Russ Filtz
07-19-2004, 11:21 AM
Lots of pics, sorry!
Decided awhile back to make an A/V rack for all my stuff to get it off the TV, etc. Found a design on the web (lost the link long ago!) about making a very cheap adjustable rack out of MDF and threaded rod. Also decided to make it nicer with solid cherry top and adge banding and laminate. Hardware is also polished stainless instead of steel (another cheap, yet decent way is to go galvanized). Got the hardware (3/4" rod, large washers, nuts, acorn nuts) at a marine supply house (Jamestowndistributors.com), they've got a good assortment of odd connectors/screws in different metals which can come in handy for outdoor work.
Anyway, piece went togethor OK. Had a major setback when I had planned for the cherry edgebanding to have slip or saddle joints (forget the term for an open mortise/tenon). Ended up cutting the open mortise too wide on all pieces, got disgusted and set it all aside for months! Decided to just cut off the ends and put corner blocks in. Looks OK I guess. Finish is homemade Tung/spirits/poly, with some poly build at the end. Didn't rub it fully out, just wet sanded with polish and 600 grit.
Decided awhile back to make an A/V rack for all my stuff to get it off the TV, etc. Found a design on the web (lost the link long ago!) about making a very cheap adjustable rack out of MDF and threaded rod. Also decided to make it nicer with solid cherry top and adge banding and laminate. Hardware is also polished stainless instead of steel (another cheap, yet decent way is to go galvanized). Got the hardware (3/4" rod, large washers, nuts, acorn nuts) at a marine supply house (Jamestowndistributors.com), they've got a good assortment of odd connectors/screws in different metals which can come in handy for outdoor work.
Anyway, piece went togethor OK. Had a major setback when I had planned for the cherry edgebanding to have slip or saddle joints (forget the term for an open mortise/tenon). Ended up cutting the open mortise too wide on all pieces, got disgusted and set it all aside for months! Decided to just cut off the ends and put corner blocks in. Looks OK I guess. Finish is homemade Tung/spirits/poly, with some poly build at the end. Didn't rub it fully out, just wet sanded with polish and 600 grit.