Even though you may like the thought of your guitars safely packed away, protected from dust and accidental spills, you may also like to keep them within easy reach, so when you feel like playing you can. Guitars are also beautiful instruments that should be on display. The best way of displaying your guitars is to have them on a stand. A portable guitar stand is a good idea too, so that it can be moved wen necessary.
Stands for guitars are sold in music shops, but like all musical equipment, they can be pricy. You can save a good deal of money by making your own, and it can be just as good as those that are bought. You can also decide from which material to make your stand. PVC or metal pipes are quite easy to put together, but wood is also the ideal material to use. You can make the decision based upon how familiar you are with the various materials, and the tools you own.
A PVC piping stand will be strong enough to display a couple of guitars, and is quite easy to put together, as usually there is no welding, nailing or gluing involved. A stand of a reasonable size will need about twenty feet of PVC, and the right thickness should be purchased. Approximately three-quarter-inch pipes are recommended.
If you feel more capable when handling wood, you can also make the ideal stand for your instruments. A very simple idea is to attach the stand to a wall, however, just remember that you will then not be able to take the stand with you anywhere. For a wall stand, you will need a thick length of wood, about two to three feet long. You will need a drill, screws and washers and two tool hooks.
In order for your guitars to hang correctly, and apart from one another, you will need to measure where the hooks must be placed. If you don't have your guitars as a measuring guide, place the hooks about two feet apart. Be careful to always leave enough room as you don't want the instruments to knock.
When you are measuring, a level is very useful. It will be the device that ensures your hooks are at the right height, and that your wood to be placed on the wall is not skew. The wood is best bolted to the wall, and you can add washers to reinforce the bolts.
For a more movable stand, you might consider something similar to a tripod. If built in such a way, the stand can easily be folded and placed in a vehicle. Always start by drawing the parts that need to be cut from the wood, and then use the appropriate tools to cut and assemble them. You can also come up with your own unique design.
The most fun part of building a portable guitar stand is decorating it. Use your imagination and choose some attractive colors. Always sand the wood down well, and leave the first coat of paint to dry for about twenty-four hours. You can also stain the wood for a beautiful appearance. However you decide to build your stand, you will find that it is quite an easy achievement, and tat it will be most useful.
Stands for guitars are sold in music shops, but like all musical equipment, they can be pricy. You can save a good deal of money by making your own, and it can be just as good as those that are bought. You can also decide from which material to make your stand. PVC or metal pipes are quite easy to put together, but wood is also the ideal material to use. You can make the decision based upon how familiar you are with the various materials, and the tools you own.
A PVC piping stand will be strong enough to display a couple of guitars, and is quite easy to put together, as usually there is no welding, nailing or gluing involved. A stand of a reasonable size will need about twenty feet of PVC, and the right thickness should be purchased. Approximately three-quarter-inch pipes are recommended.
If you feel more capable when handling wood, you can also make the ideal stand for your instruments. A very simple idea is to attach the stand to a wall, however, just remember that you will then not be able to take the stand with you anywhere. For a wall stand, you will need a thick length of wood, about two to three feet long. You will need a drill, screws and washers and two tool hooks.
In order for your guitars to hang correctly, and apart from one another, you will need to measure where the hooks must be placed. If you don't have your guitars as a measuring guide, place the hooks about two feet apart. Be careful to always leave enough room as you don't want the instruments to knock.
When you are measuring, a level is very useful. It will be the device that ensures your hooks are at the right height, and that your wood to be placed on the wall is not skew. The wood is best bolted to the wall, and you can add washers to reinforce the bolts.
For a more movable stand, you might consider something similar to a tripod. If built in such a way, the stand can easily be folded and placed in a vehicle. Always start by drawing the parts that need to be cut from the wood, and then use the appropriate tools to cut and assemble them. You can also come up with your own unique design.
The most fun part of building a portable guitar stand is decorating it. Use your imagination and choose some attractive colors. Always sand the wood down well, and leave the first coat of paint to dry for about twenty-four hours. You can also stain the wood for a beautiful appearance. However you decide to build your stand, you will find that it is quite an easy achievement, and tat it will be most useful.
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