Published On Aug 22, 2023
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This is my new DIY Audio Rack for my music room to replace a stereo cabinet I've had for seven years. The rack was designed to fit in a limited existing space between my KEF 104/2 speakers and to allow for the display the beauty of my stereo gear and for ease of swapping gear (amps, preamps, CD player, cassette decks, and tuners) from time-to-time. My friend and neighbor was kind enough to allow me to work with him in his garage/shop to build the rack. I later sanded and finished the shelves and legs in my garage. I provide some simple sketches of the front and side views so that others might use them to create/build their own rack, maybe longer and/or wider. The shelves are purchased from Home Depot and are birch butcher block counter tops cut to size. The legs were planed and cut from a slab of African mahogany my friend had on hand.
General Finishes Oil-based Gel Stain - https://generalfinishes.com/wood-fini...
General Finishes Gel Top Coat Oil-based Urethane - https://generalfinishes.com/wood-fini...
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Bill of Materials (B.O.M.) Links
Note: I did not include a link for the 4 legs as we made them from raw stock.
(3) Birch Butcher Block Countertops - https://www.homedepot.com/p/HARDWOOD-...
(1/2 Pint) General Finishes Java Gel Stain/Oil-based - https://www.amazon.com/General-Finish...
(2 Quarts) General Finishes Satin Top Coat Urethane/Oil-based - https://www.amazon.com/General-Finish...
(2 Packs) 2-inch Black Connector Bolts from Rockler - https://www.rockler.com/connector-bol...
(2 Packs) 1/4"-20 Threaded Inserts from Rockler - https://www.rockler.com/steel-threade...
(1 Pack) Double Nail-On Glides from Rockler - https://www.rockler.com/double-nail-o...
Foam brushes to apply Gel Stain and Top Coats - https://www.homedepot.com/s/foam%20br...
I used 3 RollsBlue Paper Towels to apply Gel Stain and Top Coats - https://www.homedepot.com/s/blue%20pa...
Get a box of Vinyl gloves and face masks as the stain and top coats are toxic!
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Keep on spinning and enjoy your music!