Flexy rack for 160 pound TV - doubled 3/4" shelves and 3/4" rods? (1 Viewer)

[Allen Ross]

marc did you use stainless steel on that felxy? if so how much did that set you back?

 

[marc_manny]

Allen,

I think the only thing that was stainless steel was the washers. The rest was zinc plated. To me it looks just like stainless steel at a fraction of the price. I think with all the parts and the MDF it was about $100.00. The most expensive parts were the flange nuts. They were like $3.00 a piece for the ones with a black finish (which I bought) and $8.00 for stainless steel ones. I got all the hardware at McMaster or something like that. Everything came with in 3 days after ordering.

BTW there is no bow or anything under my TV. I have 2 2 foot rods in the middle, and they are about 4 inches from the edges. I have even moved the rack around a bit fully loaded. My dad and I picked it up from each end and nothing broke or moved.

Marc

 

[MichaelDDD]

Rack looks great, Marc. Thanks for sharing.

I like the stepped router bit you used...that's called a "shelving bit" I think. I know what it looks like anyway. I may do that myself...was gonna just round over, but now you've got me thinking.

 

[Allen Ross]

my white side 1/2" round over came with a second barring, smaller so would do that exact same profile, just a heads up if you are buying bits

 

[Oupei]

Where do you guys get MDF?

I looked at Lowe's and Home Depot and didn't find any...

 

[Allen Ross]

Home Depot for mine, it was always located with the plywood. Although some people here have said that their local HD doesn't carry MDF cause of health reasons.

 

[ChrisMcK]

Marc
You have a great set up [rack] - this is exactly what i have been looking for. I currently have a 32 Wega - but would eventually upgrade to a 42" Sony LCD. Can you list out the materials you used for your rack

Thanks
Chris

 

[Bob Kavanaugh]

Looking good Marc!!!