Making a Table Top Music Stand

On this week's show, I design and make a table top, folding music stand. I hope you enjoy the project.
If you are interested in obtaining the brass drive rivets that I use in this project, you can find them here. www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/...
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[@andyfarmer759]

Very interesting video,loved this one. A small scrolled lyre on the top of the centre piece would let the unknowing eye, the purpose of the object.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I love that idea Andy. Where were you when I was designing it? LOL. I may just add that yet. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave your suggestion. It's very much appreciated.

[@andyfarmer759]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Locked in the practice room with 76 trombones and a trumpet voluntary.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@andyfarmer759 and your hearing is still intact?

[@andyfarmer759]

@@acutabove_woodworkings only just. This project has taken my mind back quite a few years. The things you remember when thoughts are provoked lol

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@andyfarmer759 Glad that I could bring back some memories. I hope they were good ones.

[@michaeldunn5280]

I cannot see myself ever making this music stand Ken but I definitely think it is by far one of your finest builds on your site. Really enjoyed the tutorial. I enjoy the entire layout process of wood projects and this showcased that side of the build wonderfully. This was excellent Harleymike/chicago

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Mike. It's an extremely useful project for me and I had a blast making it. Thanks for tuning in to the show and taking the time to leave the kind words.

[@michaelmarchione3408]

Boy, Danish Oil will really make the grain pop. That would make a heirloom piece for a child, hands down. Very nice piece Kenny.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words Michael. I appreciate you tuning in this week. I really enjoyed designing and making this project.

[@N5XHIworkshop]

Enjoyed the project, I have never used a drive rivet, only a regular rivet, but I see that this would be a great place for a sex bolt. I use these bolt when I attach two pieces of leather together and make keychains on my scrollsaw.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

A SEX BOLT?!?!?!?! What kind of projects are you making here Jeff? This is a family show. LOL. Thanks for tuning in an for the kind words on the show.....and of course, for the chuckle.

[@N5XHIworkshop]

@@acutabove_woodworkings It's also called a Chicago bolt, but I loved the play on words.🤣😂

[@paulsmessyworkshop]

Kenny, nice piece of engineering to make everything work. Great to see you used my favorite wood again. Clever project.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Glad that you liked it Paul. For someone like me who enjoys playing music, this was a perfect project. Thanks for tuning in to the show this week. It's very much appreciated.

[@tomt9543]

Paul, did this project bring back memories of your folding trivet 6 years ago? Both are marvels of engineering (or real good luck!)! Ha!

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@tomt9543 While I wasn't thinking about the adjustable trivet idea when I made this project, Paul's adjustable trivet was an incredible show. So great in fact, that I did my take on his project on my show. I don't know if you've seen it Tom but here is my take on Paul's idea. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnvOqYuLnLGViJY Thanks for tuning in.

[@bobwebberkc]

Are you reading my mind or what? I’m gonna make this! X 4 for daughters and grand kids

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

It was a challenging project Bob but it works great. Good luck with your build. Thanks for tuning in to the show.

[@drbahb1]

Kenny, one of the things that I really like about your videos is when you make a mistake (as we all do) you don't edit it out, but show how you correct it.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

Thanks for the kind words. I have always thought of mistakes as an opportunity to learn. If I were to edit them out (like some channels) then I am taking away a chance for the viewer to learn something. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. LOL. Thanks for tuning in this week and taking the time to leave your comment. I truly appreciate it.

[@jacquesbelanger5087]

very cool project. was wondering how did you attach the back bracket stand?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

The back bracket stand was attached mostly with glue but I added a couple of drive pins. For the most part though, the glue is what holds the stand in place. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show Jacques and taking the time to leave the kind words. It's very much appreciated.

[@jclwyd]

@@acutabove_woodworkings Kenny - really enjoyed the video. My son has just got a piano and is keen to progress his music so this will be a great project for me to make for him. Like one of the other subscribers, I'm a bit confused as to how you've tackled the stand support. I get that you glue the top section to the main stand but how did you hinge the lower section to provide the back support? Always look forward to your Friday videos.

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

@@jclwyd I went through the video to see where the confusion lies and apparently, I neglected to mention the hinges. At 23:15 in the video, you can see the small brass hinges between the upper and lower sections of the stand. The hinges are recessed on the back of the stand so that they don't interfere with it lying flat to the music stand itself. Once I had the hinges mounted properly to allow the fold out section to lie flat against the music stand, I then glued the smaller top section in place, allowing the larger section of the fold out stand to pivot on the hinges. I hope this explains it a little better Clwyd and clears up any confusion that there may be. If not, please feel free to continue this conversation here and I will do my best to sort it out.

[@brassnsawdust]

Do you have any dimensioned drawings we could work from?

[@acutabove_woodworkings]

I do not Tom. I made this one on the fly and gave the dimensions as I made it. Sorry about that. Thanks for tuning in to the show.