MDF Speaker Stands - Page 2

tvi · 3rd June 2001, 12:40 PM

The only wooden (kinda) stands I can think of are at:
http://www.russandrews.com/torlyte.htm

Ramset (Australia at least) make threaded studs in various sizes, they make good spikes. There should be a US/UK company that make similar items ?
check out:
http://www.ramset.com.au/PApdf/8mm.pdf
http://www.ramset.com.au/PApdf/1i4.pdf
they can double as a punch as well

Hope this helps
James

Super · 3rd June 2001, 11:35 PM

Ahh, finally finished with these little (actually big) buggers. I picked up some spikes at a local high end audio store, despite being seriously overpriced. The trickiest part was trying to keep the top and the base from going on crooked, but a little nudge here or there straightened it out. As I'd expected, the MDF was soaking up the paint, especially on the edges. It took about 15 coats of black lacquer paint, but they have a nice sheen to them now. Theres still a few smudge marks, but I'm not going to apply a last coat until next weekend, because I will be removing the top to add a bit of sand once it settles. All in all they are VERY stable, the surrounds are at a perfect height, and I can feel a thing vibrate when I knock on the top.

I'd just like to thank all of you guys for the advice. They turned out great. This just goes to show that you dont have to have a lot of know-how to make something cheaper and better than you can buy commercially. I would suggest this project to anyone looking for a set of good, solid, attractive stands, and to those on a tight budget.

Bryan

Eric · 6th June 2001, 03:05 PM

Bryan: Glad to hear that they worked out well for you! Having your speakers at the correct height makes a big improvement. Not having to worry about them tipping is better for peace of mind! When you get around to it, see if you can post a picture of them, I'd like to see the end result!

3rd June 2001, 11:35 PM	#12
Super diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Connecticut	Mission Completed Ahh, finally finished with these little (actually big) buggers. I picked up some spikes at a local high end audio store, despite being seriously overpriced. The trickiest part was trying to keep the top and the base from going on crooked, but a little nudge here or there straightened it out. As I'd expected, the MDF was soaking up the paint, especially on the edges. It took about 15 coats of black lacquer paint, but they have a nice sheen to them now. Theres still a few smudge marks, but I'm not going to apply a last coat until next weekend, because I will be removing the top to add a bit of sand once it settles. All in all they are VERY stable, the surrounds are at a perfect height, and I can feel a thing vibrate when I knock on the top. I'd just like to thank all of you guys for the advice. They turned out great. This just goes to show that you dont have to have a lot of know-how to make something cheaper and better than you can buy commercially. I would suggest this project to anyone looking for a set of good, solid, attractive stands, and to those on a tight budget. Bryan

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3rd June 2001, 12:40 PM	#11
tvi diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Moonee Ponds, Vic, Australia	The only wooden (kinda) stands I can think of are at: http://www.russandrews.com/torlyte.htm Ramset (Australia at least) make threaded studs in various sizes, they make good spikes. There should be a US/UK company that make similar items ? check out: http://www.ramset.com.au/PApdf/8mm.pdf http://www.ramset.com.au/PApdf/1i4.pdf they can double as a punch as well Hope this helps James

6th June 2001, 03:05 PM	#13
Eric diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Central PA, USA	Bryan: Glad to hear that they worked out well for you! Having your speakers at the correct height makes a big improvement. Not having to worry about them tipping is better for peace of mind! When you get around to it, see if you can post a picture of them, I'd like to see the end result!