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post #1 of 15
4/17/07 at 5:13pm
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I just finished building my flexi rack. I put 4 casters underneath the bottom rack so that its easier to move. Thanks everyone for the great tips!
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post #2 of 15
4/17/07 at 8:52pm
I think I've decided I'm definitely doing something like this. Yours looks very nice, great job!
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post #3 of 15
4/28/07 at 7:07pm
total cost????
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post #4 of 15
4/30/07 at 11:22am
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3/4" MDF (49"x97") - $19.76
5/8" Threaded rods - $25
Casters - $9.32
Washers & Nuts - $15

Thats approx $70 + tax...everything from Lowes and I did use 10% off coupon. I didn't had to buy primer and paint since I had some leftover from a previous DIY project. I still have MDF left which I might use later to add more racks. One of my friend loaned me his drill m/c to make 5/8" holes for the rod...otherwise renting is going to cost pretty much same as buying a new one.
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post #5 of 15
5/6/07 at 7:25pm
Wow!

Yours looks very nice, great job!

Renato
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post #6 of 15
6/26/07 at 12:49am
Hi ya,

Ive just built one very similar myself. Can I ask exactly what paint you used?

I have used black satin paint and the finish looks prety awfull. - Need to get it sorted before i let it go in my setup!

Thanks,

Chris
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post #7 of 15
7/10/07 at 11:36am
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I used gloss enamel which is carbon black. I don't remember the exact brand name. Don't forget to run roller to give smooth finish otherwise you get streaks.
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post #8 of 15
7/13/07 at 7:38pm
Looks great. I'll have to try this myself now!
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post #9 of 15
7/15/07 at 12:09am
great looking- in need of a similar rack so I'll have teo borrow from your idea!
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post #10 of 15
7/15/07 at 9:04am
Outstanding ..............Well done.
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post #11 of 15
11/22/07 at 10:33pm
I'm about to embark on my own flexy rack. I ordered the threaded rod and fittings from McMaster-Carr. I'm wonder if I should use MDF or finish quality plywood for the shelves. Any suggestions? I'm in a small Alaska town and there isn't a single store here that sells MDF (which actually blows my mind, but that's the way it is), though I'd imagine I could special order it. I think I should be able to find some furniture quality plywood though. I do plan on painting it so I guess MDF is preferred.

My plan is to make something like this: http://www.studiotech.com/products/c...-33/index.html
but for quite a bit less money!
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post #12 of 15
11/24/07 at 3:52pm
Good job on the rack!!

I did one as well. I intially painted it, but then decided to laminate it with some Wilsonart. It was the green marble design. I can't find a pic, but I think I posted a pic in the archives somewhere.

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Originally Posted by bdshort View Post

I'm about to embark on my own flexy rack. I ordered the threaded rod and fittings from McMaster-Carr. I'm wonder if I should use MDF or finish quality plywood for the shelves. Any suggestions? I'm in a small Alaska town and there isn't a single store here that sells MDF (which actually blows my mind, but that's the way it is), though I'd imagine I could special order it. I think I should be able to find some furniture quality plywood though. I do plan on painting it so I guess MDF is preferred.

My plan is to make something like this: http://www.studiotech.com/products/c...-33/index.html
but for quite a bit less money!

What are you planning on putting on the rack? I would think that some good quality wood work just as well.
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post #13 of 15
12/13/07 at 3:02pm
Any sites you know of that show some different ideas for racks?
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post #14 of 15
12/13/07 at 5:51pm
Ive been thinking about putting something like this together myself. Yours looks great though!

Dumb question... Is each corner set on 1 threaded bolt? Or are they joined smaller threaded bolts? It looks like its just 1, but I wanted to make sure.
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post #15 of 15
12/14/07 at 12:23pm
Have you thought about routing the edges so they are not just a straight edge?
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