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Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame?

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michaelv20850

Hi,
I was wondering where i can find aluminum extrusion so that i can make frame for audio stand? Link as example
http://gon8.audiogon.com/i/s/f/1202857427.jpg

thanks.

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RE: Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - yotacowboy 19:18:04 03/18/08 (2)
Most industrial supply houses (McMaster Carr, Grainger, MSC Direct) offer some form of t-slot faming system.

Google "8020" for one of the more elaborate/well thought-out t-slot framing systems.

I've considered building a few racks for my own system as it doesn't take much more than some deliberate planning - put it this way, the prices you see on A'gon for some of the racks are absolutely laughable.
- http://www.mcmaster.com (Open in New Window)
- RE: Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - michaelv20850 15:03:00 03/19/08 (1)
  Thanks for the link. THat's exactly what i'm looking for. However, i don't see the way that I can tighten down the board to the frame. I see each post has a hole in the center, but no wrench. And there is no size specification so that i can buy bolt and nuts . Basically, i have two maple boards and i will drill 4 holes on each board to make a simple stand.
  
  thanks.
  - RE: Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - yotacowboy 17:21:35 03/19/08 (0)
    Most of the posts have a hole in the center that will need to be drilled and tapped for whatever thread pitch you will use.
    
    Many of the manufacturers of extruded t-slot frames will offer both metric and standard sizing, and the center bore will generally accept either a self tapping screw or be easily threaded (it's aluminum) to match either metric or standard. In other words: if it's a metric t-slot, you can pretty easily use a metric screw or bolt - if it's a standard t-slot, a standard screw or bolt will work. They will generally recommend a specific thread diameter and pitch for use in the central bore, such as M6-10 or 1/4"-20tpi.
RE: Where to buy aluminum extrusion to make stand frame? - ckniker 10:48:53 03/18/08 (0)
TSlots or Faztek are two companies/products that you can google and find where to purchase the extruded aluminum and/or the accessories and fittings you're looking for.

In addition, the same search on ebay will show that the TSlots and Faztek are available as cutoffs or extra pieces and can be bought for slightly cheaper prices.

Chris

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