DIY Stereo Rack

Is maple butcher block ok relative to solid maple? You can get good deals on premade butcher block products.

I don't see why butcher block wouldn't work. My Timbernation stands shelves are butcher block constructed and work just fine. I'd prefer to see the block intended before going for it as there's butcher blocks out there and then there are butcher blocks out there.

All the best,
Nonoise

Maple, oak, birch, cherry--a good woodworker can use any wood you like, and in terms of board feet, you won't need that much, so cost differences between species should not be large. See my pics for stands built for me by a good friend and master woodworker. He made the legs and aprons, tops are then placed separately. This allows for easy shipping and use of isolation pads, etc.---very nice--made in the Twin Cities.

I've made a few system racks and amp stands for me and a few few friends using different solid hard woods and laminates over the years.They were all nice and did the job but the last set I made for me out of Plexiglas turned out the best the weigh alot no vibrations from subs getting to my system.The only problem is the Plexiglas is a little expensive but if you can find a dealer that will sell you small 2'buy 2'pcs its alot cheaper. Anyway just a thought check my system for picks.

Thank you for all your input. This will be a big help building my rack. Bob