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Justin
11-11-2012, 08:58 PM
Interested to know what folk use to stand their heat presses on. I've been toying with the idea of buying/building a mobile stand to be able to move it around for storage etc. Free up some valuable workspace!

I know you can get specific stands for some presses (I have an Adkins press) and these do look good.

Ian M
11-11-2012, 09:14 PM
I use one of these Justim which I bought from Machine Mart a few years ago. I fitted the top upside down to put my heat press on. The two tray's underneath I use for all my things like trimmers, heat tape etc so I have everything in one place when I need it. When I need it I just wheel it out do the work & when finished wheel it back out of the way.

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Paul
11-11-2012, 09:45 PM
Go On J! do it! i love DIY things and i think you could do good step by step photo documentary :)


i dont have to say what I use for my heat press?! :redface:

Justin
11-11-2012, 09:47 PM
That's the kind of thing I was thinking Ian, as long as it was sturdy enough to take the weigh and be wheeled around. Didn't want to spend mega bucks as it's not essential but would make life easier.

Paul, yes....I'm thinking maybe a DIY project here, lol.

Justin
11-11-2012, 09:50 PM
I see that ones £60 Ian, not too bad then. Length and height would be spot on but not wide enough :-(

Craig
11-11-2012, 09:53 PM
I feel we need a Paul DIY video showig us all how to make it and then maybe Justin he can send the prototype to you lol :smile:

Justin
11-11-2012, 09:55 PM
Better still Craig, I like your thinking on that! lol. If you'd seen me drilling 3 measly holes today you wouldn't expect me to have a go at a trolley!

Craig
11-11-2012, 10:05 PM
Me either lol thats why Im hoping Paul comes up with something

Justin
11-11-2012, 10:34 PM
What a shame that trolley Ian linked to isn't a bit wider, I really need about 600mm wide. I know it would be OK overlapping but a little messy....maybe I should follow that design but build from wood, what's that Paul? You've done one already??? WOW that was quick! :redface:

These are wider...and more expensive!
http://engineeredsolutions.info/133301-Service-Trolley-with-Coloured-Legs.html

Craig
11-11-2012, 10:51 PM
What a shame that trolley Ian linked to isn't a bit wider, I really need about 600mm wide. I know it would be OK overlapping but a little messy....maybe I should follow that design but build from wood, what's that Paul? You've done one already??? WOW that was quick! :redface:

I am sure I noticed Paul had done a blue peter moment and heres one he made earlier lol we jus him to actually show us 1 now

Paul
11-11-2012, 10:54 PM
modify it a little, add wheels and job done :)
https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/diy%20project/day2/2012-04-18%2019.37.45.jpg?w=9db1c6d7

Ian M
11-11-2012, 11:03 PM
maybe I should follow that design but build from wood

How about some Dexion 4 small wheels & some chipboard to build your own custom mobile stand. It would be like using giant Meccano & it's already predrilled. :biggrin:

Justin
11-11-2012, 11:16 PM
Yeah, looking likely the best option :-)

Limara
12-11-2012, 12:28 AM
looking for transfers the other day I came accross the " heat press caddy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuLfavDswCI now this looks brilliant and looks like it would make life so much easier! I think could do with a built in storage area, now all I need is my other half to actually figure out how to make something like it ( fat chance lol) looks like a old office chair or 2 may come in useful in the design!

socialgiraffe
12-11-2012, 12:43 AM
You could always contact a flight case company who will bespoke make something for you. It probably will not be as expensive as you think

Justin
12-11-2012, 12:44 AM
Yes I've seen that one, looks ok and the 'threading' as they call it is very good. Only thing I noticed was it did wobble a little, not totally sturdy.

mrs maggot
12-11-2012, 09:08 AM
justin, use the machine mart trolly but fit a bigger plate over the existing top shelf, will work fine if you look at engineers trolleys they are £££££'s so that idea would work best

logobear
12-11-2012, 11:15 AM
I wonder any of these trollys are robust and heavy enough for a swing away adkins press?
We use A1 plan chests which we get from architects who are going digital. The magic touch Cut paper media is A2 and it is great for storage of all flatwork.
I suspect you could attach flightcase wheels, but that would make them a little too high for good working.

GoldRapt
12-11-2012, 11:41 AM
justin, use the machine mart trolly but fit a bigger plate over the existing top shelf, will work fine if you look at engineers trolleys they are £££££'s so that idea would work best

I like out of the box thinking like this.

draig
12-11-2012, 11:51 AM
I have 2 of the IKEA small style kitchen trolleys (one for the heat press (Geo Knight Swing Away) and one for the embroidery machine), around £30. Recently bought one of their Stenstorp models for my additional mug press and supplies, got it off ebay (shop price currently is £140, bought for £24.00). Might be worth a look on ebay under Ikea.

Sharon

GoldRapt
12-11-2012, 11:56 AM
I have 2 of the IKEA small style kitchen trolleys (one for the heat press (Geo Knight Swing Away) and one for the embroidery machine), around £30. Recently bought one of their Stenstorp models for my additional mug press and supplies, got it off ebay (shop price currently is £140, bought for £24.00). Might be worth a look on ebay under Ikea.

Sharon

Is that the type with only two wheels Sharon?

Justin
12-11-2012, 01:12 PM
Found a good one on Ikea but wasn't sure about the weight rating on these.The machine mart ones do look good, with a wider panel on top may work ok.....still thinking about a diy to my own spec though ;-)

GoldRapt
12-11-2012, 01:24 PM
Don't forget to consider computer tables that come on castor's

WorthDoingRight
12-11-2012, 01:29 PM
I just build another computer desk when I run out of space and put my new equipment on those. However the idea of a 'wheel about' desk does appeal.

GoldRapt
12-11-2012, 01:53 PM
How much does one of your builds cost please Richard, are they off the shelf or true scratch built?

draig
12-11-2012, 07:18 PM
Is that the type with only two wheels Sharon?

Yes they're the ones. Would be possible to add another couple of wheels before placing equipment on top though.

Sharon

WorthDoingRight
12-11-2012, 10:21 PM
How much does one of your builds cost please Richard, are they off the shelf or true scratch built?

Tony, it all depends on the size of gap I have as to whether I buy off the shelf or cobble something together. These days I tend to just buy the cheapest (sturdy) desk on sale at the time.

Stitch Up
13-11-2012, 07:52 AM
These are brilliant and used to be sold in Aldi/Lidl

http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/mini-metal-shelving-3-shelves

We have our Adkins on one of them and they are rock solid compared to many we've tried.

GoldRapt
13-11-2012, 11:04 AM
Nice one john

JackB
13-11-2012, 11:22 AM
You could always get one of these makikng You and your subli gear fully mobile for a door to door service.:wink:
http://www.roamingtimes.com/a/consumer/2008-winnebago-destination.asp

WorthDoingRight
13-11-2012, 02:02 PM
@JackB - My wife wanted me to buy a hi-roof van and fit in permanently a vinyl cutter and wide format printer etc as a mobile retail establishment. However I am sure it was just an excuse to get me out of the house lol

IrishPrint
20-02-2017, 03:53 PM
Searching for something suitable for my adkins and came across this - what did you end up doing Justin?

Justin
20-02-2017, 06:27 PM
I bought a Pressmech with stand! lol