Materials: 2x Molger benches (birch), Parts Express speaker spikes, 4x 5/16" dowels, glue
Description: I have been looking for a stereo rack for quite some time. It seems the size i was looking for is unusual. I was inspired by the recently featured Lack rack. Nice, but not quite what I was looking for. While researching, I came across a audio journalist that used Ikea Molger benches without modification as equipment racks. I figured with a little Ikea hacking I could get what I have been looking for.
This hack starts with 2 Molger benches. Each bench comes with 2 sides with legs and 2 shelves. With a circular saw, I cut 3" off the legs of one bench and cut off the top 6" of the 2nd bench. I attached the 6" section to the top of the 1st bench. I drilled short holes in the mating surfaces of that joint, and joined it with a dowel and glue for strength. Once the sides were dry, I assembled the unit as you normally would but with one extra shelf. Lastly I added spikes to the feet for a little audiophile cred.
I am pleased with how it looks. The wood looks much better than the picture on the website. More like maple than pine.
Note: the space for components is 30" wide, not enough for two standard components side by side but it works for what I have.
~ Danny, NJ
Looks nice....I'm curious what kind of speakers and gear that is.
ReplyDeleteI think most stereo components are around 18" deep and the Molger shelves are slightly less than 15" deep. Was this an issue for you?
ReplyDeleteMy deepest component is 14.5", a Sony Blu-ray. The other components are 10 to 12" deep. The speakers are Quad 21Ls. The amp is a Magnum IA 170 (out of business, I believe). Bel Canto DAC, AppleTV, Fios Box and old NAD turntable. The small MiniWatt tube amp is really for another system. An odd mix of stuff to be sure. -Danny
ReplyDeletehow much weight this setup can handle.. i am planning to keep a preamp, two power amp and heavy center channela dn a tv on it..possible???
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