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Securing Monitors to a stand

I just got done with my latest DIY project, building Speaker monitors.

They are bigger and heavier than most standard size monitors and though the stands that are used are solid and the speakers sit on them firmly, a good bump may topple them.

I am presently using Herbies Big Fat Dots under the speakers, but they don’t really anchor the speakers to the stand. Blue Tack can be used but, wouldn’t hold much. I thought of using mirror clips with padding but that would involve drilling holes in the bottom of the speakers.

Anyone have a better idea?

Thanks,

ozzy

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ozzy OP
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Thanks soix,

I have lots of Blue Tack so it can't hurt to use this along with my Herbie big fat dots.(love the name). BTW, I super glued the bottom of the Herbies to the metal top of the stand.

steakster,

What did you find worked best?

ozzy

erikt
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I use zip ties as a 'band' around the sides and tops of my speakers to the stands.

You could also try a continuous/double sided strip of colored velcro to try to match the color/finish of the cabinets.


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stringreen
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Velcro....
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ozzy OP
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Thanks everyone for the ongoing support.

My kids are grown and sadly no grand kids. I am mostly concerned about clumsy me bumping into the speakers.

erikt,

With the high gloss finish on the speakers I would be reluctant to cinch down with the cable ties.

stringreen,

I did think of trying some Velcro but the best I could find is rated at 16 pounds. The speakers weigh much more than that.

steakster,

If my DIY speakers start rolling around I would probably swallow my gum or worse!



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