Paul Jackino | Rack Build

Custom DJ Rack Build at 12

Here are four photos of me back in the day, around when I was 12. I built this custom DJ rack out of my own initiative and passion for creating something useful. Using scrap angle iron, nuts, and bolts my dad had lying around, I worked late into the night, fueled by grit, creativity, and curiosity. I used tin snips to cut the angle iron and bent it to my will, designing and crafting it with precision. Without guidance or prior knowledge, I crafted a solid DJ rack that I used for several dozen DJ gigs, earning money from class reunions, weddings, dances, and more. Eventually, I upgraded to new equipment and a fancier rack, but this original creation remains a testament to my drive, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.

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