How to Make a Multi Guitar Stand | I Like To Make Stuff

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Evan's exact response to hearing "aluminum extrusions" 🤣👏

[@jochenwuerfel]

4:28 A wild Evan appears 👌

[@soffes]

Haha this was perfect :D Thought if your desk build as soon as he said it 😂

[@MegaDeath458]

Oh hello there my favorite couple on the interwebs!

[@_thegrayman]

Starts singing SRV - “Hello there, my old friend... 🎸”. Who’s behind the camera?They’re doing a great job!

[@malanao]

5th

[@SpecificLove7]

Love the combination of wood, metal, and leather. It looks great.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you very much!

[@LonePyroWolf]

As a musician, I will say that you should definitely do as you said you might - add taller rubber feet to the bottom and wrap leather around the wooden dowels at the bottom so the finish doesn't scratch on the wood. Also, small straps to your neck holders so that if you do happen to bump your stand or any guitar in it, they wont accidentally fall out. It will also allow you to pick the stand up and move everything together for cleaning or re-arranging purposes. Though, taking out the guitars is still recommended. Ha ha!

[@stewartbowman]

Good suggestions. Another reason for raising it further off the floor is to allow for guitars with endpin jacks (electro acoustics), especially when you forget to pull the plug out...

[@wildgrovewoodworks1510]

You just solved something I’ve been mentally trying to capture for a while - making a rack that’s expandable and reconfigurable in case your guitar collection changes. As someone with lots of guitars but who also loves trading and getting new ones, I appreciate not having to make a new rack every few years! Great job!

[@GreatWhiteWine]

I always like the small white sparks hidden in your videos, like at 1:37 with the pencil.

[@forby_]

😉

[@christobacon1]

one trick that I've used for "making" threads in the end of extruded alluminum instead of bruteforcing the screw in it like you did, I take a steel screw that I "sacrifice" and make one or two groves in the threads to help it cut the alluminium... works a charm

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's a great tip!

[@austinwessels]

I was thinking the same thing, but isn't that just a tap? (I speak from very little experience)

[@christobacon1]

@@austinwessels yes, but if you think a bit at the problem that bob has, which is to seat the tap correctly in the hole, it's from my experience due to the flutes of the tap being too big. by making the flute smaller it's easier to seat. but, yes it's a custom tap

[@fadetounforgiven]

I was about to suggest the same exact thing. Depending on the size (diameter) of the screw, you may even want to go for three or four. That helps evacuating the material (in this case aluminium) you are taking away.

[@PinataOblongata]

@@christobacon1 No expert, but I've seen metal workers put their taps into drill presses and clamp the work piece perpendicular, then turn the chuck by hand as they apply downward pressure using the press lever. That way everything is held exactly where it should be and the tap moves as linearly without a jig or just eyeballing it.

[@BrandonSmith-sq9wg]

Great video. I just " discovered" your channel last night. Binged watched your videos for about 8 hours. The timing is perfect. Now that I have a lot of free time, I'm converting my 12x16 shed into a proper but small workshop. I added heat, insulation and better lighting. I have most of the basics as far as tools. I'm still trying to find a layout that works for me. Regardless, this will probably be my first project when I figure it out. Thanks for the great content.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's fantastic! I'm happy to help you along the way! Check out our digital plans to help you get some ideas.

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful job, Bob! 😃

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@HyphenatedReality]

This is just what I'll be needing when I go back to college in the fall. I have 2 acoustic guitars, an electric guitar, and a bass guitar- alongside two guitar builds from kits and bought parts in the making, and possibly another electric guitar coming in a month. Chances are one of the builds will never truly be finished because I want to do a somewhat rare, crazy wiring job with little knowledge/experience of wiring.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome! We've got digital plans to help you get started.

[@calinguga]

if you don't mind sharing that crazy wiring idea, i'd like to try and help

[@HyphenatedReality]

@@calinguga If you can help, or at the least link me some tutorials to better understand guitar wiring, that'll be absolutely amazing! The setup is inspired by this two-piece band, Local H, where the lead guitarist puts a single p-bass pickup at an angle under the EA strings, and wires it up to its own volume knob and a second output jack, then plays that through an octave pedal for an emulated bass sound. I'm thinking of taking it a step further having two pickups, the p-bass pickup under EA and a single coil at the neck position, both on a 3-way switch so it can go from just "2 string emulated bass" to 6 string. While all that's going on, I'd still have a single-coil bridge pick-up wired to volume/tone and its own output jack. My dad and I built a strat-styled body from basswood, so we can still route it out as needed, and we'll be making a custom pickguard. I haven't yet learned enough about wiring to feel confident figuring it out myself.

