Charoo,
Just use reasonable quality timber, etc. Personally, I would use plywood or MDF that is at least 16mm (5/8") thick.
28seven,
Apart from some original concept sketching, this was all in my head, but I'll try and clarify a few things..........
I already had my console, so using some carpenters saw-horses to support it, I experimented on finding a comfortable working height and angle, remembering I had to get my knees under it and be able to easily reach all the knobs, etc.
Cool.......then I thought of rack gear and patchbays.........where can I put them..........solution ........patchbay facility on the RH side with a lift-up hinged panel (OK, I owe Track Rat for that idea
) and a 3 unit rack module which also doubles as a shelf for my near fields. ALSO, I wanted to allow for the possibility of future growth (i.e; a Soundcraft Ghost), so the idea of making it totally modular was the only solution. This also allowed me to build in the garage, then carry the various modules over to the studio and assemble there.............believe me, it won't fit through a doorway assembled
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There are from memory seven parts (modules), the 4 main ones being;
The 2 END SECTIONS.........16mm MDF which I edge-banded with commercial grade, black banding for protection. I also put aluminium "U channel" along the bottom edges........kind of like fitting it with skates
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The CONSOLE SUPPORT FRAME...........3"x 2" pine. The End Sections screw to this. This also has a divider panel to seperate the console and patchbay sections.
The FOOT REST..........it's real purpose is to tie the End Sections together at the bottom and add more rigidity/stability, but knowing feet would rest on it, I made it out of a 3"x 2" pine frame covered with plywood. This too is attached to the ends with screws.
In addition, there is the RACK UNIT/SHELF module, the CABLE TRAY module (with all the triangular holes), the ARM REST/NOSE module (covered in black vinyl) and the PATCHBAY module.
What I have found from using this, is that the shelf is a bit too high for proper nearfield placement and that I prefer to have rack gear in cabinets off to the side, so it is likely that in the future I will replace or modify the Rack Unit/Shelf.
There was a photo taken recently, which if I can get it off another H/drive, I will post it later as it shows this mess in all it glory
Hope this is of some help.........