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:
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![https%3A%2F%2Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%2Fuploads%2Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-system-callout-walnut-A1.jpg](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fgrovemade.imgix.net%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fsiteleaf.grovemade.com%252Fuploads%252Fgrovemade-desk-shelf-system-callout-walnut-A1.jpg%3Fauto%3Dformat%26ixlib%3Dpython-1.1.2%26w%3D1000%26s%3Dd349b711d339a3eb9f3f7887096032b8&hash=fbb3212d4eb79413b7cfa977f511edd6)