Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

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Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by antonio913 » Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:33 pm

After looking around for a decent stand for my APC40, and seeing how expensive stands are I decided to make my own.

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Materials used PVC pipe/ connectors / Hack saw / Measuring Tape.

Results very sturdy, and comfortable.

Not finished yet because I have to prime and paint.
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Re: Custom APC40 Stand

Post by gjm » Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:56 pm

Nice. 8) Did you glue the joints?
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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by kb420 » Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:11 pm

If he did, he didn't prime the joints!!!!


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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by Rave » Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:16 pm

U did good. You should start selling them.

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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by davepermen » Fri Nov 06, 2009 6:30 pm

inspiring, looks cool.

i'll have to check out if i find pipes somewhere around here :)
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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by citizenchris099 » Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:11 pm

this looks great. seems i'll be going to home depot this weekend lol

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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by digitalgeist » Fri Nov 06, 2009 7:49 pm

I wonder if that would fit around a turntable so you could put it over one in a DJ booth.
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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by LoopStationZebra » Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:23 pm

Do they come in black?
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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by davepermen » Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:24 pm

digitalgeist wrote:I wonder if that would fit around a turntable so you could put it over one in a DJ booth.
i wonder and think about such an installation right now, too :)
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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by antonio913 » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:44 pm

Thanks everybody for your comments. The joints are not glued yet that will be this weekend and then comes the primer and paint. I will paint it all black so it could match the APC40. Any suggestions ?

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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by kb420 » Fri Nov 06, 2009 9:50 pm

antonio913 wrote:Thanks everybody for your comments. The joints are not glued yet that will be this weekend and then comes the primer and paint. I will paint it all black so it could match the APC40. Any suggestions ?

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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by Bleep Blop Ima Robot » Fri Nov 06, 2009 10:41 pm

this looks like a laptop stand that is out there, search the forums you'll find it, they have yellow black and white, swear looks just like that, pipe tubing and all.
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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by antonio913 » Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:41 am

yes there is a laptop stand made out of the same materials. The difference is the price. My method cost me under $20.00 dollars (3/4" PVC pipe, connectors, white primer, flat black paint). Now if you order the one u saw online it's going to cost you about $70.00 dollars. Just finished bonding the joints and tomorrow will be primer and paint day :D :D :D :D stay tuned!!!!!

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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by dburns » Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:47 am

Nice work, Antonio :)
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Re: Check Out My Custom APC40 Stand

Post by outershpongolia » Sat Nov 07, 2009 6:00 am

You like it at that angle? I guess it depends on where/how you're sitting..

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