Hand crafted equipment rack?

I have one of THESE and love it. Exceptionally well built, beautiful craftsmanship.

I prefer much thicker maple shelving. 2 inches minimum. Same with the legs and high quality points/cones at the bottom of each leg. I have used Audiopoints for years with excellent results.

Warrenh: Why maple over a denser wood like white oak (or a more exotic wood)?

Does the density of maple hit a sweet spot or do you, like me, just prefer the look of maple?

I'm trying to learn why decisions are made one way or the other.

Thanks!

Have you looked at Splintr Designs? Their Trellis racks are very nice.

http://trellisaudio.com/

I like the look of maple. Natural, oil rubbed and buffed. The combination of Audiopoints and Herbies is what I am playing with. Audiopoints are the known factor because I always coupled. Now, new speakers have a huge downfiring subwoofer, producing prodidgious air movement that will affect my SET. Experimenting with decoupling and coupling. $$ ratio: rack solo vs rack fitted Audiopoints/ Herbies is a bit disproportionate, but worth trying. This strategy was recommended to me by another Zu Definition IV owner with a geographic problem--proximity of SET to speaker. Problematic due to how close my SET is to the speaker. Will let you know, but it has worked for another audiophool/mentor, who has NEVER steered me worng.