travisc Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 having some granite cut to make audio rack. what are the standard dimensions for shelves? Golden ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 Hera ya go, this should answer all your questions: http://www.colomar.com/Shavano/rackcase.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scriven Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 It's called a standard 19" rack for a reason! They can be as deep as you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul cbc Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I used the Golden Ratio when sizing these shelves. They are 26" W x 16" D. Plenty of breathing room for the components. Hope this helps, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted July 28, 2005 Share Posted July 28, 2005 I wanted to be clear for him.. 19" wide is the general pro component say if your looking at a electronic piece of equipment. If it just hi fi gear you might want to add a couple of inches to the sides...rounded to 24 wide would be plenty wide..FYI. How far it goes back again at LEAST 18" but 20- 24 again would be optimal. Do not forget to give yourself a few inches above any equipment you think will run warm to hot... so a basic 24"x 24" box.... with shelves spaced above .. 3" - 4" each piece of warm or hot electrical stereo, DVD, cable box etc., etc., for equipment should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted July 28, 2005 Author Share Posted July 28, 2005 Paul, thats exactly what I intend to do except using mahogony granite thanks man. what size threaded rod did you use 18mm or a standard size? PS nice rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul cbc Posted July 29, 2005 Share Posted July 29, 2005 Travisc, I used 5/8" all-thread. With the granite shelves, you might want to go 3/4". I ordered the all-thread, nuts & washers from McMaster Carr. They have a great catalog and it's there the next day. I'm sure someone like Grainger would have the same stuff. You've got a lot of options on all-thread: size, length & material/color-ie: black. I used hose type rubber washers between the shelves and bottom side washers to reduce vibration/resonance. Don't know if it works, but it made me feel better. I also picked up some rubber tips like you'd see on the end of a walking cane to go on the bottom of the all thread to protect the floor. I think they work really well and are easy on the wallet. Your mahogony granite sounds like it'll be sharp. Please post a pic when you are done so we can admire you're handywork. paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 WOW Paul..beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 I'll def post pics. I'm going to use your dimensions, they already drew them up for me on the computer. They said an inch in from the sides would be strong enough. They got all kinds of fancy edges I can put on the sides and I havent decided yet. I am going to use 3/4" rod and only three of them. Another cool thing they do is run a trench on the bottom and glue some kind of fiber optic underneath to illuminate the shelves underneath. I'm toying with the idea but havent seen the stuff yet. again thanks for all the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul cbc Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Indy-Thanks for the compliment. For such a simple design and materials, they come across pretty well. Travisc-Sounds like you've got some good ideas going. I look forward to seeing how nice it looks. Take care, paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 here it is guys. Im pretty happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Those are just beautiful. That granite is simply unbelievable. But what's the lowly component relegated to floor duty, sitting on the carpet under the stand? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfyr Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Nice job! Just two questions...Will it stay with the premises when you move? How much does that thing weigh!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 panamax 1000 alot posting keeps timing out arghhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 here we go thanks to all the suggestions here and to the forum for its archives. My garage shares a building with a granite shop, the price was right. each shelf probly weighs 40#'s. The worst part is threading the nuts down the rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyC Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Georgeous! Is the top shelf just sitting on the allthread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 top shelf was cored halfway through. Nuts washers and o-rings on the bottom with the rod sitting in the stone. I am on the fence about this and may drill through and lock it down. If someone (probly me) were to lean on the front edge with the single rod it could flip off. It would take about 15#'s of downward force but very possible. It would break your foot for sure. and I also have some friends with children. It wouldnt be the first time safety took a back seat to fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyC Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 It seems like there should be some sort of threaded insert that could be glued in or something. It has such a Finished look without the rods sticking through the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfyr Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 ---------------- On 8/13/2005 10:16:25 PM TommyC wrote: It seems like there should be some sort of threaded insert that could be glued in or something. It has such a Finished look without the rods sticking through the top. ---------------- If that is a concern you can simply cut whatever finish tubing to fit (brass, stainless, decorator PVC, bamboo, large soda straws, garden hose, etc. ) and slip them over the rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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