Cheap Mic Stand

This is an instructable to make a TWO cheap mic stands. It was inspired on the "Build an Adjustable Rock Band Microphone Stand" instructable, but with a twist, in the hope make it look pro and easier to adjust.

By the way, this is my first instructables, so all the feedback is welcome. And sorry if my english isint great, but it isint my native language.

Step 1: Materials

You will need:

+ Materials:
                   - 3m EMT 1/2" pipe
                   - 3m EMT 3/4" pipe
                   - 6 EMT 1/2" connectors
                   - 2 EMT 3/4" connectors
                   - 1 EMT 1/2" coupling
                   - 6 5/8" rubber chair feet
                   - 2 PVC T (two sides of 1" and side of 1/2")
                   - Black Spray Paint
                   - Plastic Filler
                   - Sand Paper

+ Tools:
                   - Hacksaw
                   - Mesuring Tape
                   - Round File
                   - Bench Vise (Not esencial, but helps)
                   - Conventional Oven (Also nos esencail, but gives a better fit)

Comments

[Ian32]

A possible alternative to save work on the mic clip is to get what's called a PVC saddle tee (among other names). It's basically a tee designed to clip onto other pipe, shaped very much like the end result you show here.

I don't know that it's cheaper, but it's certainly easier.

[fado1986]

Its good to know that there are other alternatives to the things I used. I have never heard of this PVC saddle tee, but if it is easier to use...
Thanks for your comment.

[Ian32]

I didn't know about them either until I searched all over the internet for something like them for a project I was working on. Here's a link as an example.

http://bit.ly/AaVbL0

[ferchito881217]

Lol, looks easy and professional !!, i wanna make one of those stands...

[fado1986]

Thanks, I really apreciated.

[Truehart]

I'm about to prove my ignorance here, but when you say "plastic filler" is this similar to JB Weld? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J-B_Weld

[fado1986]

Yes it is similar. The plastic filler I used, is an epoxy kind of clay. It is very easy to use, and you can sand it later to give it shape.
Thanks for you interest in my instructables.

[knife141]

Nice job! A very innovative approach. Would have never thought of using the plastic filler to make the base.

[fado1986]

The original idea was to weld it together using a MIG, but the connectors are made from an non weldable material, so I had to change to the plastic filler (or plastic welding). And thanks for the comment.