[@iridescentfs9373]

This is actually amazingly timed. Funnily enough BOTH of us have been trying to get back into guitar as a hobby. Unfortunately due to recent events, I can't even go out to buy a second guitar or even stands! This is wonderful!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

We've got plans available if you want to make this one!

[@benTi900]

I Like To Make Stuff Shameless plug!😂

[@iridescentfs9373]

@@Iliketomakestuff Of course I might have to!

[@gregbaker6215]

A few years ago, I went through a guitar stand design phase that was more frustrating than productive. I did how ever, come up with a prototype but left it at that. It's a simple enough design for multiple guitars. I built a rectangle with scrape cabinet drawers from a kitchen remodel I did . I removed the bottom or the floor of the drawer and the front drawer face and handle. I had some other scrape kitchen chairs that I used the back support ribs and arms. Anyway to make a long story short, I filled the rectangle with slats to separate each guitar. It fits four they sit in a slot and lean back slightly. No other support just the bottom portion of the guitar is in contact with a slat (for lack of a better word) in front and in back and the side rails. Getting the height adjusted so the guitars wouldn't bottom out was the most time consuming and difficult part of the build. Great to see a video on guitar stands. I had a similar one like yours but needed a portable folding type that wouldn't take up room in the van and end up in the dumpster after it got destroyed from the other equipment smashing it. Thank you, be safe, love and light to all...

[@Sonic_Ox]

Thanks for the great video. I built a similar stand but entirely out of 1" square tube steel. I then used silicon weather stripping as cushion for the guitars. It works great and has not harmed the finish. It was really inexpensive as the steel was scrap from a different project. I appreciate the great quality of your videos.

[@JohnRobertson22]

Loved the little EvanAndKatelyn shoutout. I’m obsessed with t slot aluminum after their videos

[@Iliketomakestuff]

They're amazing people

[@JohnRobertson22]

I agree! Very talented, much like yourself Bob!

[@jakestevenson5637]

Amazing project as always bob

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@jakestevenson5637]

I Like To Make Stuff Hi bob I’m a really big fan of the Chanel and I am trying to learn woodworking only at my age of 11and your so inspirational to me and I get a lot of ideas from you so thanks you and I hope your doing well on quarantine and I wish you the best

[@ericwillersdorf7452]

"Trying to get back into guitar as a hobby..." *Takes out two Strats, two Gibsons and a vintage Musicmaster.

[@hj3875]

“Trying to get back into” means he played before so he has guitars

[@temper6162]

Honey jar, I think the key word in that was hobby, but hes got top shelf expensive guitars, most hobbyists dont have all of that

[@hj3875]

@@temper6162 did i ask?

[@scytheworks6297]

@@hj3875 Yo, no need to be bitchy

[@Paul-fq5fv]

Was thinking the exact same thing.....had a rack full of pedals on the floor too....lol

[@krypto3166]

Looks great but I'm concerned about the dye in the leather leaching into the finish of the guitars. What about felt as a different option?

[@inflameslp311]

I'm building one of these myself and the whole time I'm watching this I'm thinking "Why not use felt?" But then I realize he is doing a high quality custom build so of course why not leather... I am putting mine on casters as well so I can roll it around if necessary. Mine is not nearly as pretty as his but I would not call myself an accomplished woodworker so I'm proud of what I have accomplished so far.

[@stewartbowman]

I agree. Surely leather dye (or any dye) is likely to leach into some wood finishes, particularly wax and cellulose lacquer. I guess undyed leather would be good, though.

[@espowari]

1. I knew I should have payed attention in geometry class, but Bob explains it like a boss. 2. Nice *Evan&Katelyn* reference there @4:27 !

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Math is Fun!

[@IAmKyleBrown]

What a great use of alum extrusion. Really cool design and I love the simplicity of the wood holders. I only have one guitar, but definitely have learned something and will use it for other applications. Of course it's easy to give ideas after watching this, but for anyone interested, I think it would be cool to have a small tenon in the back of the holders to keep it in line with the extrusion. I also think just cutting the cross hatch but leaving the leather on like a flap would "conceal" the screw head. Thanks ILMTS team!

[@MaltandMake]

I remember Bob saying his grandad had a *lot* of bass wood when he moved in... you really weren't kidding, it's been the go to solid wood for years now!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Piles and piles

[@DavidPlass]

I though Bob played guitar, not bass? Ba dum bum.

