Does MDF flex?

[Rickster71]

I don't quite get what you are saying. Just add a strip of the same stuff to the back length of the shelf? That doesn't change the 4 pins for support. Does it just strengthen the shelf?

Yes.

Also, try moving the foam to the edge / end of the speaker; so that the weight is closer toward the support pins of the shelf.

 

[j_garcia]

I don't quite get what you are saying. Just add a strip of the same stuff to the back length of the shelf? That doesn't change the 4 pins for support. Does it just strengthen the shelf?

Yes, it will help keep the shelf itself from flexing. If you want to get fancy, you could slightly curve it to counter bow like a flatbed That thing is pretty low, you could always just build up a foot underneath it with some old DVDs or hockey pucks or something

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Like this?

I don't really have any finishing screws so is the wood glue good enough?

I know I should wait for all the instrctions but I have ADD and I tend to react quickly.

 

[Rickster71]

No, make an 'L' or a '7'

 

[Rickster71]

I can sell you some hockey pucks to put under the middle.

 

[j_garcia]

Put that strip at 90 degress to the shelf. When you paint it and put it in the back facing down, you won't even notice it.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

No, make an 'L'

Efff...I don't understand.

Like this?

Just so you know, my little clamps don't open that wide so I have no way of securing it while it dries.

 

[Rickster71]

Hey John, I like you idea better.
The shelf is so low, he could paint a post black and put it under the center.

 

[Rickster71]

Efff...I don't understand.

Like this?

Just so you know, my little clamps don't open that wide so I have no way of securing it while it dries.

Yes!
Do you have any drywall screws? That and glue would work nice, or glue and finish nails.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

An EQ is going to be under-so no post!

Hey John, I like you idea better.
The shelf is so low, he could paint a post black and put it under the center.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Yes!
Do you have any drywall screws? That and glue would work nice, or glue and finish nails.

I don't understand why but I just looked and I do have drywalls screws and finishing nails. I also know that I don't really know how to hold all this together and put the glue and screws in...

 

[Rickster71]

An EQ is going to be under-so no post!

Oh, now I understand.
That brace will work, and move the gramma pads to the very ends of the speaker, to put the weight close to the support pins.

 

[gmichael]

I don't understand why but I just looked and I do have drywalls screws and finishing nails. I also know that I don't really know how to hold all this together and put the glue and screws in...

Put clamps on it. Drill the holes for the screws. Test that the screws go in without any problems. Take it apart and glue it. Put the clamps back on and drive those screws home.

Were you testing me?

 

[Rickster71]

I don't understand why but I just looked and I do have drywalls screws and finishing nails. I also know that I don't really know how to hold all this together and put the glue and screws in...

To make it a easier:
You'll need a drill bit that's a little thinner than the screw.
Pre-drill the holes. Line up the brace and shelf ends first, drill one and put that screw in to hold things together.
Then work your way down the line.

 

[Rickster71]

Put clamps on it. Drill the holes for the screws. Test that the screws go in without any problems. Take it apart and glue it. Put the clamps back on and drive those screws home.

Were you testing me?

Think he said his clamps don't open that wide.

 

[gmichael]

Think he said his clamps don't open that wide.

Thanks. Missed that part. Can he buy new clamps? I'll be quiet now.

 

[Rickster71]

Can he buy new clamps? I'll be quiet now.

Or a new entertainment center that has two shelves.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Or a new entertainment center that has two shelves.

It came with a center shelf but it was glass and I got some slap echo from it.

 

[gmichael]

I got some slap echo from it.

I had a girl like that once.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

The good news, is it now has the spine. The bad news, the finishing nails and drywall screws were too short. I had some 2" cabinet screws and used them. They split the spine in a couple of places but I think it is fine, the glue has most of the holding power...correct?

I kind of forgot that the screws were just to hold everything in place as the glue dries and I went overboard with the screws. I used 8 screws...