McMaster sells the extruded aluminum posts and fittings, but not in black. I don't have the catalogue at home right now. I'm sure that somebody can post the website. Goodluck on your project. I was considering doing the same thing. Once I figured my time and effort plus material costs into the picture, just ordering the kits looked like a better plan to me.
"DIY" Salamander Synergy 40/Twin 40 Audio Rack....
Hello All:
How are you all doing??? I would like to undertake an ambitious project sometimes in the near future. And that is build me a rack that looks like the Salamander Synergy 40 or a Synergy Twin 40 (not an "Architecht Series" rack). The reason why I would like an Salamander Synergy Rack is not because it will provide me with an excellent place in which to put my audio system, but it will add a sense of elegance to the decor of my listening room. And though, I am turned on by the looks and the beauty of these racks, as well as their method of construction and their functionality, I am sort of turned off by the high prices these racks seem to command. And although, I still would love to get one, what I don't want to do is pay $1,500.00+ for Salamander to build me one. So therefore, I would like to see if I could build one myself using the same exact components (except for the woods, unless I can get those from Home Depot or Lowes as well) that Salamander uses to build theirs with, but with the extra benefit of saving money because I would've somehow gotten materials myself (by getting them at a home improvement store) and built it myself as well. And one other benefit of building the rack yourself is that you could design and build the rack exactly the way you want it. How I plan to do mine is provide a section in which I can put my other components (except my amp..... my amp will be placed on another stand that is outside of the rack itself, and will be located much closer to the speakers), and one other section to put my power conditioner in as well. And I would also like an unfinished top, so that I can put me a nice slab of marble on top of it to make it look even nicer. But, what I would like to know is this:
(01). Is it EVEN possible at all to build a "DIY" rack that look like the Salamander 40 or Salamander Twin 40???
(02). And if so, what do I need, and where can I go to obtain these materials (like those posts with the grooves in which you can slide slabs of wood into....... that's the main thing I am interested in....... after I obtains those metal posts, I can go to either Home Depot, Lowes, or a place that specializes in wood to get the rest of the pieces to build the rack with))??
I have already went on to Salamander's website and downloaded the blueprints to the rack/shelf itself yesterday (it is at "http://www.mander.com" for those who would be interested) and plan to take them to either Home Depot or Lowes in the near future to tell them about my project, and how do I go about doing it. And more importantly, whether or not do they have the materials to allow me to start on the project. And if not, then maybe the can tell me where I can go to obtain them.
Has anyone ever built a "DIY" rack that looks like a Salamander Synergy 40 (or Twin 40) with the metal sides and the doors on it??? And if so, how did you go about it??? Where did you get your materials from???? And how much do they cost??? And while you're at it, could you tell me about the quality of your job as well??? Any responses will be highly appreciated/
Thanks In Advance.........
--Charles--
P.S.: The equipment that I plan to house in this rack will include my Preamp, Tuner, CD Players/DACs, Cassette Deck and my Power Conditioner, while leaving some empty shelves for future component additions like a Phono Stage. My future Turntable/Arm/Cartridge System will occupy the VERY top shelf of my new rack, and with exception of the slab of marble which will be used to finish it, it will be unoccupied as well, until the Turntable finally arrives.
How are you all doing??? I would like to undertake an ambitious project sometimes in the near future. And that is build me a rack that looks like the Salamander Synergy 40 or a Synergy Twin 40 (not an "Architecht Series" rack). The reason why I would like an Salamander Synergy Rack is not because it will provide me with an excellent place in which to put my audio system, but it will add a sense of elegance to the decor of my listening room. And though, I am turned on by the looks and the beauty of these racks, as well as their method of construction and their functionality, I am sort of turned off by the high prices these racks seem to command. And although, I still would love to get one, what I don't want to do is pay $1,500.00+ for Salamander to build me one. So therefore, I would like to see if I could build one myself using the same exact components (except for the woods, unless I can get those from Home Depot or Lowes as well) that Salamander uses to build theirs with, but with the extra benefit of saving money because I would've somehow gotten materials myself (by getting them at a home improvement store) and built it myself as well. And one other benefit of building the rack yourself is that you could design and build the rack exactly the way you want it. How I plan to do mine is provide a section in which I can put my other components (except my amp..... my amp will be placed on another stand that is outside of the rack itself, and will be located much closer to the speakers), and one other section to put my power conditioner in as well. And I would also like an unfinished top, so that I can put me a nice slab of marble on top of it to make it look even nicer. But, what I would like to know is this:
(01). Is it EVEN possible at all to build a "DIY" rack that look like the Salamander 40 or Salamander Twin 40???
(02). And if so, what do I need, and where can I go to obtain these materials (like those posts with the grooves in which you can slide slabs of wood into....... that's the main thing I am interested in....... after I obtains those metal posts, I can go to either Home Depot, Lowes, or a place that specializes in wood to get the rest of the pieces to build the rack with))??
I have already went on to Salamander's website and downloaded the blueprints to the rack/shelf itself yesterday (it is at "http://www.mander.com" for those who would be interested) and plan to take them to either Home Depot or Lowes in the near future to tell them about my project, and how do I go about doing it. And more importantly, whether or not do they have the materials to allow me to start on the project. And if not, then maybe the can tell me where I can go to obtain them.
Has anyone ever built a "DIY" rack that looks like a Salamander Synergy 40 (or Twin 40) with the metal sides and the doors on it??? And if so, how did you go about it??? Where did you get your materials from???? And how much do they cost??? And while you're at it, could you tell me about the quality of your job as well??? Any responses will be highly appreciated/
Thanks In Advance.........
--Charles--
P.S.: The equipment that I plan to house in this rack will include my Preamp, Tuner, CD Players/DACs, Cassette Deck and my Power Conditioner, while leaving some empty shelves for future component additions like a Phono Stage. My future Turntable/Arm/Cartridge System will occupy the VERY top shelf of my new rack, and with exception of the slab of marble which will be used to finish it, it will be unoccupied as well, until the Turntable finally arrives.