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Post by lsdeep on Jan 4, 2014 22:28:40 GMT -5
just was experimenting around lately with spikes for diy speaker stands. ended up to use track/ running shoe spikes instead of insanely priced "high end" audio spikes. they do the job just fine and you get them for about $10 for a bag of 100/ 50/ 20 (depending on the brand etc.) at amazon. just thought i share that for everybody getting into any diy projects including spikes.  cheers, L |
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Post by jlafrenz on Jan 4, 2014 23:00:47 GMT -5
I thought about using track spikes at one point, but the problem I faced was that they really didn't have anything to thread into and they aren't exactly designed to go directly into wood. My solution was to get spikes like you would see on a punk rock jacket. I drilled a hole through the wood and and used the proper size machine screw going through the top and then screwed the spike on the bottom. The nice thing about this is you can use a washer in between to level the stands. www.studsandspikes.com/spike-tree-1-1-8-size-30-black-metal.html |
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Post by lsdeep on Jan 4, 2014 23:55:27 GMT -5
I thought about using track spikes at one point, but the problem I faced was that they really didn't have anything to thread into and they aren't exactly designed to go directly into wood. My solution was to get spikes like you would see on a punk rock jacket. I drilled a hole through the wood and and used the proper size machine screw going through the top and then screwed the spike on the bottom. The nice thing about this is you can use a washer in between to level the stands. www.studsandspikes.com/spike-tree-1-1-8-size-30-black-metal.htmlsounds like a interesting alternative as well. as for the running shoe spikes, i just bought something called "einschlagmuttern" . sorry, one of the rare cases where my english really hits a brickwall. basically nuts with some spikes you press or hammer into a previously drilled hole and they wont move/turn/twist etc. i guess you get the idea!? if so, post me the proper english name for them plz!!!! anyway, i like your idea very much as well! basically it is all just about the 'same effect - low cost' factor. sure there is stuff where quality cost money, but there is also so much rip-off in audio(phile) equipment/little tidbits. starting with crap like spikes, over cables etc. |
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Post by jlafrenz on Jan 4, 2014 23:59:40 GMT -5
I think I know what you are talking about. It is probably something that could be found in the furniture and or fasteners section at a hardware store.
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Post by jlafrenz on Jan 5, 2014 0:03:18 GMT -5
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Post by jlafrenz on Jan 5, 2014 0:06:50 GMT -5
lsdeep... I believe this is what you were referring to. They are called "T Nuts"  |
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Post by lsdeep on Jan 5, 2014 1:28:51 GMT -5
lsdeep... I believe this is what you were referring to. They are called "T Nuts" yep that's it - so t-nuts i used . thx mate. |
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Post by Boomzilla on Jan 5, 2014 6:36:17 GMT -5
By the way - be careful with t-nuts in particle board (mdf) cabinets. If you hang a screw on the grille cloth (as I did on a Magnepan), and try to force it, the t-nut will tear a hole in the particle board & come out completely. Then you'll have a "slightly larger than the t-nut" sized hole in the particle board with no way to repair it other than moving the mounting hole.
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Post by klinemj on Jan 5, 2014 9:18:07 GMT -5
Judd...do your spikes help make music like the Ramones, the Clash, etc. Sound better? Mark |
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Post by jlafrenz on Jan 5, 2014 9:55:54 GMT -5
Judd...do your spikes help make music like the Ramones, the Clash, etc. Sound better? Mark  |
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Post by emovac on Jan 6, 2014 2:40:18 GMT -5
herbiesaudiolab.net/spkrfeet.htmThis web site may help you with some ideas. I built some speaker platforms and used some of his anti vibration stuff and added my own sliders.
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Post by wolffcub on Jan 6, 2014 9:39:01 GMT -5
If it was me i would just get threaded inserts. You would find them right next to the t nuts at your local hardware shop.  I used these spikes when making my amp stands. Pack of 4 was only $13. each pack came with 4 metal spikes, 4 metal spake pads, and 4 inserts. Just drill the required insert hole size and you are done!  |
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