Boomzilla's Custom Equipment Stand
Apr 26, 2019 21:24:34 GMT -5
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Post by Boomzilla on Apr 26, 2019 21:24:34 GMT -5
I get lots of questions so...
My equipment stand started out as a Sanus Euro stand:
Note the bottom tube that supports the shelf. I discovered, while reviewing some McIntosh equipment that the weight limit of the light-gauge bottom tubing could easily be exceeded. When this happens, the tube deforms and the feet, spikes, or rollers attached to that bottom tube tend to be pushed into the tube, making the entire stand tilt. The remainder of the stand seemed more sturdy - only the bottom tube was prone to indentation.
To solve this problem, I removed the bottom tube and the bottom risers. Instead, I bought larger, more sturdy casters from Amazon. I screwed the casters securely to the bottom equipment shelf, using five casters (one for each corner and one in the center). Now I could seat two mother-in-laws on the stand without strain or damage to the shelves or to the floors.
This may not look as elegant as the original Euro stand, but it is far more practical, far easier to roll, and can hold a LOT more weight.
Cheers - Boom
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My equipment stand started out as a Sanus Euro stand:
Note the bottom tube that supports the shelf. I discovered, while reviewing some McIntosh equipment that the weight limit of the light-gauge bottom tubing could easily be exceeded. When this happens, the tube deforms and the feet, spikes, or rollers attached to that bottom tube tend to be pushed into the tube, making the entire stand tilt. The remainder of the stand seemed more sturdy - only the bottom tube was prone to indentation.
To solve this problem, I removed the bottom tube and the bottom risers. Instead, I bought larger, more sturdy casters from Amazon. I screwed the casters securely to the bottom equipment shelf, using five casters (one for each corner and one in the center). Now I could seat two mother-in-laws on the stand without strain or damage to the shelves or to the floors.
This may not look as elegant as the original Euro stand, but it is far more practical, far easier to roll, and can hold a LOT more weight.
Cheers - Boom
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