[@bytesizedengineering]

There it is... Right at the last second! I was waiting patiently for the Bill and Ted reference. Be excellent to each other.

[@forby_]

🎸✨

[@harry3338]

Man, that looks really cool!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thank you!

[@FigmentsMade]

This looks great! Using the wrench to hold the rubber feet while cutting them down is such a good tip. Everything's a clamp!

[@sacuna3333]

Awesome! I made something similar for my guitars. I just used pipe insulation to easily wrap the bottom dowels and now my guitars have a cushy seat.

[@jlarts]

Bob and Josh's Excellent Adventure! \m/ I might actually need one of those soon, just got myself a new guitar so will need to seriously think about storage, especially once my kit is finally built

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That would be most excellent

[@Somchiman]

For me, the best part is how he varies process to simplify things.

[@MikeLynchMakes]

Hey Bob! I'd recommend getting a larger blade for your band saw for ripping wood down and do it before planing the whole thing (just plane your reference edge). You'll end up with less loss of wood.

[@LoganLovell]

I highly recommend using an L shaped allen key or even one with an end specifically for higher torque needs. We use them all the time in the bike industry and you'd be surprised how much simpler it is to use it in the orientation with a longer lever arm. Might make the thread cutting a little easier on the arms. I'm sure most of you know that, just thought I'd put it out there for those who don't know.

[@nicholasdunn3897]

Hey Bob, Another way to get the lap joints straight and flat would be to hog them out with a hand router with a little clean up from a chisel. I know it’s not the focus of the piece but it may be a nice alternative to the band saw and disc sander. Finished product looks great. Love the channel!

[@kevindurb]

The leather looks amazing! Nice touch! love this project

[@imraneo]

I just discovered this channel last week and have been binge watching! It's so therapeutic to see all that amazing woodwork. Thanks for sharing Bob.

[@sophiabowe770]

The black leather and cherry looks sooo good

[@fcschoenthal]

Love the ingenuity and processes that you go through. I know a couple of people that I could make one of these for as gifts. - Chris

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome, we've got some digital plans available to give them a head start

[@littleroses2872]

1:37 That little tap animation on the pencil. I like that.

[@UrbanSelfSufficiency]

Yeah, leather wrapping those bottoms dowels would really finish this off nicely; I wanna see an insta-story of you doing this Bob! Dooo it.

[@hoguemr]

Haha Evan's aluminum extrusion face was great

[@Iliketomakestuff]

haha. Evan is great!

[@ericvandruten]

Cool video. I'd add / change 3 things: Add wheels, Add locking straps on top, and felt-covered separators between the guitars at the bottom. Plus the same concerns as below on the use of leather.

[@unzickerwoodcraft8100]

Dude so rad!! I love the look of doweled joints. And that cherry is just *chefs kiss*

[@bradbailey3304]

Another great guitar based build Think I need to get some wood Keep up the awesome projects 👍

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Keeping some plywood panels on hand can really help with those quick ideas

[@bradbailey3304]

My wood stock has depleted with all this time off but I can order some. I have about 5-6 guitars sitting in cases and I think you have inspired me to bust them out 🤘

[@Cousin_Gregg]

Guitars and carpentry in one place is much appreciated. I’d be interested in a video on how to make amp cabinets.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

That's not a bad idea.

[@fishvishnu]

Or an amp road case

[@Cousin_Gregg]

Oooooo, yes! Agree with Steve

[@noahmiddleton8716]

love this video, love incorporating woodworking into guitars and music

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Me too!

[@jeffmoore3360]

Couple tricks, you can get drop in tee nuts for extruded aluminum which allow you to add them after you have everything put together. You'd be surprised at all of the varieties of tee nuts. Also, for feet, you can use elevator bolts. I forget where i picked up that trick, but it has come in handy many times.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Good point! We listed the drop-in t-nuts in the blog post

[@sapelesteve]

Awesome build Bob! I only have one Acoustic guitar that I made 5 yrs ago & still can't play. So, even though I'll never need a guitar rack like that, I still appreciate & enjoyed seeing how you built it.....👍👍🎸🎸

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Now's the best time to pick it up and learn to play

[@spicyicecream6976]

good thing there's this video during quarantine, it's so satisfying

[@Iliketomakestuff]

thanks!

[@spicyicecream6976]

@@Iliketomakestuff you're welcome, big fan from the Philippines ❤

[@jacobroberts1434]

Great build! Loved the Evan cameo!

