I recently built a double stand for 2 55s. It is a pretty basic stand out of 2x4s. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d74/crisell/IMG_1750.jpg.
Now, I want to try to build a stand that will house a 55 on the bottom and 2 20 highs on the top. However, since we are considering upgrading to a 75, I would like the stand to hold that one rather than having to build a new stand.
Since, there is a 5-6 inch difference in the width of a 55 to a 75, I tried to design the stand with 4x4s for the legs and main sides rather than 2x4s. This makes the stand base 18 inches wide to hold a 75 but, could hold a 13 inch wide 55 as well. Does this sound like it will work?
Also, since the 20H is only 12 inches wide, I think I want more support than 1/2 inch on the front and back. Could I glue and screw a 2x4 in the front (or back or both) to get the additional support needed?
I have only ever built that one other stand and don't feel that I know enough to judge whether this is a sound idea for a stable stand. I would appreciate any input from those of you with more experience/expertise on this matter.
I have included a rough sketch (made in paint, not to scale) of my idea.
Now, I want to try to build a stand that will house a 55 on the bottom and 2 20 highs on the top. However, since we are considering upgrading to a 75, I would like the stand to hold that one rather than having to build a new stand.
Since, there is a 5-6 inch difference in the width of a 55 to a 75, I tried to design the stand with 4x4s for the legs and main sides rather than 2x4s. This makes the stand base 18 inches wide to hold a 75 but, could hold a 13 inch wide 55 as well. Does this sound like it will work?
Also, since the 20H is only 12 inches wide, I think I want more support than 1/2 inch on the front and back. Could I glue and screw a 2x4 in the front (or back or both) to get the additional support needed?
I have only ever built that one other stand and don't feel that I know enough to judge whether this is a sound idea for a stable stand. I would appreciate any input from those of you with more experience/expertise on this matter.
I have included a rough sketch (made in paint, not to scale) of my idea.
