d.i.y rack system

[oskyle1567]

PVC rack i built I got all the supplies at a local lumber store they would probably cut it on site for you if you have all the specs at hand. I assembeled mine in a small apartment just need a box of screws and electric drill or just a screw driver that's what i used took allot longer but didn't have an electric one.

[Billy305]

I'd probably recommend purchasing one of these if you don't have any tools to build one. http://www.cserpents.com/C_Serpents/RACK_SYSTEMS.html

By the time you buy all the tools and hardware necessary to build a rack, you'll have already surpassed the price of one of these. I've heard nothing but good things about this company as well. Although, if you're planning on continually building racks because you will be growing your collection, then buying power tools would be worth the investment. If you'd like to know what tools I use, pm me and I'll give you a list.

Hes local to me and I've seen his racks. They are really nice. My next rack will be from him


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[AlexCaldecott]

Does anyone know of any good uk based companies??


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[NickC85]

Does anyone know of any good uk based companies??


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Hi, after doing a bit of research for my self i have come across a couple of UK based racking company's.
http://www.pro-racks.com/
http://www.euroracks.co/default.html
Not in the uk but can deliver to uk
http://www.lpracks.com/racks-adult.html

looking of getting a rack or two my self but then been looking at building them as it will be cheaper in the long run.
Hope the links help you
All the best
Nick

[AlexCaldecott]

Thanks Nick!




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[BleedingOrange36]

It really depends how much do you plan on building? Building is no doubt cheaper, but takes time and effort and in your case an initial investment of tools. If your just needing a few racks, you might be better off buying. but if your going to make this a big hobby.... cheap as possible, you could make due with a circular saw, drill, tape measure, and a chalk line or straight edge. If you wanna make it easier on yourself and open a little more possibility, you can buy a table saw, I picked mine up for 100 bucks on craigslist, but that's going to be variable obviously. A single stack rack is really easy, most common way is to cut your sides as 1 piece and screw the shelves into the side at the right height. Wire flexwatt up ( i suggest a soldering iron over using those clips) , add thermostat, and your done. Other little things are drill bits, philips bit for drill, screws, soldering flux, solder, cord with plug, duct tape,

I did all this with a table saw and everything else mentioned above. The cages i used a miter saw on the doors.





so yea tools can be a great investment, but really depends on how much you want to do. buying is a lot easier, less time consuming, and depending on your skills a better product.

The bottom cages look sick man. That is awesome with your helix flush mounted in the bottom.

[lunacyfx]

Would love the measurements on that last cage

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[OhhWatALoser]

36in long, 30in deep, 14in tall

[lunacyfx]

Whats the measurements for the doors and the trim also are those 45 degree angles for the cut on the doors

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[OhhWatALoser]

3 pieces are 1 x 2 with a 3/8 dado cut and the bottom is a 1x4 with a 3/8 dado cut, door was cut an 1/4 smaller than the inside, but added a 3/8 dado cut to overlap the outside.