The improvised DJ/production desk thread

what about lockable casters/wheels? that should raise it up a bit. And make things movable.

http://www.northerntool.com/images/p.../189701_lg.jpg

As far as bracketing i'd run two brackets per end and probably 2 centre/shelf brackets and see how that goes.

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Originally Posted by Doza

I have the same set up and I placed 3 sets of wheels (http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60169977) on mine and its perfect since on 6ft too, no back pain here also there's locks on the wheels so its sturdy.

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Yup, I got four of those wheels+assorted mounting brackets when I bought the thing. When done assembling but before putting much else than the decks+mixer on, I tried them on for size and it felt a bit too wobbly even with the locks. I'll have to try it again with more load on the shelves one of these weekends.

I'm a bit concerned with wobble and the base of the expedit bending with feet or legs

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Originally Posted by Xonetacular

I'm a bit concerned with wobble and the base of the expedit bending with feet or legs

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I got a slightly larger version of the expedit which didnt need feet. It is literally the perfect height (91cm), but sadly they dont make it anymore :(

Regarding the wobble, its pretty significant, especially when youre scratching. Have you ever seen inside a piece of ikea furiture? Its literally 3mm mdf with cardboard inside :eek:

Having said that, many people have had success with them, including myself, and ive heard that when held together with 'gorrilla glue' they can be solid as a rock.

Another solution is to have a backboard on the unit, as you would with an ikea wardrobe. These really help the structural integrity of the units, and hide your wires ;)

cardboad eh?

Hmmm I guess I want something that doesn't use feet. i have an idea I'm going to model up...

Another idea using two adjustable legs to support the back shelf and monitors.

http://i.imgur.com/J3Adq.png

ALWAYS use glue when assembling anything from Ikea. The legs are a very good idea!!

Just a picture progress on how my ikea DJ set up was completed

I was aware my speakers were far away so tried to think of a way to solve it.
http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/u..._6158887_n.jpg

Solution being hiding my Techs as i was concentrating a lot on CDJ's..
http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/u..._8183537_n.jpg

I then ended up with this:
http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/u...o/IMG_3098.jpg
http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/u...o/IMG_3094.jpg

And my 'studio' area (Now have a RME Babyface in place and soundproofing under my VXT's):
http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/u...o/IMG_3101.jpg

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Originally Posted by Xonetacular

This is another idea. It looks pretty unstable though with all the shit stacked up so high on the back I would be afraid it would fall over. Thoughts? The guy is 5' 9.5" (me height) for scale.

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Actually the biggest problem I see with this setup is, how do you DJ without a FACE?

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Originally Posted by earl panda

some history furniture :)

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Antiques?

:)