[linux-audio-user] [OT] DIY Racks

Aaron Trumm aaron at nquit.com
Thu Jan 13 22:02:28 EST 2005


that sounds pretty good but I warn you on weight - the plywood will be
flipping HEAVY, especially once you get the gear in there.  I have two
plywood road cases that I built (not double layer) and they're not light


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Spencer Russell" <Spencer.Russell at oberlin.edu>
To: "A list for linux audio users" <linux-audio-user at music.columbia.edu>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [linux-audio-user] [OT] DIY Racks


> I actually was thinking of doing a 2 layer case, with some sort
> of aluminum frame, and building a box(plywood?) around it with a
> couple inches of foam. Seems like it would be fairly light, and
> not too complicated to build. I'm thinking I can probably build
> it for under $150 or so.
>
> -spencer
>
>
> On Thu, Jan 13, 2005 at 02:26:57PM +0100, Tim Orford wrote:
> >
> > studio racks are easy to make, but the aluminium hardware for a
> > *really* roadworthy rack can be quite expensive.  Although i
> > imagine you wouldnt go as far as to make it a double layer
> > 'suspended' type (with eg foam).
> >
> > for weight reasons as well as price and effort, consider buying
> > a second hand plastic rack case.
> >
> >
> > regards -- Tim Orford




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