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Author:  RedwineGuitars [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 9:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Affordable shop stand?
I am looking for 2-3 shop stands that I can bolt to the floor and mount parrot vises on. I was wondering If anyone has come across anything at a decent price. Similar to the Erlewine setup but it doesn't have to be quite that fancy. I want to setup some different work stations. I have a lot of space, but not a lot of funds. Thanks.
Author:  Darrin D Oilar [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Affordable shop stand?
I don't know if this will help but I thought it was cool enough that it was worth a look.
viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=20503

Darrin
Author:  Darrin D Oilar [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Affordable shop stand?
I guess I should have clarified, the dental chairs in Jordan's post seemed like a perfect solution...and free.

Darrin
Author:  RedwineGuitars [ Sun Dec 06, 2009 11:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Affordable shop stand?
Those are great ideas, and I am open to many. I had a chance to pick up two baldor buffer stands at $50 each and they sold 5 minutes before I got to the liquidation. That's how it goes sometimes, oh well.
Author:  the Padma [ Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:21 am ]
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break drums, pipe, plate and a visite to your local welder buddy pal, best friend.

oh ya and a six pack or two.

big break drums really don't need to be bolted down...they just sit there.


blessings
the
Padma
Author:  R W Goodman [ Mon Dec 07, 2009 2:40 am ]
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I dont know exactly what youre looking for but I have 4 of these Bekvam kitchen carts from Ikea. They go on sale every once in a while. I interchange the legs depending on whether I want wheels or not. Keep my little jet 10-20 drum sander on one. Pretty solid for not a lot of money.
Warren.
Author:  woody b [ Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:31 am ]
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Would this work?
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It's a grinder stand from Grizzly. I suppose it could be bolted to the floor if needed. The Padma's suggestion is a good one if you have the time and connections.
Author:  Fred Tellier [ Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Affordable shop stand?
The stands they sell for bench grinders are probably strong enough if bolted down and are height adjustable. I picked one up on sale for a reasonable price to use as a stand for my buffer and it works well. Check Harbor Freight or those kind of places.

Fred
Author:  mateo4x4 [ Mon Dec 07, 2009 11:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Affordable shop stand?
the Padma wrote:
break drums, pipe, plate and a visite to your local welder buddy pal, best friend.

oh ya and a six pack or two.

big break drums really don't need to be bolted down...they just sit there.


blessings
the
Padma



Sounds like the home built forge I did. laughing6-hehe LOL

Pipe and floor flanges are a good DIY for stands and such. May wobble a tad, but won't budge if bolted down well.
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