Rack Case in the Making

kdigennaro · 06-25-2010, 07:02 AM

Alright so I decided to build my own rack case instead of buying one. I've been working with tools since I was 3 or 4 and come from a family of carpenters engineers and architects. Anyways today was day one of the project.

But first here's what I am using:
-2 x 8 unit rack mounts
-2 x handles
-T-nuts to attach the rack mounts
-1 1/2" x 3/4" bracing
-3/4" plywood
-carpet to cover the case
*will update as I add parts but these are the basics of the build

Home depot will cut to dimensions for you so I had them cut me 2 x 19 7/8" pieces and 2 x 12" x 16.25" pieces. I figure the the extra 7/8" will be more than enough to compensate for carpet and the rack mounts and I'll just adjust my bracing to fill any extra space. For this project I'm using mostly 1 5/8" wood screws and 1 1/4" wood screws.

Today was the first actual day of construction I'll try to keep an updated thread going so you can track my progress if you are interested. Today I didn't make a ton of progress because I got started them decide to go rock climbing haha. But at this point I have one side connected to the bottom fully braced. I'll get a photo tomorrow. So far I have used a ton of screws probably a lot more than I need to but I figure it's going to be covered with carpet so I might as well screw the heck out of it.

Will keep you posted on the process I hope to finish the actual box within the next day or two depending on my music schedule.

-Kevin

Mr. G. · 06-25-2010, 09:55 AM

Sounds like you're off to a good start!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the top and bottom pieces need to be 20.5" wide? Assuming that the side pieces will be on the inside (common construction practice). You need exactly 19" between the inside walls. At least, that's how I built my desk, and my rack gear fits perfectly.

I might not fully understand your construction plan, though.

SeanJKVX · 06-25-2010, 10:02 AM

sounds pretty kool. What gear are you planning to use it for?

kdigennaro · 06-25-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. G.

Sounds like you're off to a good start!

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the top and bottom pieces need to be 20.5" wide? Assuming that the side pieces will be on the inside (common construction practice). You need exactly 19" between the inside walls. At least, that's how I built my desk, and my rack gear fits perfectly.

I might not fully understand your construction plan, though.

Thanks Mr.G,
I actually did this box unconventionally and to be honest I'm not quite sure why lol the sides but up against the wood. I remember planning this out and there was a reason for doing this but honestly I don't remember what it was.
-Kevin

Edit: as for gear right now I really only need it for some interfaces and my JMP-1

Ash · 06-25-2010, 07:47 PM

I plan to have a gun-cabinet type storage for my gear. At the bottom will be my amps and gear, and hung up like clothes at the top, my guitars.

I really look forward to seeing this finished. Also, check out Instructables.com if you ever want some inspiration or how-tos.

kdigennaro · 06-26-2010, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashven

I plan to have a gun-cabinet type storage for my gear. At the bottom will be my amps and gear, and hung up like clothes at the top, my guitars.

I really look forward to seeing this finished. Also, check out Instructables.com if you ever want some inspiration or how-tos.

Thanks for the link man, and good luck with your project! I will post some photos tomorrow I want to get a little further before I start posting them.

-Kevin

kdigennaro · 06-29-2010, 06:12 PM

Sorry for the delay on posting the images been a bit busy vacuuming water out of our studio... lol

Here's where I am so far,

So far I haven't really had any major issues. The one thing that was an issue was the wood home depot sold me for bracing, it was horrible and kept cracking. I ended up finding some better quality bracing at a local hardware store which solved my problem.

Next step is basically carpet+installing the brackets

Enjoy!
-Kevin

cheezy95 · 06-29-2010, 06:35 PM

I built my own guitar rack out of pvc and some foam and glue, holds 5 guitar and it works pretty well.

Mr. G. · 06-29-2010, 11:15 PM

Lookin' good bud!

kdigennaro · 06-30-2010, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezy95

I built my own guitar rack out of pvc and some foam and glue, holds 5 guitar and it works pretty well.

Nice mac, but this isn't a guitar rack, its for guitar effects. but either way wouldn't mind seeing some photos of that guitar rack

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. G.

Lookin' good bud!

