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nice work bud.
can you share the dimentions for the shaping stand peices?
Each Stand =
A = 2 @ 26" (2x4)*
B = 2 @ 21" (2x4)*
c = 2 @ 10" (2x4)*
D = 2 @ 5" (1x4)**
E = 2 @ 3" (2x4)**
F = bucket bottom (1/4" ply)**
G = 2 @ 10" x 1/2" hex bolts, nuts, washers ($4 total)
H = 1 @ 3-1/2" x 3/8" hex bolt, nut, washers ($1 total)
50lb bag Quickcrete post cement ($5)
5 Gal paint bucket ($4)
1" Foam padding & 14" cable ties **
*Three 8’ 2x4’s is more than enough to do both stands ($3ea)
** On hand or scrap pieces
For me, about $50 in materials for both stands, including $10 for the 12" drill bit
I made the top of the stand reach 36" (I’m 5’8") - With padding and the thickness of a blank this height works well for me.
The uprights could be made adujustable by drilling additional holes. I made corresponding marks on the floor and the buckets to center & level everything. Because my garage floor has a major slope away from the house I had to add small shims under bothm buckets (to level) and make the rear uprights taller (even tops). I used a 30 degree angle for cutting the upright rounding and the center post tops, then finished off with a surform & sandpaper (same for the crossbars).
Unless you have a drill press to bore the upper bolt holes, I found it best to line up the boards then clamp
them for drilling with a 12" x 1/2" Wood boring paddle bit. Make sure you keep backing the bit out of the hole to let the shavings escape.
I cut the round pieces of 1/4" plywood the size of the bucket to help prevent the bucket bottoms from bowing
from the weight of the cement.
Thanks to the members of www.swaylocks.com for ideas & guidance. -Bud
