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Old 11-25-2016, 01:27 PM   #1
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Massive modular synthesizer in bus?

So I have this $13,000 Synth and its im guessing 150 pounds with a solid walnut case. the bottom is Shipping weight: 120# and the top two are 30 and 40 pounds each so those will need their own rack but in hoped they attach to the bottom metal rails.



It splits into three parts the bottom being TWO MAN HEAVY.

I am wondering how do you mount metal bars to the side of a bus?
Example photo of what I want to build.


The bottom will be gymnasium foam to proect from shock. The sides will be tied down when moving and it should be able to come out if needed.

My question how do you affix the metal pipe so it wont pull out but wont go to the outside of the bus?

Yepp, 200 pounds!

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Old 11-25-2016, 04:24 PM   #2
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Old 11-25-2016, 05:24 PM   #3
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if your deadset on using a "pipe rack" as pictured.....
I would use the pipe flange at the top in pic on the wall.
Located on the vertical centerlines of two+ different ribs.
One hole above the other.
Two of these toggle studs per flange.

Support all the weight from the floor.
The upper pipe flange to the wall will only be holding it all stable.
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Good golly! What's the speakers look like?!?!
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In my bus, there are threaded sockets in the ceiling and two places at different levels for threaded forged eye bolts for securing cargo nets... Apparently they've drilled into some heavy metal rails to add the sockets. I haven't pulled any sheet metal yet to see... But, I'm guessing they look like these from Home Depot, and I've physically seen similar at my farm supply store in the trailer section.
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Old 11-25-2016, 08:34 PM   #6
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Good golly! What's the speakers look like?!?!
two 18 inch subs, 15 inch mains and some vintage JBL studio monitors from 1976.
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two 18 inch subs, 15 inch mains and some vintage JBL studio monitors from 1976.
You'd be giving one of my buddies wet dreams...

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Old 11-26-2016, 04:05 AM   #8
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Put a revolving dish on top and wear dark sunglasses. You'll be the "talk" of the campground!
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Old 11-26-2016, 08:38 AM   #9
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e-track is what all cargo trucks use, and self tapping screws into the vertical 'studs'.

Did that in my cargo trailer - nothing penetrated the exterior.
They make all kinds of attachments for e-track - i've made shelving, hung/attached things that far outweigh your synth.

grainger, harbor freight carry some things, or look here

Tie Down Anchors E-Track Parts Trailer Cargo Control | etrailer.com

shelving and other ideas -
https://www.google.com/search?q=e+tr...w=1680&bih=931
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Old 11-26-2016, 09:26 AM   #10
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Can I buy the rails and make my own trays? Trays are $185! Rails are cheap! Then brace the bottoms yes with legs?


Do I have vertical studs in my bus? (I wish I had horizontal bitches!)
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Old 11-26-2016, 09:53 AM   #11
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yes, the frame hoops or whatever the proper term is, between each window.

If you get the 2x4 brackets to attach to the etrack you can anchor the shelf supports to them, then legs to the floor.

these brackets
http://www.dccargomall.com/Photos/Pr...6a84154c5c.jpg

some ideas here maybe..
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Old 11-26-2016, 10:28 AM   #12
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yep, that e-track stuff would be ideal.
Can reconfigure your arrangement at will.
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I'd say Vertical E-Track between the windows, attach heavy lower shelf the size of lower synthesizer base, with two front legs to support the weight farthest from wall... Then you'd have the ability to cover synthesizer with a moving blanket, and strap it down for transport.

Bolt pipe flanges through flooring and pipe flange to bottom side of shelf.

You'd then have 4 or more points of support...
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Old 11-26-2016, 02:06 PM   #14
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Old 11-26-2016, 02:52 PM   #15
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on the other hand if you ran the e-tracks horizontal at the end of the green lines you would then be able to adjust the position of syn. to suit. Plus picking up the strength of more than one vertical rib per track.
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Old 11-26-2016, 03:08 PM   #16
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Do I have vertical studs in my bus? (I wish I had horizontal bitches!)
Maybe you were joking, but just in case here's a picture highlighting my vertical studs. They are covered in black foam but you get the idea.
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Old 11-26-2016, 03:14 PM   #17
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that looks awesome but im afraid my skills will just be a tin can full of gear.
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I didn't get to say it in my Flintstone drawing.... But, the kicker would be a sheet of plywood cut to size, and turned horizontal, plus you could screw power strips to back side of it...

Say the bench is 5' long, then the kicker would be 5'wide and 3'tall..... The outer downward force of the front edge of bench transfers down to wall/floor joint.
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Old 11-26-2016, 08:39 PM   #19
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I noticed one guy used shipping pallets with wood stain behind his walls. Was free!
And I think safe as long as they dont burn or get wet from the chemicals? I know shipping containers have really bad chems in the flooring.

Примеры бюджетной мебели и предметов декора из паллет: udav102

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