Ok, I'm a very rudimentary woodworker at best, but I have a specific question on the construction of a guitar amp stand that I can't find an answer to.
I want to build a stand similar in style to the Ampendage brand or to this one here on LJ using 3/4" poplar.
The simplest way would be with glue and screws. I'm assuming that you don't care if the screw heads show. If you do, counter sink them and cover them with wood plugs. You could also use dowels but screws will pull the pieces together without the need for clamps. Based on your picture, I might spread the verticals a little farther apart to get a bit better stability.
I would think tools available to use will play a large part in the "how to" part. Probably will get better answers making a small list of the tools available to you.
2 answers already given both suggest dowels, which are hard to do without something to drill accurate holes for angle, and depth. Kenny's dado would probably require specialized hand tools, a router, or a table saw.
What I've drawn up is having the verticals 1/2" from the rear and side of the top, then having the front of the verticals 1" closer together (about a 10 degree angle). Not worried about the screw heads showing.
I would think tools available to use will play a large part in the "how to" part. Probably will get better answers making a small list of the tools available to you.
2 answers already given both suggest dowels, which are hard to do without something to drill accurate holes for angle, and depth. Kenny s dado would probably require specialized hand tools, a router, or a table saw.
I have a drill press and a router, some hand tools, compound miter saw, but unfortunately my table saw is no more and I haven't replaced it yet so no dados.
Do the dados with a router. If the dados don't extend to the edge of the top or bottom then a table saw would not be the best way to go. Plunge router would be best.
It appears to be assembled with screws, perhaps confirmats. I reckon it was sold as a flat pack item. If screws are strong enough for the manufacturer they're probably strong enough for your amp.
I would also spread the verticals out more for stability. Glue and screws will be absolutely fine. Just hit the edges with the router or some sandpaper to ease them, throw some easy water based finish on it, and call it good.
Thank you everyone for your advice. I think spreading out the vertical pieces wider and making sure I've got good overhang forward of the verticals for balance will be the ticket. Screws and glue should work.
I just remembered I have a Kreg jig. I could do pocket holes from the verticals into the base and top along with glue. That may make it a little stronger?
So I never followed up with this. Super amateur effort, but it seems functional. I used two pocket holes on each upright end and also glued the whole end grain of the uprights to the faces of the base and top. Hopefully I won’t ever have structural or splitting issues.
Looks good from here. It seems to be doing what is required of it, so I'd call it a success. If it hasn't fallen apart in over a year (thru all four seasons) then my guess is that it's probably good for another 30 years, barring fire or abuse.
Good work, & thanks for closure.
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
LumberJocks Woodworking Forum
2.5M posts
96K members
Since 2006
A forum community dedicated to professional woodworkers and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about shop safety, wood, carpentry, lumber, finishing, tools, machinery, woodworking related topics, styles, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!