Ou8thisSN Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 okay, i'm just now recovering after my first woodworking project. After learning that HiFi Buys wants $65 for a RC-7 stnad, I decided to try and build my own... so, 21 dollars and 10 man hours later, I give you my (almost) finished product. Just in case anyone's wondering, here's what i used. 2 pine pieces of wood that are: 10" on one side, 9" inch on the other side, and 5.5" wide, and 1 inch deep. This I used to make the "legs". It looks like a trapezoid, and intentionally so because it gives about a 10 degree angle for the RC-7. My Theater screen starts at about 21 inches, so 10 inches here, + the 9 of the RC-7 height, plus about another inch or so of base and top material equals just below the screen height and perfect for me. I called klipsch and Steve at tech support said for my distance (18 feet at LP) 10 degrees would be about right. This was also the most expensive piece of wood that I originally got from home depot for mounting a projector bracket. When that wasnt necessary, I decided to use this wood for this activity. It'll set you back $8 for 36 inches. I used two pieces out of this wood. Then I got another, less expensive pieces of wood (2), thats 24" wide, 12" long, and .75" deep. this was another $5. again from home depot. This was used as the top piece and bottom base. Add in nails (about 2 inches long), spray paint and bumpers (to keep the wood of the speaker from comming directly in contact with the wood of the stand), you're probably looking at around $21-28. We already had the spray paint, so I only needed to buy bumpers and nails. Also, you'll notice I added two 4" pieces of wood on either side of the back of the stand. this is to keep the RC-7 from sliding back. But after I mounted the speaker, i realized all the weight is at the front. So this may or may not be necessary. Again this is just some 1" x 4" x 1.5" wood i had lying around the house that i got cut by some friendly construction workers cutting vinyl for a house next door. Right now, as I type, i put the last coat of paint for the base plate. and I'll post pics of the final setup after its ready. But i just couldnt wait to share my joy and sense of manly manhood (power drills, sweat, nails, oh yeah... i'm all that is man!). it was a really fun and interesting project for someone who's never worked with their hands to build anything. The level of satisfaction you get from doing something yourself is unparallel than just going out and buying a stand. anyway, i'll shut up now and show you guys the results. if anyone wants anymore help, feel free to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 this is the full stand this picture is 2mpixels, and i didnt realize it at first, i dont want to post in this thread because it screws up the spacing, based on what kind of resolution your monitors have. I do have high rez pictures of each of these original pictures, if anyone wants them, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olorin Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 This is the stand by itself. notice the bumpers on the top plate as well as on the back two brace wood pieces. I used 6 in total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 This is the stand holding the RC-7, showing the back. you will notice the back 4" wood pieces i spoke of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 ok, this is the RC-7 on the stand, front, down-rezzed. notice the foam blocks on the left, that used to be what I used to hold up the RC-7 before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 Here is the finished stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 final stand, at sitting position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 yup, that'll do it. very inventive and inexpensive as well. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 thanks for the compliment. I also forgot to mention that I had to get some tacks to put under the base plate to keep it from rubbing against the carpet. here's one final view from the side to show the angle. (can you tell that i'm really proud of myself?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Very cool! But is your time only worth $4.40 an hour? (yes, I know thats not the point!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Great job, seriously! If this is a first attempt, very nice! The hardest part I find when building anything is not the designing, but rather deciding on measurements and finishes to achieve the look I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou8thisSN Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 thanks for the compliments. No, i've never "made" anything before. I found the design the hardest part to do. I just drew it out on paper first, i didnt think to google and copy a design somewhere. The second part was driving a nail through two pieces of wood... that sucked. But now i have the hang of it, and I think I should first buy a circular saw. as far as the finishes, i dont really care, eventually that front stage will be completely black so i just wanted a stand that would disappear, so the black does nicely. Just watched Spiderman-2 on HBO-HD. WHOA! the sound difference is incredible! the dialog is so much clearer, and I can truely appreciate how refined the klipsch sound is. Not muddy at all. I'm so very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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