: 192
    msg wrote: »
    I also like those two giant Red Velvet Cakes you have next to your stand.

    I originally liked the way they looked too. Until my roommate pointed out that they're Ohio State colors. Being a Nebraska fan this will need to change.
    I might murder them out like Larry did with his 1.2's. Except keep the aluminum strip.
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 17,863
    edited August 2017
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I'm glad to see you back on the Fourm...

    Yea what happened to ya?
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  • stainless0steel2stainless0steel2 Posts: 192
    It was one of those days where outside frustrations clashed with a huge work load and a one timer on here set me over the edge. He wanted some custom spikes and after a couple emails back and forth I told him politely "no." He was clearly disappointed/angry, and after his last email I said (enter foul language here) I don't need this and I don't deserve this and I logged in and contacted Ken.
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  • agfrostagfrost Posts: 2,335
    Nice work! Like to see those 2B's with some stainless spikes to better match the Al strips.

    Thanks for sharing.
    Jay
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  • pitdogg2pitdogg2 Posts: 17,863
    stainless0steel2 wrote: »
    It was one of those days where outside frustrations clashed with a huge work load and a one timer on here set me over the edge. He wanted some custom spikes and after a couple emails back and forth I told him politely "no." He was clearly disappointed/angry, and after his last email I said (enter foul language here) I don't need this and I don't deserve this and I logged in and contacted Ken.

    I'm sorry Brian some folks are just clueless.
    Your are correct you didn't deserve that.
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  • msgmsg Posts: 6,244
    stainless0steel2 wrote: »
    I originally liked the way they looked too. Until my roommate pointed out that they're Ohio State colors. Being a Nebraska fan this will need to change.
    I might murder them out like Larry did with his 1.2's. Except keep the aluminum strip.
    Oh, those are speakers.
    I really thought they were cakes.
    Probably didn't have enough milk anyway.
    Unsubscribed.
    I disabled signatures.
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  • motorhead43026motorhead43026 Posts: 3,792
    edited August 2017
    stainless0steel2 wrote: »
    msg wrote: »
    I also like those two giant Red Velvet Cakes you have next to your stand.

    I originally liked the way they looked too. Until my roommate pointed out that they're Ohio State colors. Being a Nebraska fan this will need to change.
    I might murder them out like Larry did with his 1.2's. Except keep the aluminum strip.
    5p8o9yhglmjt.jpg

    Ohio Sate colors, only if you had gray end caps. They do pop against those charcoal walls (or is that dark gray ) really a good look.

    Scarlet and Gray, go Bucks.

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  • afterburntafterburnt Posts: 7,723
    Que bonita!
    rpf65 wrote: »
    I’m thinking you’ve reached the point where people are afraid to open your posts.

    I disabled, I am the South Carolina woman who gouged her eyes out on meth.
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  • gadawgsrulegadawgsrule Posts: 13
    Very nice !
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  • muncybobmuncybob Posts: 2,451
    sexy!
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
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