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Originally Posted by doctec  You can build quick/easy/cheap racks out of wood from Home Depot or your local lumber yard.
Depending on the weight of the equipment you want to mount, the plywood could be anything from 1/4" to 3/4".
Instead of metal rack rails, you can just use some fir strips. Fasten the equipment to the rack with wood screws/washers.
I've used this technique to build racks for everything from power amps (heavy) to effects (light).
Update -- I see StereoPlayer has the same idea and some nice looking diy racks! |
Thanks. I've been building 1-2 space racks, easier on the back and great for switching different effects and configurations.
I used 1x4 pine, glue and an air nailer. Oak for the rails. If I need ventilation, I added 1/2 rack space. Lately, I've added vent/handles. Rubber feet come from Ace.
The 1x4's came from wood spacers that were used for steel shipments where my day job is.
After I build the rack, I use a router with a rounding bit on all sq. edges, sand, stain, clearcoat.
