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Old 02-29-2020, 04:49 PM
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Default Phenolic Resin (lab countertop) Audio Racks

I once made an audio rack out of salvaged maple butcher block for shelves and small aluminum I-beams vertical posts. Problem is the old maple started to split because of past improper storage.


I need to rebuild the rack with new wood or use a different material.


I was thinking of trying phenolic resin or epoxy resin shelves/tops, the same thing used in lab tables and countertops.



I might be able to source some used from the local university property disposition warehouse that is open to the public on the cheap, but would have to cut it down.


Question is, would this be a good material to use?


Uncutable safely?


Too weak to hold a lag bolt which is how my old rack was held together?


It will not sound good as it will suck too much energy out?


I see that a few high-end racks use it as trimming or some special composite mix of their own that seems to be similar.


I've also read that some high-end loudspeaker makers use it in their enclosures for it's anti-resonance qualities.


I do not see anyone doing exactly what I have in mind, maybe this is a DIY question, just beating the bush to see what flies out.



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