Toilet Flange Discovery

Throughout the design process, one of primary issues has been in navigating the transition from the vertical plane (the column) to the horizontal plane (the top and bottom plates) in a secure manner. This joint was crucial to maintaining the structural integrity of the stand and preserving the sound quality of the speaker while sitting on the stand.

The apparent solution to this dilemma came in the form of an unlikely piece of hardware: the PVC toilet flange. These flanges are able to fit snugly over top of a 3" PVC (or inside of a 4"PVC), and include holes on the structure where bolts or screws can be inserted to couple a plate to the structure. With the application of PVC primer and glue, this flange should effectively provide a workable surface onto which plates can  be attached firmly. 

Below are images of the flange itself, and how it interacts with a 3" PVC pipe section: