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Bass cupboard


neepheid
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Ever since we changed from a conventional boiler to a combi, we've had this empty, unused space in the bedroom where the tanks used to be. My wife suggested that I turn it into a "bass cupboard". Not a bad idea. Well, here's the space:



Fly in my ointment - pipes sticking up from the conversion - I feel if I box around these I'll need to provide some means of accessing these, just in case something bad happens:



Unexpected bonus - wiring just about all in place for a light in the cupboard:



I guess in starting this thread I'm looking to give myself a kick up the butt to get it started (because this has been spoken about for a few months now), also looking for any advice that people can give regarding materials (like padding for the base and neck supports that I'll have to make).

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If either of those pipes handle hot water, I'd be inclined to either insulate round them like crazy, or else box them in (removable panel for access) but leave them with a vent to the outside world.. I wouldn't fancy a heated bass cupboard!
Pipe insulation is also good stuff for supports padding, also that springy foam some electronics come with.
That front cross-member can probably come out with impunity - it was most likely there for security of the tank.
Two softwood planks at suitable angles to form a V work really nicely (and easily!) for bottom supports (oo-err!) and a third one with dowels for neck support/separators.

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1363095860' post='2008331']
So, anyone got any [i]useful[/i] advice or comments for me? ;)
[/quote]Yeah put a massive baffle on the front, load it with 4, 15" speakers and annoy the neighbourhood! :D

Oh you said 'useful'. Sorry ;)

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I built a food cupboard than happened to have a couple of heating pipes running up the back. Insulate them with a bit of rockwool (loft insulation) and box them in and you'll be fine. No need to add any kind of vents, it's only a short run of pipe. I used big screws covered in that foam tube they use for bike handlebars for my instrument hangers.

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  • 2 months later...

Cheers for the advice folks. Well, I finally got off my butt and made a start. Removed all the middle shelf supports except for the very back one. Cut back the old redundant pipes at the back. Built a wee box around the pipes.





This hasn't cost me a bean yet apart from time - everything is reclaimed from what was there (or from when I dismantled the balustrade off the stairs and fitted the handrail with brackets). Next step is the neck support. Quite liking the idea of the massive screws covered in foam.

Yes, I know those screws aren't countersunk - I can't find my countersink bit for the life of me, will probably have to go buy another one. Why isn't it with the rest of my drill bits? Agh!

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1368437409' post='2076930']
Yes, I know those screws aren't countersunk - I can't find my countersink bit for the life of me, will probably have to go buy another one. Why isn't it with the rest of my drill bits? Agh!
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Just give the holes a touch with a larger drill bit. :)

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  • 4 weeks later...

Made some progress on this today - a neck support:






Delays incurred because 12mm B&Q dowel isn't 12mm. Had to find an 11mm router bit for a nice snug fit. The foam is nicked from an old guitar stand/rack. Sliced the foam lengthways then poked holes in it for the dowels to poke through. It's pretty solid as is but I think I might glue it down to be sure.

Next step: the floor.

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Began work on the floor last night - the slats, once padded will stop the basses wanting to spin or twist round when sitting in the rack. Still got a couple to put on the lid of the pipe box, but it was getting late.



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Work is slowly progressing - the padding is quite a faff. I thought I could just sheet it across in one go but the stuff is too springy, so for each slat I'm having to cut two 20mm strips and a 40mm strip, then sticking each individual piece down. I do a couple and then get annoyed - and that's a good time to take a break. I'll get there though.

[IMG]http://www.ifb.co.uk/~matthew/pics/bass_cupboard/20130623/01_padding.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.ifb.co.uk/~matthew/pics/bass_cupboard/20130623/02_testing.jpg[/IMG]

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[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1372105113' post='2121759']
I see empty spaces.[/quote]

Oh dear. :D

[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1363086352' post='2008051']My wife suggested that I turn it into a "bass cupboard"...[/quote]

I'm not sure her suggestion was entirely altruistic, you know... ;)

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That was just a test to see how it was coming along. When it and my Ripper restoration are finished there will be only one spare space.

I'm under no illusions - my wife is eyeing up the floor space that my current stands are taking up to put a chest of drawers on :)

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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1372107077' post='2121793']
I'm under no illusions - my wife is eyeing up the floor space that my current stands are taking up to put a chest of drawers on :)[size=4][/quote][/size]
[size=4]I [i]knew[/i] it! [/size][size=4] :lol:[/size]

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I built something (slightly) similar in the shape of a guitar rack. Used MDF and covered it in fur from local Remnant Kings (got some strange looks). One thing which I felt the need to add is a dividing panel between dookits in order to prevent dinging. hang on, will get a pic :[attachment=137867:gtr racke.jpg]

covering it in the fur was a monster PITA, but it seems to have served its purpose, there's a layer of polystyrene padding (like the laminate flooring underlay) underneath that fur and the whole lot is stuck on with spray glue,.. used 2 tins of expensive evo stik before finding some cheap stuff in B&M
cheers

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Well, it is finally done and the basses are moved in:


[IMG]http://www.ifb.co.uk/~matthew/pics/bass_cupboard/20130722/01_floor.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://www.ifb.co.uk/~matthew/pics/bass_cupboard/20130722/02_filling_up.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://www.ifb.co.uk/~matthew/pics/bass_cupboard/20130722/03_almost_full.jpg[/IMG]

Only one space left, and that's reserved for the Ripper once it's done. Then I guess it's swapsies for me ;)

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[quote name='Si600' timestamp='1375084253' post='2156386']
Very cool idea! I want a spare space I can use as a cupboard now :)

Does it have a door and a light in it as well?
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No, there is no light and there is no door. The future plan is to put a shelf above it for stashing bits n bobs.

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