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Compatible Outrigger recommendations for Vienna Acoustics Bach Grands Speakers

Sila881

Sila881

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I recently purchased a pair of Vienna Acoustics Bach Grands. The VA spikes do not offer nearly enough stability on my hardwood floors. I’ve been searching online for compatible outriggers, however the Bachs use M10 (10 mm diameter bolts) with a threaded length of approximately 16 mm (the cabinet wood is met at the end of the 16 mm length bolt holes). I am unable to find outriggers with bolts larger than M8. Can anyone recommend outriggers that would work? Alternately, I imagine a few folks here on AK may have machine shops and may be able to construct the cross bars with compatible sized 10mm bolt holes? Perhaps I may be able to utilize my existing VA spikes into the construction as well. I sincerely appreciate any help- thank you!
 

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I made lots of them from some 1/4" Aluminum plate found at the scrap yard for cheap.

Cut it into rectangles 12" X 20" up to 18" X 24" using a 12$ pallet blade on a circular saw.

Then a belt sander finishes the edges and can also give a "Brushed" Aluminum look.

Lastly four 5/16" threaded holes and some long bolts from Home Depot.

Made using a drill, Tap, Belt sander and a circular saw.

Here are pictures of the B&W 802 stands I made for the 2001 CES (Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas) (For sale).

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Buck Rogers said:
I made lots of them from some 1/4" Aluminum plate found at the scrap yard for cheap.

Cut it into rectangles 12" X 20" up to 18" X 24" using a 12$ pallet blade on a circular saw.

Then a belt sander finishes the edges and can also give a "Brushed" Aluminum look.

Lastly four 5/16" threaded holes and some long bolts from Home Depot.

Made using a drill, Tap, Belt sander and a circular saw.

Here are pictures of the B&W 802 stands I made for the 2001 CES (Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas) (For sale).

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Thank you very much for your response, and my sincere apologies for the delay. That is a superb and solid stand you made. I do not have the tools and space atm to make a pair myself, however I may look into a local shop to fabricate something similar- or modify an outrigger type pair for the M10 bolts. Thank you again.
 
Take a trip to Home Depot and dig around the store.

I've gotten inspiration from there many times seeing what they sell for home builders and gardeners.

Also many Metal fabrication and woodworking shops are starting to hurt for work so they might be in a position to make something for you.

:)
 
I will for sure make some local calls- thank you! :) I plan to make the drive to the nearest HD soon and will be sure to make the time to look around. I recently picked up some pre cut walnut to construct stands for my OLA's (I do have a drill and a few other basic wood working supplies). Very excited about both projects!
 
I was just at HD and bought a couple of Flanges to adapt HF drivers onto my large Community horns.

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