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Cheapskate DIY Spikes

Andyman

Andyman

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I took my Econowaves off the 11" stands I had them on last week to move them around a bit and try to get some more bass out of them. Now they're a bit much, so I'm thinking of raising them up a bit and spiking them. I'm on carpeted cement, so I'm not worried about the slab.

Being a creative sort, I've decided to us the top platform of the stands with some outriggers on it for spikes. And because every new idea should have a prototype, I've decided to use some lag bolts as my spikes. They're pointy and if I use hardwood, they should carve some nice strong threads to keep them set. Best part is I'm pretty sure all the stuff is right out in the garage.

Pics and test results to follow later today!!!
 
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Another option would be to go by Walmart and buy some arrow points. They are cheap and all you need to do is drill a pilot hole in the bottom of the base for them to sit in.
 
I was thinking about that too, but this slab isn't very level and I like the idea of just cranking on the bolt to adjust the length.

Remember, this is just a prototype; no cabinet damage done as all I'm doing is attaching some strips to the scrap stand tops and drilling holes in them for the lags. I may get fancy if I like it. But right now I'm only finding 2 lag bots out there and I need 8.
 
Crappy pic of the prototype before sliding it under the speaker. Just a couple 3/4" plywood strips screwed to the 1/2" sheet of particleboard that was the top of the old 11" tall stands. It actually does a very good job of leveling it.

As to the sonics, it's hard to say. At first I thought the bass diminished, but now I'm not so sure. One thing is for sure, the speaker sure are a lot harder to move since they won't slide anymore...

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Andyman said:
I was thinking about that too, but this slab isn't very level and I like the idea of just cranking on the bolt to adjust the length.
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Hope it works out for you. Just a comment on field points- if you want adjustable spikes, simply epoxy aluminium arrow inserts into the bottom of the cabs and use a nut to adjust height between point and cab.
 
PE has speaker spikes for .48 cents on buyout. I bought 50 of them. Solid coated steel. I could send you 8 of them free if you want, as I'm never going to use all of them. They have free shipping for like a $100 purchase, and I had 80 bucks of stuff I needed, which would have added about 20 worth of shipping, so I just got these :D
 
Wardsweb said:
Another option would be to go by Walmart and buy some arrow points. They are cheap and all you need to do is drill a pilot hole in the bottom of the base for them to sit in.
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Excellent idea! I have some old arrows laying around too. :thmbsp:

I made these stand and currently using wood screws as spikes. :sigh:
Both sets use wood screws.

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halo, get those screws off the table! With the weight of that M10 you are going to leave some damage to the table top. Oh nice DIY stands.
 
Haha to avoid angering the wife with screws or other sharp spikes on the Nice floors, tables or shelves you can try this out.

Take some "duct seal" and roll out a nice flat piece that will fit perfectly under your speaker/stand. Push down to get it to "stick" and your done. This is very effective, I could hear the difference in a pair of minimus 7's right away (rather shocking difference). When removing this mod some residue may be left behind, Naptha quickly cleans that residue away.

My .02$

Cheers,
Rudy
 
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