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Originally posted by Vlad I dont use CAD, I use the very simple MS Paint, and it does the job.

I've used Visio to draw blueprints/diagrams and it does a pretty decent job.

Heres my design for a record case. I just realized today its rather versitile because it can either be put up against a flat wall or you could put it in a corner and it would still look good.

I previously mentioned trying to design a rotating record case/rack, it can be done, but I dont think it would look good - it would be too big for something that spins. The diameter would be approximately 28", and the last thing I think you guys want is something that big in your room spinning around.

sticky this thread!

Im currently in the process of making a blueprint for a half-heptagon DJ Booth. Should take me a day or 2 to fully complete it, Im going to make several different versions of the table to the best of my imagination.

my second cdj-100s and my djm-300s are just in the mail coming over any day now! so i'm quite excited, but i have no space where to put them!

my setup will be:
2x cdj-100s
djm-300s

so i'd need to fit those somewhere, but i haven't got that much space! so i was thinking of buying a shelf for those. just one independent shelf that can fit all the stuff. i know it should be pretty strong, so it can hold them. but how strong? shelves aren't really that strong usually, but it'll hold the players and the mixer for sure and there's not gonna be that much extra pressure from me spinning i'd think. what do you guys think of this idea? worth trying or totally useless?!

but if i get the shelf i will probably run into a problem with the speakers, because those are on the other side of the room and i can't fit any kind of monitors onto that shelf, because there's no space. will this affect my mixing? i should have "monitors" there right in front (on both sides) of me, right? to be able to mix better. for me the only thing that is important with my setup is that it is convenient ie it doesn't have to look that good. and if i get the shelf i'll be able to place it near my cd shelf for easy access to the cds, but i'm worried about the shelf and how will it hold up all the stuff and will i need to have my speakers there too! i hope you guys can help me with this one!

thanks! (the post might be a bit unclear, but i'm feeling a bit unclear myself atm too, so try to understand)

If you want to try that, thats fine... but my only suggestion is if your going to do that, test it first. Put up the shelve and put weight equivalent or more to want the CDJ and mixer would put on it.

i was thinking of getting this desk to put my dj equip, aiwa stereo and speakers on, and maybe my pc if theres enough room.

the Desk

Speaker shelves

Like I told skip, you better test the weight capacity of the table top. Turntables are 25-30lbs each and mixer could be between 5-15/20 lbs, depending on what you have. Also the design of that table, be cautious with it because if you distribute the weight incorrectly it is GUARANTEED to tip over = there is no front support.

cryo that table should be fine. It says it can hold up to 75kg, or a 21inch monitor. My table said it can only hold a 19, and ai have my 21 and my stereo on it. So the weight's they have are a bit low usually just to be precautious. It will most def not tip forward, it is plenty wide, 35 inches, and TTs are what less than 20in deep?
Here is a few pics of the tables I did for blaustigma.

The final pic of the second desk I did for him, yea I realize i didnt clean it up properly on the bottom-shelf/left leg.

This is the first one I did, its done to the specs he wanted, but I figured it be a waste making it 36 high and only having 2 shelfs when you could just add another 6 inches and make 3 shelfs. He turned out liking the 3 shelf on better also :-).

starting building today. will update when finished...

i like the ideas guys, cos i am trying to build one myself for my college project, i was just wondering what wood do you guys recommend?

i just went to home depot, told them what i was doin, and they hooked me up.

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Originally posted by spike_boy69 i like the ideas guys, cos i am trying to build one myself for my college project, i was just wondering what wood do you guys recommend?

that depends on a few things:

1. try to find wood that would be aesthetically pleasing i.e. if you have black decks, get a darker wood like finished cherry or mahogany.

2. The durability of the wood is important. Woods like balsa and pine are durable, however they get worn after a while a while unlike harder woods like cherry, ash, and oak.

3. cost/effectiveness. shop around a bit first, do some comparisons. some places might sell some stock of better would for cheaper, and it might be better than whatever else you're gettin at another store for a higher price

4. "workability". if you have acccess to a workshop, then this one doesn't matter. However, some woods are harder to work than others. For example, if you're using a normal handsaw, it's gonna be harder to cut thru a 3/4" mahogany than a 3/4" pine.

just a few examples of what you need to keep in mind.

DR, your forgetting one little aspect to getting Cherry and Mahogany wood - they are expensive.

My suggestion, plywood is incredibly durable, so go with that and stain it whatever color you like.

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Originally posted by Vlad DR, your forgetting one little aspect to getting Cherry and Mahogany wood - they are expensive. My suggestion, plywood is incredibly durable, so go with that and stain it whatever color you like.

its working for me.

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Originally posted by Vlad DR, your forgetting one little aspect to getting Cherry and Mahogany wood - they are expensive.

true, but if you have the money for it, i figure it'd be best to go out and buy that stuff

plywood is good, but if you can use anything else, go for it.

plywood is also very cheap.

Ok, so I'm putting my table together with my dad tomorrow, but I'm concerned about wobbling, how do I go about adressing the issue of wobbling?

if its gonna be like a shelve like that person made on CAD, than you shouldnt be tooo worried about wobbling unless your gonna beat the crap out of the table, just only suggesting is using 3/4" coarse screws, they are the best and really get a nice grib on the wood. Just dont prescrew holes and than put the screw in, in that instance the table is sure to wobble. The screws are black, just an FYI.

thanks for the info.

use a 3 legged table, then it won't wobble, because the three legs will always be in contact with the floor. same reason camera tripods have 3 legs.

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Originally posted by Briden use a 3 legged table, then it won't wobble, because the three legs will always be in contact with the floor. same reason camera tripods have 3 legs.

we're building tables, and the one im building doesnt have legs.

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that's three pictures of my homebuilt table, works perfect except for one thing...when I use my TT the table wobbles back and forth a little (just enough to make the needle skip sometimes)

do you have any tips on how I can fix this easy without building a compleetly new table?

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Originally posted by bluastigma Ok, so I'm putting my table together with my dad tomorrow, but I'm concerned about wobbling, how do I go about adressing the issue of wobbling?

Get some of those rubber things that are under things like decks, TV's etc, or screw some castors on, if you want it to be moveable.

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Originally posted by Vizay that's three pictures of my homebuilt table, works perfect except for one thing...when I use my TT the table wobbles back and forth a little (just enough to make the needle skip sometimes) do you have any tips on how I can fix this easy without building a compleetly new table?

If you know which leg needs to be lifted, stick something under it... thin piece of wood or whatever would work. Its not a hard issue to resolve.

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