The Official Flexy Rack Thread
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Asmodeus2112
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No, and then it would be a PITA to adjust. Maybe you set and forget, but I purposely chose flexy so I could adjust it often.
FisherNewb
New Member
I don't think lock washers would make it any harder to adjust, but I've decided not to use them.
Asmodeus2112
Super Member
Ah, my bad reading comprehension. I was thinking lock nuts, not washers. Sorry.
Here is a closeup of hardware I used. I haven't had hex nuts come loose.
Washer, flat, rubber, cloth inserted, 5/8" x 1-3/4." I paid $0.60 each on ebay, in 2018. They are quite firm. And don't easily compress.
Black oxide finished rods, washers and nuts don't stand out so much. I prefered the look. But more challenging to find locally. Had to order.
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The copper rods wouldn't be permanently affixed....just slipped on.
I should have said “adjusted without equipment removal and disassembly of the rack”.
NBPK402
Active Member
Here is my triple wide flexi-rack.Rack is made of Perota hardwood and steel plates separated by a rubber bushing and a aluminum bushing. There are 7(7) 6mm allthread rods with carbonfiber tubing and (4) 5/8-11 allthread rods. The rack rides on 8 stainless steel ball casters. I am in the progress of making some frames for each side that will be wrapped in AT fabric for shielding from dust. In the picture I have 2 of my horn grills in place to try out.
Here's a couple examples. Peruse McMaster website. I searched 5/8-11 feet. There are many others up to pricey $46 each. Other industrial supply houses may also have. Like MSC Supply, I haven't checked.
I used all black oxide finished hardware on my Flexy. Most came from Zero.
NBPK402
Active Member
Perfect! Thank you very much.
Well huh. I made myself one of these back in 1998. Had no idea it was an actual thing...
Another Flexy rack. I used 3/4" all thread and fasteners, and allthread coupling nuts as feet for adjusting level. The butcher block shelves are from reclaimed wood floors from shipping containers I think. They are a bit more rustic than some, but I like the look. Found some 3/4-10 stainless steel cap nuts for the top of the allthread. Vinyl will go on bottom once I get the rack in.
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I like those speaker stands!...and of course the flexi rack is pretty dang cool too
The stands are actually solid wood stools made by Haussmann and sold all over the place online. They have different designs in quite a few different heights.
NBPK402
Active Member
I made my first one in 1990...a coffee table, then a typical flexi style in 2010, and now a triple wide. For some reason I keep coming back to this type of rack.
