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04-06-2003, 10:59 PM
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CJ
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so i made a flexy rack this weekend. i have pics of it in the links to follow. its not really a finished product, but i needed to get my receiver some breathing room, this was the main reason for building it. i have a pic of my old setup as well, i think you would agree with me that it was cluttered. about the computers holding up the tv, they are the only two objects of equal heights that i can find that could support any kind of weight. maybe if i get a better tv someday or a new pair of speakers, i may build another one, it was cheap enough. $18 for the 3/4" 4x8 mdf, $12 for the 4 threaded rods, about $8 for the nuts and washers. note in the new picture, i have my new laserdisc player in it, finally got a 704! hope you like.
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And then when I feel so stuffed I can't eat anymore, I just use the restroom! And then I CAN eat more!
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04-07-2003, 12:58 AM
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The new rack looks good CJ. By the way, I really like your nintendo controller holder! classy yet utilitarian  |
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04-07-2003, 01:40 AM
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Nice job CJ. Some high gloss black paint would really make it look nice.
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04-07-2003, 06:49 AM
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tripod acting up
if you want i can out them on my site
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04-07-2003, 12:24 PM
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CJ
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A strategy guide to the Wind Waker? C'mon do it the hard way
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actually if you want the truth...  i got the strategy guide for free with a pre order, and i havent used it yet, my brother is using it now. about the paint, it will have to wait until i get some free time, to put this thing together took a couple hours alone, threading the nuts down the rod for the bottom shelves was quite a task! not really, but it took forever. about the pics acting up on tripod, i just have to edit the link, you cant directly link to pics, i should have thought of that. thanks for the replies guys.
CJ
And then when I feel so stuffed I can't eat anymore, I just use the restroom! And then I CAN eat more!
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04-08-2003, 10:08 AM
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What are the dimensions of each shelf? I am still in the design stage of my rack.
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04-08-2003, 11:27 AM
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I think I like your computer rack better :p)
Now that you got the rack done (which looks good btw), you now need to do something to get those speakers off of the floor!!!  How about some flexy stands?
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04-08-2003, 07:25 PM
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CJ
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What are the dimensions of each shelf? I am still in the design stage of my rack.
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my shelves are 20" x 20". i was going to make them more shallow, but i was awaiting the arrival of mt 704 ld player, and i heard it was deep, the last thing i wanted was something hanging over the edge. plus if it was square, i figured it would be more stable. and it certainly is stable, i can twist that thing all around, no movement. i wish i made the rack a little wider, my demod (middle shelf) and the power center (second from top) have faces that are just a little wider than normal, and they just barely make it through the threaded rods. i had to put the demod through the front just to avoid scratching it up. prob better to make them bigger, unless you are absolutely sure that your equip will fit, or unless space is a very big issue.
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I think I like your computer rack better
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haha thanks, actually niether one of those computers are operational anymore. i was lucky enough to have two dell computers exactly the same size, otherwise i would have no choice but to build a rack. the computer on the right will be working as soon as i put a hard drive in it, and i promised it to my dad. however, that means building a rack for the tv
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Now that you got the rack done (which looks good btw), you now need to do something to get those speakers off of the floor!!! How about some flexy stands?
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how right you are! i actually made a couple speaker mountings for my wall with the leftover mdf from the shelves. pretty basic, but they do the job. i was thinking of eventually doing some sort of rack that would hold my equipment, tv, center channel, video games, and front speakers. that may be a long way off, but a couple diy spk stands sounds like my next project. i'll wait on building the speakers themselves though, i'm not quite there yet!
CJ
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04-08-2003, 09:34 PM
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How strong are those computer cases? I don't know about you, but I certainly woldn't trust two computer cases to hold up my 27" Tube above a Gamecube and a PS2...I'd be paranoid everytime I watch a movie...hell, I'd have nightmares every night...
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04-09-2003, 12:12 AM
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CJ
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How strong are those computer cases? I don't know about you, but I certainly woldn't trust two computer cases to hold up my 27" Tube above a Gamecube and a PS2...I'd be paranoid everytime I watch a movie...hell, I'd have nightmares every night...
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you would be surprised. i didnt want a mess on my hands, so we got 2 people (myself and a friend) to stand on teach of them, for kicks. one foot each of course. total weight is 370 lbs, supported us for 5 seconds or so, until we lost balance. my tv weighs maybe 80 lbs or so, i feel confident about using the cases temporarily. they are pretty sturdy too, i shook the tv all around, seemed to be just fine. but i will obviously not be using these for much longer, they are only until i get proper support and such.
CJ
And then when I feel so stuffed I can't eat anymore, I just use the restroom! And then I CAN eat more!
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