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Step 2Design and Sketchs
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Ruler
High School Math... that I need to look up on the internet now.
Materials:
Paper
Eraser
First thing I always do is sit down and draw things out till I get something that makes sense, then I refine it and create more detailed drawings where needed.
Here are my refined drawings. The first image is the overall sketch. In this it shows two selves, but I built three (just duplicate the dimensions from the second shelf). This gave me the basic dimensions that I could build from. The idea is that the weight will be carried by the steel cable and vertical board both of which are attached to the stud. While the horizontal boards hold the equipment.
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure that the hook and vertical boards are attached to a stud! Doubtful it will stay up otherwise.
I put the hook 24" up from the first shelf so the steel cable would not be in the way of the component. The shelves are 16" wide so you can put two or more of them side by side and each be going into a stud (assuming that your studs are 16" on center like mine).
Next image is the board details. Where I wanted to put the holes and cuts with measurements. A 3/8" wide by 3/8" deep hole cut into the boards at the center (1 3/4") 7/8" in from the end of each of the horizontal boards. A groove is cut that is 15/16" long. This groove allows the cable to slide in and then rest the stopper fastener in the 3/8" hole.
On the other side is the counter sunk screw holes that will attach the board to the vertical board.
Last image is me calculating where to put the stopper fasteners on the steel cable. A squared + B squared = C squared. I had two triangles to figure out for this one, since the hook is not directly above the point it enters the boards. I made a calculation mistake on the drawing below (see notes). Final measurement to put the first stopper is 30 1/2"
Pencil
Ruler
High School Math... that I need to look up on the internet now.
Materials:
Paper
Eraser
First thing I always do is sit down and draw things out till I get something that makes sense, then I refine it and create more detailed drawings where needed.
Here are my refined drawings. The first image is the overall sketch. In this it shows two selves, but I built three (just duplicate the dimensions from the second shelf). This gave me the basic dimensions that I could build from. The idea is that the weight will be carried by the steel cable and vertical board both of which are attached to the stud. While the horizontal boards hold the equipment.
VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure that the hook and vertical boards are attached to a stud! Doubtful it will stay up otherwise.
I put the hook 24" up from the first shelf so the steel cable would not be in the way of the component. The shelves are 16" wide so you can put two or more of them side by side and each be going into a stud (assuming that your studs are 16" on center like mine).
Next image is the board details. Where I wanted to put the holes and cuts with measurements. A 3/8" wide by 3/8" deep hole cut into the boards at the center (1 3/4") 7/8" in from the end of each of the horizontal boards. A groove is cut that is 15/16" long. This groove allows the cable to slide in and then rest the stopper fastener in the 3/8" hole.
On the other side is the counter sunk screw holes that will attach the board to the vertical board.
Last image is me calculating where to put the stopper fasteners on the steel cable. A squared + B squared = C squared. I had two triangles to figure out for this one, since the hook is not directly above the point it enters the boards. I made a calculation mistake on the drawing below (see notes). Final measurement to put the first stopper is 30 1/2"
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