Okay, they're a little crude, but this is the first wood working project I've done. A while back I got an itch to put my tube amps back in my system, but I had no place for them on my TV stand. So, in a moment of inspiration I decided to build my own stand for each amp. I'm really surprised how well they turned out and now I have this weird compulsion to build more things.
Close-up of spikes. I spent a lot of time thinking how I wanted to install these. In the end, I drilled some pilot holes and pounded them in place with a block of wood and a heavy mallet.
Here's the stand in place with the tube amp.
The other side. As you can see, not a whole lot of room.
All in all, this was a very satisfying project. I think I spent a total of $60-70 bucks. The spikes were the most expensive things at about $20 per set of four. Initially, I think I wanted to go DIY to save money, but then it changed to simply wanting to do a project from start to finish. Believe me, if I can do something like these, you guys can, too!
These are things I learned:
1. Do not have a Home Depot employee cut your board, even if it is free. The first time I told the guy, "Cut this in half." He gave me one piece 10 inches long and the other 16. The second board I measured for him. . .
2. Sanding sucks. Especially when your hand slips and you get that splinter under your fingernail.
3. A little bit of wood glue goes a long way.
4. A rag is much better at applying stain than a brush.
5. Patience is a virtue.
6. Do not do a project in your parent's garage especially if they throw the cats in there at night to sleep unless you enjoy wiping dirty paw prints off the wood every day.
