Anybody made some?
I used to have PVC extensions that I would attach to my shaping racks when I wanted to glass but I’d like to be able to have separate shaping and glassing racks this time around…
I’m noodling on how to put some together right now. I’ll post up whatever I come up with.
Somebody in Japan posted PVC glassing racks for his portable EZ up shaping shelter. Cannot remember who…
Surfifty mentioned he has interchageable PVC shaping/glassing racks.
EDIT: Found it. It gave me some ideas for a portable PVC shaping rack. May not help for what you had in mind though.
http://www.swaylocks.com/forums/taking-it-outdoors
that is almost exactly what I just drew up…
Thanks for the pic…
my only concern is stability.
also, what is a good distance rack to rack for glassing mostly shortboards? 4’?
2" schedule 40 is pretty stout. Maybe even 1.5".
You would need a broad enough base to insure stability. Use sand bags to weight the base.
Distance between racks? I will defer to the pros.
Four foot is usually what I do. Although If I were grassing professionally again I might consider something tighter. I see a lot of sub 6’ and even 5’ boards these days.
Hey Chris,
I bought one of the portable sawhorses as a base for less then $20. PVC can get pretty expensive, if you don’t have it laying around.
http://www.amazon.com/Ebco-Products-Storaway-Sawhorse-SS-29/dp/B005JVI2AU
It is really sturdy, and will be nice and steady even if you put it on an uneven surface.
I had some extra pieces of wood from cutting off the legs of a bunk bed for my boys, and used those as the supports to put the board on. You could probably even easier use some pvc to make the arms for the board to rest on. It has worked really well for me.
1 1/2" PVC in umbrella stands
You got me thinking Mlikefish…
I have a couple sawhorses and some 2x4’s and 2x6’s…
hmmm
I bought 6 inexpensive, lightweight plastic sawhorses at Lowes that I use as the bases for a portable workbench top I built and for project lumber/ supplies storage. I think each has a 1,000-lb load limit.
They are very handy and I have considered using them as glassing stands. The problem for me would be walking around them as you move back and forth to glass.
Here is a picture how I have it setup. I just use one, works pretty good, no problems walking around it.
Interesting. How are you attaching them?
Get too of these at Home Depot
http://t.homedepot.com/p/8-in-Pier-with-Z-Max-Strap-098063/202092200/
Cut a 2x4 to your desired height
Screw it to the base
Screw an 8in (or so) piece to the top your your 2x4 to make a cross bar for your tape.
Portable, sturdy glass racks for under 20 bucks.
They take about 10 minutes to make
You can just screw a 2x or 1x to the top of the horse the desired length. Then add uprights to each end with a 1x T at the top. I don’t have a pic available, but I use the “mule” sawhorses that HD sells. A six or eight inch piece attached to the horse makes a convienent shelf to set a pot or squeegee. Using wood uprights makes it easy to attach a tray as well.
For stability of a PVC rack try filling your base PVC pipes with sand.
These sawhorse glassing stands have given me a solid idea for a portable, single-sawhorse + PVC shaping stand. I may have to retire my dual Rubbermade Roughneck trash-can setup.
Threads like this at Sways are what bring multiple concepts together, and serve as a catalyst for something different.
I am certain I can find a way to turn an ironing board into a usable, portable, adjustable glassing stand.
It is all about the challenge of minimalist shed technology…
Great ideas coming through on this thread! That is my PVC rack in the first pic… I am little late to the conversation (currently sitting in Kathmandu Nepal).
I love the PVC setup because I can completely break it down and bag it for travel but it is not as stable as I would like (fair trade). I put ammo cans on the bottom for weight to hold it in place. Artz idea for filling with sand is good. I love the fact that I can swivel to tops all the way down. Mine is about 42" wide. I mostly do shortboards. I supppose I can cut (4) extra pieces to make a longer version if needed but you all are right- the PVC starts getting expensive (especially in Japan). I would love to see some detail photos of the single saw horse idea from anyone who has them. For me everything has to be easy to breakdown and quick to store away. Keep the ideas coming!
Clint
I’ll try and take some pictures of my workmate shaping and glassing inserts. I think they’re a good idea for the backyarder with limited storage space
It would like to see your Workmate racks/stand setup tej.
sharkcountry posted some B&D stands/racks he uses a while back:
http://www.swaylocks.com/comment/309118#comment-309118
aloha chris
i built one years ago from 1 1/2" pvc
i wanted something I could diisassemble and store that also was light.
I made it 10’ long by 3’ wide and 3’-4’ high
the purpose is two fold:
the first is to provide a frame that I can stretch a sheet of clear plastic over that I can hold in place with pvc clips made from pvc larger in diameter than the frame that have been cut 3/4 the way through lengthwise so they expand and then clamp down over the plastic draped over the rectangle pvc frame.the frame is a series of rectangles that are tapped into place with a rubber mallet. it has two cross members to provide both strength/stability as well as a centered support t-post to hold the front and rear 1/3 of the board.
in the center is a hospital bed tray holder I got from Charlie that can be lifted up when you step on the release latch on the bottom. This is placed in the center of the frame/board and is used to lift the board to eye level to do the laps. All the resin drippings are captured by the plastic which is rolled up and discarded after drying. then the frame is disassembled with the rubber mallet, bungeed up and stored outside since its waterproof (pvc pipe). It easy to carry because it’s light. you just have to plan which of the joints get purple glued and which don’t so you can take it apart.
only problem is its a little short for 8’-9’ boards and you have to thread the plastic over the center stand with a slit in the middle that you tape up.
We’ve used it allot and it works out pretty well. I hate resin getting on the garage floor or walking around in the sticky stuff while trying to laminate.
you can ask Sharkbait about what he thinks about it since he like to make the mess but he’s the genius glasser i’m just the guy following behind cleaning up the splashes.
Just another backyard hack invention we bozo builders dreamed up.