[@369dusty]

I was thinking about making the feet taller and wrapping the dowels for looks and to protect the guitars finish....and then you said that is what you would change ! It seems you thought of everything for a nice. versatile stand that can be added to if necessary ! Nice job for a great design. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@VitorDuzarte]

That strat looks so good. Stay safe Bob, cheers!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!! I bought it from a friend who built it up a while back. He called it his FrankenStrat :)

[@amazingbro104]

Your videos are always so good

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks!

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Very Cool Multi Guitar Stand !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheGingerWorkshop]

Metal extrusion being used....*insert Evan reaction here* 😂

[@NuyValo]

So awesome, you are very professional

[@GTAMASTER2216]

Super cool Bob. I play guitar myself and have to many for my stands also! I enjoy woodworking so i might try this out. Thanks for the great content!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Awesome! Making a nice display for your guitars really shows them off.

[@GTAMASTER2216]

@@Iliketomakestuff Yea for sure. Thanks so much for replying :)

[@BruceAUlrich]

Cool process. I really like how you can adjust where they sit. That's neat! When you were cutting the rubber feat down I was like, "Noooo! You'll probably need that space." ha ha. Oh well, like you said, you can swap them out pretty easily. Great video!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

We found some better ones that are linked in the blog post

[@staypuffman5469]

Awesome video! I would recommend adding a piece of material or foam to the bottom rods where the guitars rest. Over time, using those rods as an anchor to turn the guitars will eventually scratch the finish off them. Cool build though, I think it’s time to. For me to make on for myself!

[@ramiljamito6812]

BOB I'm REALLY INSPIRED by your channel , it is AMAZING!!! thank you and your team for having this great channel. It keeps me going to make stuff and to share my talents. I'm so EXCITED that my channel will become like yours and to be an INSPIRATION to others. thank you and GOD BLESS!!! :)

[@kathleenejamito1425]

I like to make stuff to :) Ramil you will become an inspiration too!! just keep on going!! God bless you more!! by the way I also Subscribe to your channel Amazing content :)

[@ramiljamito6812]

@@kathleenejamito1425 Thank you for checking out my channel :) it keeps me going and be inspiration :) thanks God bless you too!! :)

[@SantiagoAZ66]

Really slick, I like it. Using the aluminum extrusion for the adjustable neck rests was a great idea (may have to borrow that one).

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Cool, let us know what you make! #ILTMSToo

[@FractalWorkshop]

Much better than any of this flimsy store bought junk. Good job!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

True!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Bob! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks 👍

[@Mike-In-O-Town]

Cool project and one I'm likely to build for my son's guitars. One suggestion. Though its a bit of a pain, installing a dado blade in your table saw and using it for the half laps will result in a much better outcome than using the bandsaw and chisels. And as for the adjustable neck pieces, I'll be finding a way to accomplish those with a router template to insure complete uniformity.

[@picksalot1]

I made my own guitar rack as well, but a simpler construction design. One thing I would highly recommend is to put some sort of movable spacers on the lower dowels so the guitar bodies don't knock into each other when putting in or taking the guitars out of the rack.

[@davidbuffington9644]

Cherry may burn easily, but it smells pretty sweet when it does. Also, just before you mentioned using the forstner bit, I was thinking he should drill that out with a hole cutter to make them uniform. Good stuff as always Bob!

[@JoshMakesStuff]

Milling wood is so awesome! FIRST!

[@kubaczek20]

I think you were uploading this video and that is why you are first :D :D That project was on my mind a long time ago, but I put it away for now :)

[@elcucumber2847]

hacks!!

[@rainmaker1446]

Perfect timing. I was literally just looking to make something like this.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Great! We've got digital plans available in the description

[@hoguemr]

I see you're making some good music with that drum sander this episode. Nice

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Haha. The band saw is really rocking!

[@danielallen2000]

Love watching every video, but i would love to see you use more of your tools, i know using the CNC may alienate some, but the holders would have been a great example of where a quick repeatable cut makes sense. Thanks for keeping us all entertained through these tough times!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Eh, I guess so. But setting up the file, holding down material, etc would have taken longer than just cutting them (20 minutes maybe?)

[@aidynwyatt5415]

I love the bloopers!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Me too!

[@camoswald6752]

Worth the wait! Awesome project for me as a maker and bassist!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Cool! You can make one too! We've got plans available

[@Mr.MinerAL]

You could clip out a millimeter or two more than the width of an insert off the front face of the extruded aluminum all the way at one end, so you could add or remove inserts without dismantling the entire rack. You could even leave the guitars in while you did it.

