Either I build some or I buy some. Ideas for a really good sounding base for a
2 way bookshelf speaker? Don't want to throw money at this, and am happy
scouring yards for metal pipes, bits of concrete etc. I have tools for
metalwork and woodwork. Thanks in advance - Andy

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Either I build some or I buy some. Ideas for a really good sounding base
for a 2 way bookshelf speaker? Don't want to throw money at this, and am
happy scouring yards for metal pipes, bits of concrete etc. I have tools
for metalwork and woodwork. Thanks in advance - Andy

Depends on what would suit you. Can suggest:

1) Stone from a local stone mason (or gravestone mason). Friend of mine has
some nice marble 'offcuts' he uses for supports. No inscription visible.
:-)

2) I bought a pair of cheap stands from Maplin a few years ago. These are
the type with a rectangular-ish cross-section vertical tube with top and
bottom plates. Fill the tube with sand or summat similar of you wish to
deaden any ringing. Bit of heavy carpet tile in between speaker and the top
plate of the stand. Nice and cheap. I use a pair for LS3/5A's and they seem
OK to me.

3) Piles of bricks. The type with three holes can be gripped together using
a strap or clamp. I tried these with ESLs and they sounded fine, but I
ended up not bothering. :-)

Slainte,

Jim

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"Andy Evans" wrote
and am happy scouring yards for metal pipes, bits of concrete etc.

So looks isn't important then?

Andy Evans wrote:

Either I build some or I buy some. Ideas for a really good sounding base for a
2 way bookshelf speaker? Don't want to throw money at this, and am happy
scouring yards for metal pipes, bits of concrete etc. I have tools for
metalwork and woodwork. Thanks in advance - Andy


how's this for a halfway solution ... I'm sure a metalworks apprentice
will be more than happy to slap together a pair for a case of beer ...

Andy Evans wrote:

Either I build some or I buy some. Ideas for a really good sounding base for a
2 way bookshelf speaker? Don't want to throw money at this, and am happy
scouring yards for metal pipes, bits of concrete etc. I have tools for
metalwork and woodwork. Thanks in advance - Andy


A piece of cardboard tube, two squares of mdf, some adjustable feet,
epoxy and matt black paint.

Or if you don't believe in the power of epoxy, a "T nut" and a length
of threaded rod.

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Eiron.

Eiron wrote:

Andy Evans wrote:

Either I build some or I buy some. Ideas for a really good sounding
base for a
2 way bookshelf speaker? Don't want to throw money at this, and am happy
scouring yards for metal pipes, bits of concrete etc. I have tools for
metalwork and woodwork. Thanks in advance - Andy



A piece of cardboard tube, two squares of mdf, some adjustable feet,
epoxy and matt black paint.

Or if you don't believe in the power of epoxy, a "T nut" and a length
of threaded rod.


literally cardboard? What sort of adjustable feet can you buy at a hardware store?

Epoxy should be fine, but wouldn't you get problems moving the stand if you fill
the tube with sand and seal the top of the tube with the MDF?

The TNT Audio web site has a DIY speaker stand project that uses nuts and
threaded rods.

Tat Chan wrote:

Eiron wrote:

Andy Evans wrote:

Either I build some or I buy some. Ideas for a really good sounding
base for a
2 way bookshelf speaker? Don't want to throw money at this, and am happy
scouring yards for metal pipes, bits of concrete etc. I have tools for
metalwork and woodwork. Thanks in advance - Andy




A piece of cardboard tube, two squares of mdf, some adjustable feet,
epoxy and matt black paint.

Or if you don't believe in the power of epoxy, a "T nut" and a length
of threaded rod.


literally cardboard? What sort of adjustable feet can you buy at a
hardware store?

Epoxy should be fine, but wouldn't you get problems moving the stand if
you fill the tube with sand and seal the top of the tube with the MDF?

Cardboard, Sonotube or whatever. A piece I have in the shed was used
as the centre of a roll of carpet. It is 11cm O.D. and 3.5mm wall
thickness. Some large plastic drainpipe would do as well.

You could drill a hole on the top MDF and fill with sand using a funnel.

Adjustable feet are available wherever people are throwing out
industrial shelving (Dexion), IKEA furniture or kitchen units.

Is it really worth all the hassle?

Why not just buy some?


Martin
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Fleetie wrote:
Is it really worth all the hassle?

Why not just buy some?


Martin

Because a) as a rule ones tall enough cost a lot of dosh, b) there's a
sense of satisfation in doing it yourself and c) it's fun.

Ian

Making do with some inverted plant pots - on sale at £5 each from Homebase.
Planning next move. Andy

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