cinderblocks

[nmcog]

Hi, I'm a student living in Lancashire.

Q: Where can I purchase cinderblocks/concrete blocks so I can build a table for my DJ/music production equipment?

Something like the table my New Zealander friend built (on the right):

 

[big-all]

local builders merchant

big all

 

[breezer]

diy "shed"

 

[nmcog]

Q: Do they sell them at B&Q and Homebase?

Q: How much do they usually cost around?

 

[breezer]

see 4 & 9 here

 

[ZenStalinist]

I wouldn't reccomend such a system unless your equipment's position is usually temporary. I am myself a learning DJ, and if you have noticed, mixers, vocoders, DSPs etc, are often designed to be screwed into proper mixing desks, or rackmounted, I suggest you build some rackmounting, etc, and maybe a proper fitting in a desk for the mixer - if you're a dance or techno DJ like me, it makes things easier.

However, if you are a hip hop DJ or scratch artist, then it is best not to fit your mixer into the desk, as having the controls for the mixer on the same level as the desk actually helps.

 

[masona]

I think Glassblock would looks nicer and you can get them in difference colour

 

[nmcog]

I think Glassblock would looks nicer and you can get them in difference colour

Glassblocks look very good.

But expensive with delivery.

 

[masona]

There are very strong, if you was building them into a window opening, they don't even need a lintel !! They are so tough and fireproof.

I think they sell them at Jewson's or any good builder merchant.

Just remembered Wickes sell them and not a bad price either.

 

[bovie]

Regarding cheep blocks, if you can find someone who is getting rid of the old style electric storage heaters the heater is full of them and they are light and thinner than normal blocks. These are normally free as nobody wants them. Make sure they are disconnected properly before you dismantle them. These also make a good base for a built in BBQ as they are heat resistant. (not recommended in your bedroom).