component and stand feet

[m4rz]

Just in the process of building my TNT Flexy rack, well at least my variation. I am using 5/8" threaded rod x4 to keep the unit together. It will only sit about 36" tall, and have 4 shelves. Each shelf is 2 x 3/4" maple ply glued together with poplar edging (it's cheap and the contrast will hopefully be nice). My amp will sit on the bottom shelf, and the other components of course will follow. I am also building the tnt sandbox for my TT as I believe this will provide great isolation.
First question, which "feet" or "isolation cones" can I buy for the TT sandbox that won't break the bank and still provide decent isolation (Sub $50 CAD for 4)?

Also, which feet are recommended for the rack? There are many posts about wheels, acorn nuts, grinding the tips of the bottom part of the rods to a spike, etc. Is there a better way? (same budget for the rack "feet" as the above). Will wheels in fact work?

sidebar: I originally had my TT on a nice "audio" rack, but there was so much feedback that my subs seemed to jump in and out erratically. I am hoping that this rack, and the sandbox will eliminate this...thoughts?

 

[Mark B]

I used levelers for my custom rack.

 

[Maron]

These are the ones I use . I really like them , you cant beat them for the money . They are available in several finishes .

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=240-717

Post some pics of your project please . I would like to see your version of the TNT rack . :thmbsp:

 

[Chazb11]

I use levelers too, but Home Depot calls them 5/8" sleeve nuts. They also sell furniture glide pads that fit on the nuts perfectly! (which is what you see in my pic)

 

[mhilton777]

I used rubber furniture feet on my flexy. They work great and don't scratch my floor. Here is a pic of mine.

 

[m4rz]

I will post some in progress pics once I get at it again.
Maron -> I will probably get some of those for my TT sandbox. The silver look quite excellent.
Chazb11 -> I was just there and surprised how much they each are ($4). I will check Brafasco as that's where I got all the hardware.

Are any of you using rubber washers or something else? I have a bunch of spare pond rubber that I may cut for the rubber washers.

 

[m4rz]

Here's some pics of the shelves...will be cutting up the edging tomorrow and assembling. I will use a router for the edges once they are all assembled.
I have also included a pic of the base of the TT Sandbox and hope to get that completed this weekend...and I will probably use the Dayton DSS4-CH Chrome Speaker Spikes as I think they will look good.
My only issue is what stain to use. I want it to be light enough to show off the grain.

 

[Urizen]

Also, which feet are recommended for the rack?

I use these with fine results.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SMSPIKE

 

[m4rz]

Those are perfect!! Thanks.

Edit: does anyone know where these can be purchased in Canada (Salamader Mega Spike)?

 

[m4rz]

I wasn't able to find any teflon or rubber washers that would fit properly and not cost a fortune. My dad has a number of ponds that he has used a liner for. He had some spare rubber, it is quite thick and durable. Anyway, I cut them up to the appropriate size and used them instead. I haven't decided what stain to use for the TNT rack as of yet, and did not router the edges. I put the rack together, everything fit well and used heavy duty wheels until I can get the Salamander Mega Spikes. Once I have the spikes, I will leave the wheels on so if I have to move it I just will remove the spikes and use the wheels. I will post pics tomorrow as I am currently enjoying some vinyl.