[@Iliketomakestuff]

True.

[@Huskermats02]

Loved the Bill and Ted reference at the end!

[@calinguga]

made something like this about a year ago. i used a similarly sized piece of solid cherry but as a big fat base, and made the rest from copper pipe (covered in cloth where it's touching the guitars). used pipe wall mounts (the plastic clamp type) attached to pieces of wood for spacers. really like the U hangers on the rail

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Cool idea!

[@JohnMadeit]

I like the wood and aluminium extrusion combinations 👍

[@johnmorgan1056]

Hi you said you didn't have the right size tap what you could try is take a bolt the same size your going to be using and cut two vertical groove's it should act like a tap with relatively soft material. Love all the videos you have given me load's ideas and solved lot of my projects

[@HadarCo]

Awesome project and video! Turned out amazing! 😁 And 4:27 - Evan's reaction when he realizes he's used as a meme in Bob's video 😅

[@Iliketomakestuff]

😁

[@JamesAllenQuinn]

This video really 'captured' my attention. Awesome stuff! I need to build a multi guitar stand, so this was some good inspiration.

[@TQb13Y]

You could have drilled holes for dowels bit higher to lift them from ground, so you don't have to add rubber feet.

[@JhonnyGil101]

Dude I've watch a few of these because I'm planning on making one for myself and this one is def the best looking I've seen 👏👏👏.

[@unstable0520]

I like when you create stuff it is very cool!

[@Iliketomakestuff]

Thanks! Do you create stuff too?

[@stevenpenland4566]

Great idea. You should've used a router with a flush trim bit to make all of the "neck holders." This way you could've made one that was perfectly how you wanted it and used it as a template to make the other 5 exactly like it. Great job though!

[@vigneshs9587]

Great video. Although I have only one one guitar, still loved it

[@XsubliminalinsanityX]

I suggest getting some pipe insulation or a similar foam material to put on the bottom bars to prevent "stand rash". Hope that helps!

[@BrendansReasons]

Great video. Who else knew it wasn't going to be tall enough? I love his process and how he always takes us through it

[@philwebb8049]

Super cool Bob...Awesome 😉

[@GeeDeeBird]

NIce! I think, rather than use an extrusion, I'll inlay a t-track in a wood cross member at the top. Same functionality but (IMO) better aesthetic. Thanks for sharing!

[@basarat]

That knock in beginning with the guitar was ‘painful’ 😢 Need padding 😂

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

Have you thought about making a guitar display case? Stores your guitars, puts them on display as well as keeping them dust free and safe.

[@pericoel21]

I like how the leather and the wood meet at the top

[@owentidddance]

I would LOVE for you to do a video on making a guitar!

[@RCW-Designs]

I've been wanting to make a guitar rack for quite a while. Really like this design. Might give me a chance to play with joinery. Sad part is that I don't have any guitars. I'll have to make one of those as well.

[@ebrahimquraishi4349]

Hey Bob I love your work and I hope you release another blacksmithing / forging video

[@mrmyblessednest1722]

Bob.....I would love to see you make a single guitar stand, one where the guitar hangs at the front of the stand!! This multiple one is nice too!!

[@joshface04]

I've just bought myself my first guitar and all the stands out there seem expensive for what they offer, this is a great project, especially when we're all stuck indoors :)

[@camoramirz]

Love the Gundam hanging out by the transformer!!

[@guitfidle]

That's awesome! I actually made something similar several years ago, but I didn't get the angle right. Now I need to make a double decker that holds 30 guitars....

[@RandyApril57]

That looks very nice

[@Chef316]

I may have put some compressed felt underneath the leather to give the guitar necks a bit more padding. Great build sir! Unfortunately I'm down to one bass guitar.

[@thomasthurman4346]

"The glue on these is dry, and my beard is trimmed...." hahaha I had to go back and sure enough...

[@scaz83]

Ahh the actions to the montage thing 🤤

[@roblesterjr04]

I caught that little spark effect when you dropped the pencil.

[@forby_]

😉

[@dennisneo1608]

That's a cool guitar rack.

[@Myeungo]

I love the use of Evan's face xD

[@simonchadd2201]

So all I need is $20 of wood and $20,000 worth of tools.

[@keithklassen5320]

This is cherry, so it's a bunch more than $20 of wood. I know you were making a joke, but I'm making a serious.