Thanks Mr. G, had my dad take a look at it, he's an architect, he said that it is as solid as a rock I was going to use 8 bolts to hold the brackets in but he was explaining how 3 would be more than enough for a 16" span

The next step is carpet, then painting the wood mounts for the brackets (the missing piece of bracing) black. I'm going to use screws to hold the actual units in so the mounting pieces will be installed in a way that they are easy to swap out if the wood gets weak or I need to move stuff around.

All in all the project as been going good so far looking forward to seeing the final result.

Even decided to build a custom desk to house the rack I'll post some pics of that as well eventually.

-Kevin

06-25-2010, 07:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
kdigennaro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 500	Rack Case in the Making Alright so I decided to build my own rack case instead of buying one. I've been working with tools since I was 3 or 4 and come from a family of carpenters engineers and architects. Anyways today was day one of the project. But first here's what I am using: -2 x 8 unit rack mounts -2 x handles -T-nuts to attach the rack mounts -1 1/2" x 3/4" bracing -3/4" plywood -carpet to cover the case will update as I add parts but these are the basics of the build Home depot will cut to dimensions for you so I had them cut me 2 x 19 7/8" pieces and 2 x 12" x 16.25" pieces. I figure the the extra 7/8" will be more than enough to compensate for carpet and the rack mounts and I'll just adjust my bracing to fill any extra space. For this project I'm using mostly 1 5/8" wood screws and 1 1/4" wood screws. Today was the first actual day of construction I'll try to keep an updated thread going so you can track my progress if you are interested. Today I didn't make a ton of progress because I got started them decide to go rock climbing haha. But at this point I have one side connected to the bottom fully braced. I'll get a photo tomorrow. So far I have used a ton of screws probably a lot more than I need to but I figure it's going to be covered with carpet so I might as well screw the heck out of it. Will keep you posted on the process I hope to finish the actual box within the next day or two depending on my music schedule. -Kevin __________________ My band: www.myspace.com/nascentdescent Live Each Day to the fullest because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Music is more than just an art, it's a life style. If you need a website hit me up I'd be happy to help out, http://www.digennarodesigns.com

06-25-2010, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mr. G. Commander-in-Chief Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 5,372	Sounds like you're off to a good start! Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the top and bottom pieces need to be 20.5" wide? Assuming that the side pieces will be on the inside (common construction practice). You need exactly 19" between the inside walls. At least, that's how I built my desk, and my rack gear fits perfectly. I might not fully understand your construction plan, though. __________________ SQUIRREL!!!!!!! (a reference from the movie UP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmsLUNFk_Qg), and my attention deficit personality... it is not my nickname)

06-25-2010, 10:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
SeanJKVX Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belfast, Ireland Posts: 832	sounds pretty kool. What gear are you planning to use it for? __________________ http://www.thestormcrows.co.uk/

06-29-2010, 06:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
kdigennaro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 500	Sorry for the delay on posting the images been a bit busy vacuuming water out of our studio... lol Here's where I am so far, So far I haven't really had any major issues. The one thing that was an issue was the wood home depot sold me for bracing, it was horrible and kept cracking. I ended up finding some better quality bracing at a local hardware store which solved my problem. Next step is basically carpet+installing the brackets Enjoy! -Kevin __________________ My band: www.myspace.com/nascentdescent Live Each Day to the fullest because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Music is more than just an art, it's a life style. *If you need a website hit me up I'd be happy to help out, http://www.digennarodesigns.com

06-29-2010, 06:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
cheezy95 Dated a prawn Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: City of Evil, Las Vegas Posts: 314	I built my own guitar rack out of pvc and some foam and glue, holds 5 guitar and it works pretty well. __________________ What the hell is this box doing below my post? WHO DO YOU WORK FOR!? I don't understand why my phone keeps breaking when I give it a bath

06-25-2010, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ash Band Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,252	I plan to have a gun-cabinet type storage for my gear. At the bottom will be my amps and gear, and hung up like clothes at the top, my guitars. I really look forward to seeing this finished. Also, check out Instructables.com if you ever want some inspiration or how-tos.

06-29-2010, 11:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mr. G. Commander-in-Chief Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 5,372	Lookin' good bud! __________________ SQUIRREL!!!!!!! (a reference from the movie UP (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmsLUNFk_Qg), and my attention deficit personality... it is not my nickname)

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