Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Rack--any suggestions?

I know this doesn't fit your requirement for wood, but for anyone who wants a more metal/tech look (in black or chrome), try the modular steel shelving such as the InterMetro line.

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=InterMetro&ei=UTF-8&fr=fp-tab-web-t&cop=mss&tab=

It is rock-solid, very modular and changeable, easy to assemble, inexpensive and good-looking. I built a tall AV rack recently and put their large casters on the bottom, which make it very easy to pull the rack out to get at the cabling.

Nothing like a nice rack.





forgive me ...someone had to say it

Thanks, Ford. I was resisting, but I feel a lot better now.

ditto

I was wondering why no one had suggested a silicone rack.

ahh yes, the man is on a roll today!

Not to interrupt your very erudite discussion of fine racks, but my co-worker just started a small business that allows her to purchase furniture wholesale. I've pretty much furnished my house through her, including a new A/V rack. My new rack is stunning (no lewd comments about my man boobs, please)!!!
If anyone is interested, drop me a line and I'll give you her e-mail. She's not interested in making big bucks out of this, but it seems like a win-win after seeing what we're paying for these things retail.

Hi Big Will! I saw the rack when I visited and really liked it, but I don't see any link to the picture.

Workin' on it, 2x6. I'm technologically challenged AND changing lots of diapers.

Thanks to the group for all your suggestions. I went with the Planet 3 rack I was originally considering. After wrestling the beast (94 lbs!) home in my Mustang convertable Friday noght, I assembled it Saturday morning. One side support didn't fit correctly, and I noticed the unit didn't have rollers, so I went to Home Depot. There I got a plane (to shave some particle board of the side support so it would fit), and some rollers. While browsing, I came upon these little plastic deals that you can stick on the bottom so you can move furniture without the need for wheels. I bought them as well (a set of 4 about 3 in x 3/4 in). Sorry, can't remember what they're called, but they work great as long as your floor is clean.

The rest of assembly went OK. The instructions say that the tempered glass shelves can hold up to 35 lbs., but did not specifically state how much the particle board shelves can hold. I'm assuming it's a bit more, and I feel safe with my 44 lbb. power amp on the bottom shelf.

Rewiring the system took longer than anything else. At Home Depot I got some zip ties in various sizes, and used them to bundle cables going in the same general direction, and to tie cables to the center post, thus keeping them out of sight. This is one of the smartest things I have ever done...the cable situation is much better than it was before.

It looks great, and the cables are very unobtrusive, though not entirely invisible. I took some pictures, which I will post later.

Mark