Project DIY Speaker Stand: Assembly

Assembly

Ikea Vika Inge Leg A

Cost: $20 ea

Design: I decided to use 3 legs on each stand rather than 4 thinking it would be more sturdy and all the weight would be distributed evenly on all 3 legs rather than if the floor is imbalanced and the stand would be wobbly.

The surface was prepared and the board was measured and marked.

Holes for the screws were drilled before because screwing directly into the chopping board was not an easy task (hardwood). As the screws provided with the leg stands were 5mm thick, I used a 3mm drill bit.

Rather than screwing all 5 holes, 3 screws were sufficient to hold the plate in place.

The legs were then fastened to the base plate.

Isolators are used to separate speakers from stand. Blue tack could be used but as it does tend to disintegrate, it should be replaced every year or so.

And the result being:

This could be the front

Or this

Pluspoints

- - I think it looks uber stylish, rather than plain black stereotypical speaker stands that cost more. If I do not use it as a speaker stand in the future, it would make very weird looking bed side tables.

- -It does make quite a solid stand.

- -A satisfaction that comes DIY projects.

Setbacks

- -First and foremost, them being table legs, they can be a little tall. Ideally, the tweeters of the speakers should be around the height of your ears when listening. With my small frame, it certainly does not help if I’m slouched on the couch.

- -As the chopping board is of a certain size, the legs can only be spread a certain distance. It could be sturdier if spread further.

- -Current rubber pieces that come with the stand, does not sit too well on carpet. Might change these with proper speaker spikes at a future point in time.

Future work

- -I may try to see what it looks like with four legs

- -Will certainly change the rubber bits to speaker spikes in the future.

- -Looking to re-veneer my speakers.

Project DIY Speaker Stand: It's coming into being

I have thought about it, talked about it, mulled over it. Went back to thinking and talking and mulling and thinking and talking and mulling. This has been a project that’s been on hold for more than a year.

I’ve made progress! I actually bought something to start.

Vue solid rubber wood chopping board

Dimensions: 36cm x 24cm x 4cm

Weight: 2.4kg each

Cost: $49.95 x 40% x 2 = $59.90

This makes one solid sturdy base for the speakers. Weight of the base is important in ensuring that speakers are sitting on a stand that is heavy and solid to dampen vibrations. That’s the concept anyway. It’s just as how hollow speaker stands are filled with sand to dampen vibrations and prevent unwanted ringing and resonance.

Alternatives: Any other solid block of wood. I chose the chopping board because of it’s solidity, weight and anything on sale makes a good bargain.

Before proceeding further, the two pieces of chopping boards were treated with lemon oil. I used Formby’s lemon oil treatment. This helps prevent the wood from drying and cracking.

Surfaces were wiped clean and lemon oil was applied with a kitchen towel.

Alternative: Any type of vegetable oil or wood treatment can do the job. I chose lemon oil because it’s an existing bottle that I have. I use it to treat my guitar occasionally.

Next up: Installation of stands.



Disclaimer: This is a documentation of a work of progress of an interest. It's not meant to be a try-hard wannabe post. Ideas were generated from forums and discussions of many brighter, smarter people.