Jarick
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I've been kicking around this idea for a bit, and think I may give it a shot over the next week or two.
I want a desktop rack space for my Axe FX 3 that would also double as a stand for my studio monitors and computer monitor. Also want a place to stow away my laptop(s), audio interface, etc. The off the shelf products are pretty expensive, about $350-400 on up. But I could get the materials to make one for under $50 so why not give it a shot?
The Axe 3 is a 3U unit so I'm thinking of basically making basically a box with space for two 3U devices side by side. I'd put rack rails on one side and then on the other I may leave it empty or add a simple shelf divider. Since the Axe 3 is about 10" deep, I'm thinking of getting a 1" x 12" x 8' pine board (good quality). All the pieces would be the same depth, so I just have to cut to length. For this one I'd just do simple joints, glued and screwed. Maybe a simple Minwax stain or something, not too concerned about looks.
I ordered the rack rails off Amazon for about $15 shipped. I can pick up the board for about $15 at the hardware store, then another $20 for stain, screws, and rubber feet.
Some inspiration:
I want a desktop rack space for my Axe FX 3 that would also double as a stand for my studio monitors and computer monitor. Also want a place to stow away my laptop(s), audio interface, etc. The off the shelf products are pretty expensive, about $350-400 on up. But I could get the materials to make one for under $50 so why not give it a shot?
The Axe 3 is a 3U unit so I'm thinking of basically making basically a box with space for two 3U devices side by side. I'd put rack rails on one side and then on the other I may leave it empty or add a simple shelf divider. Since the Axe 3 is about 10" deep, I'm thinking of getting a 1" x 12" x 8' pine board (good quality). All the pieces would be the same depth, so I just have to cut to length. For this one I'd just do simple joints, glued and screwed. Maybe a simple Minwax stain or something, not too concerned about looks.
I ordered the rack rails off Amazon for about $15 shipped. I can pick up the board for about $15 at the hardware store, then another $20 for stain, screws, and rubber feet.
Some inspiration: