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In Reply to: Practical height for DIY equipment stand? posted by myheadhertz on December 18, 2002 at 15:39:58:
....not to use MDF unless you have already heard it's effect on your components and you like it. For me, the wood you choose has as much or more effect on the sound as cableing! That means maple for my rack. MDF prototype was harsh and artificially detailed.
Also, to reach up 51" the shelves should be proportionately wider for aesthetics. The rack set-up on my webpage is 36" tall and the
1 3/4" quilted maple shelves are 24" wide. This will give you some idea of the scale.
Don't worry about racking the rack if you attempt to move it after it's "loaded": you can't!LOL
Follow Ups:
Maple would be nice, but six maple shelves are out of my price range. I hear what you're saying about the aesthetics and correct proportions. But, I'm used to being surrounded by tall, steel, 19" equipment racks, so 51" h x 24" w shelves seem perfectly fine to me - just one of my mental defects I'm afraid.As for the "sound" of MDF - no I don't have any idea what my system will sound like on this shelf system. It couldn't be any worse than what I'm using now! And, there will always be a rev 1.11 shelf system in the future! Who knows, I may end up storing cans of spray paint and motor oil on this rack out in the garage.
Hmmm, my next door neighbors have a really nice maple tree. Maybe when they go on vacation...
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