[cooldrummer95]

i want a rack but i don't have enough money to buy one. i was thinking about building one. if i do build one what is the ball park price of a home made rack? what size tubing would i need? i was planning on using gibralter clamps so i don't have to make my own so it would need to fit those. Or is building a rack even worth it compared to buying one? all thoughts, questions, comments, and just general pondering the subject will be accepted.

[Paulo]

If you buy the clamps, unless you can find a box of them used somewhere, you could end up spending a lot. They are about 20-30 bucks a piece. If you have welding capability, you could go really far with this.

You can often find used racks on craigslist or maybe even ebay for a ton less than new. I've been thinking about making my own too.

If you used the right wood and finished it nice that could be fun. Get some spruce or decent grade plywood and figure out some sort of butress quick-loc thingy... Plus wood absorbs a lot of vibration.... Hmmmm... ok, I'll be in the garage for a while, lol.

[Luke]

I'd say if you have anything else that needs upgrading on you kit do that first. A rack would be awesome for my kit but there are plenty of things that I should upgrade (mostly cymbals) before I get a rack. I would also recommend you buy one, the companies that make drum hardware know what they are doing and they're racks are meant to last a long time and work great. I'd say only make your own if you are a professional fabricator. Just my take on this.