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So I built my speaker stands last night... The top and bottom wood pieces are 1.5" in width each. For some reason I had in my head they were 6" total height added to the stand (both sets equal 6"). So I go ahead (may I mention with my wife, who was stoked to help out build my DIY gear, including my flexi rack) and cut the PVC pipe and the all threaded rod. I cut the PVC pipe for 15" (15" + 6" is 21", perfect height). I then cut the all theaded rod to 20.25", I start to put it together and realize that I am 3" out!!!!! So now, intead of my speakers being 40" tall, they are 37" tall, the tweeter is around the 35" mark. I am kind of an obsess freak over little stuff like this, but is it worth it to buy another PVC pipe and all threaded rod and cut it correctly? Will I notice a huge difference in those 3" of height? My other option was to get spikes for the bottoms of the stands. After some research, they cost too much, which is why I went with a DIY project in the beginning...I have no pictures but my style of stand is like the picture below...
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Man, that sounds like what happens when I do a project... I would say don't worry about it, but if it's going to drive you batty, redo it.
I thought I had seen spikes for a pretty low price somewhere; perhaps someone on the boards will remember the link.
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ya, I think I have decided just to pick up some more PVC Pipe...this time around I will do the job correctly...sheesh.
I think I will notice a difference in sound stage...but it won't be major, thats for sure.
I was in total disbelief all night last night...grumbling to myself as I was setting up the media room.
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I think the saying should be measure twice, think about it for awhile, measure again, think some more, measure one last time, cut, d'oh!
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I ran in to the same problem with some molding in my basement HT. I even cut it three times and it was STILL too short.
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I ran in to the same problem with some molding in my basement HT. I even cut it three times and it was STILL too short.
man...that must have been frusterating!!! I would completly lose it after 3 tries...
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Try adding another piece of wood to the bottom plate, cut to extend about a 1/2" beyond the existing base in all directions. It will give you more height, a heavier base, and an interesting architectural detail. I'll sketch up something and show you what I mean next time we cross paths (I just love to draw ).
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Try adding another piece of wood to the bottom plate, cut to extend about a 1/2" beyond the existing base in all directions. It will give you more height, a heavier base, and an interesting architectural detail. I'll sketch up something and show you what I mean next time we cross paths (I just love to draw ).
I can't just add more wood, I purchased 3/4" plywood with a oak veneer on it...and stained it too...much easier to get more PVC and ATR...would take about 10 mins to cut and assemble (not counting painting time for the PVC).
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you could make another plate for on the bottom and a little wider. Just cut 2 " strips 45 degree angle and screw them on the bottom so they protrude 1" or so wider on the front and sides. Then cut a square piece a little wider than the base again and router a nice edge on it. It would give you 1.5" more hieght a little more stable and look nice.
BTW.. they look nice I made a set a few years back with MDF and painted it black and put the high gloss coating to them. I may end up making them again for my son
Last edited by axiom_man; 03/14/07 04:40 PM.
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Could always put Spikes on the bottom to raise it up an couple inches ?
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