My New DIY Audio Rack (see Description area for links to resources)

This is my new 3-shelf audio/stereo rack for my music room to replace a stereo cabinet I've had for seven years. The rack was designed to fit in a limited existing space between my KEF 104/2 speakers and to allow for the display the beauty of my stereo gear and for ease of swapping gear (amps, preamps, CD player, cassette decks, and tuners) from time-to-time. My friend and neighbor was kind enough to allow me to work with him in his garage/shop to build the rack. I later sanded and finished the shelves and legs in my garage. I provide some simple sketches of the front and side views so that others might use them to create/build their own rack, maybe longer and/or wider. The shelves are purchased from Home Depot and are birch butcher block counter tops cut to size. The legs were planed and cut from a slab of African mahogany my friend had on hand.

General Finishes Oil-based Gel Stain - https://generalfinishes.com/wood-finishes-retail/oil-based-wood-stains-sealers/gel-stains

General Finishes Gel Top Coat Oil-based Urethane - https://generalfinishes.com/wood-finishes-retail/oil-based-topcoats/oil-based-gel-topcoat

Videos

https://youtu.be/ivNdrhre2io

https://youtu.be/cbyJu7aOwro

https://youtu.be/hZYj5wu8yBE

Bill of Materials (B.O.M.) Links

Note: I did not include a link for the 4 legs as we made them from raw stock.

(3) Birch Butcher Block Countertops - https://www.homedepot.com/p/HARDWOOD-REFLECTIONS-4-ft-L-x-25-in-D-Unfinished-Birch-Solid-Wood-Butcher-Block-Countertop-With-Eased-Edge-BBCT1502550/300688696

(1/2 Pint) General Finishes Java Gel Stain/Oil-based - https://www.amazon.com/General-Finishes-SH-Topcoat-Satin/dp/B00QU4IX6S/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/132-0694248-1014758?pd_rd_w=Ygiwl&content-id=amzn1.sym.116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_p=116f529c-aa4d-4763-b2b6-4d614ec7dc00&pf_rd_r=AS2KG5GQ8T55NHJ2NY8A&pd_rd_wg=yO0Ti&pd_rd_r=adaf4180-cdc1-4169-b7a3-07254e1cf58c&pd_rd_i=B00QU4IX6S&th=1

(2 Quarts) General Finishes Satin Top Coat Urethane/Oil-based - https://www.amazon.com/General-Finishes-SQ-Topcoat-quart/dp/B00ANLLRSA/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1QGSWRPOJ4T9Q&keywords=general%2Bfinishes%2Btop%2Bcoat&qid=1692801129&s=hi&sprefix=general%2Bfinishes%2Btop%2Bcoat%2Ctools%2C157&sr=1-8&th=1

(2 Packs) 2-inch Black Connector Bolts from Rockler - https://www.rockler.com/connector-bolts-black-oxide-connector-bolts

(2 Packs) 1/4"-20 Threaded Inserts from Rockler - https://www.rockler.com/steel-threaded-inserts-select-size

(1 Pack) Double Nail-On Glides from Rockler - https://www.rockler.com/double-nail-on-glides

Foam brushes to apply Gel Stain and Top Coats - https://www.homedepot.com/s/foam%20brushes?NCNI-5

I used 3 RollsBlue Paper Towels to apply Gel Stain and Top Coats - https://www.homedepot.com/s/blue%20paper%20towel?NCNI-5

Get a box of Vinyl gloves and face masks as the stain and top coats are toxic!

THANK YOU FOR WATCHING MY VIDEO!

Keep on spinning and enjoy your music!

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