dave wrote:
I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass guitar amplifier
around. The footprint is 24" x 14". I had in mind a beefy chipboard base in a
Dexian(sp) or aluminium angle frame with 4 spring-loaded or rubber wheels at the
corners. I'm ok with the chipboard! - but trouble is where to get the Dexian/al
angle and wheels? Any supplier details appreciated - as are there any better
suggestion (for the trolly that is :-) )

http://www.screwfix.com/ have lots of wheels that may suit.

Alternatively, wander round a large DIY store, looking for stuff that
might work.

"dave" wrote in message
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I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass guitar
amplifier
around. The footprint is 24" x 14". I had in mind a beefy chipboard base
in a
Dexian(sp) or aluminium angle frame with 4 spring-loaded or rubber wheels
at the
corners. I'm ok with the chipboard! - but trouble is where to get the
Dexian/al
angle and wheels? Any supplier details appreciated - as are there any
better
suggestion (for the trolly that is :-) )


A search under Dexion should find the parts you are after.

Richard.

On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:02:20 GMT, dave wrote:

I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass guitar amplifier
around. The footprint is 24" x 14". I had in mind a beefy chipboard base in a
Dexian(sp) or aluminium angle frame with 4 spring-loaded or rubber wheels at the
corners. I'm ok with the chipboard! - but trouble is where to get the Dexian/al
angle and wheels? Any supplier details appreciated - as are there any better
suggestion (for the trolly that is :-) )

I made something similar to this by making a wooden frame using
100x50mm timber, lap jointed and glued and screwed at the corners and
then a piece of 18mm ply on the top.

I bought some industrial castors from RS Components (but only because
I was ordering some other stuff. They are pretty widely available.

I have moved around items weighing 100kg on this, so it would handle
the 50kg that you are looking for easily.



..andy

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On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:02:20 GMT, dave wrote:

trouble is where to get the Dexian/al angle and wheels? Any supplier
details appreciated -

Just a lump of board the same size as the amp or perhaps 1/2" bigger
all round to take the knocks and four beefy castors. For the board I'd
be more inclined to use 18mm ply rather than chip and castors with
soft wheels about 3" dia, preferably with brakes so it doesn't roll
off a non-flat stage. B-)

Bigger sheds, such as B&Q Warehouses do big casters but not sure if
any have brakes.

--
Cheers
Dave. pam is missing e-mail

"dave" wrote in message
news
I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass guitar
amplifier
around. The footprint is 24" x 14". I had in mind a beefy chipboard base
in a
Dexian(sp) or aluminium angle frame with 4 spring-loaded or rubber wheels
at the
corners. I'm ok with the chipboard! - but trouble is where to get the
Dexian/al
angle and wheels? Any supplier details appreciated - as are there any
better
suggestion (for the trolly that is :-) )

Why not just bolt the wheels Maplin sell for this purpose directly onto the
amp which I assume at that weight includes the speakers.

Though not if it's an Orange !!

dave wrote in message ...
I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass guitar
amplifier
around. The footprint is 24" x 14". I had in mind a beefy chipboard base in
a
Dexian(sp) or aluminium angle frame with 4 spring-loaded or rubber wheels
at the
corners. I'm ok with the chipboard! - but trouble is where to get the
Dexian/al
angle and wheels? Any supplier details appreciated - as are there any
better
suggestion (for the trolly that is :-) )


The last time I bought Dexion, there was a MOQ of several lengths.
Consider salvaging old angle iron from a bedstead instead.
Also consider heavy duty plywood which will be much more durable than
chipboard especially if it ever gets wet!!

Whereabouts are you? I might well have some dexion lurking in the garage.

bobdotminchinatntlworlddotcom

Regards

Bob

Andy Hall wrote:
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:02:20 GMT, dave wrote:

I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass
guitar amplifier around. The footprint is 24" x 14". ...

I made something similar to this by making a wooden frame using...

Andy Hall rocking out in front of his bass amp?
Can't picture it somehow.

.andy

--
Toby.

'One day son, all this will be finished'

dave wrote in
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I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass guitar
amplifier around. The footprint is 24" x 14". I had in mind a beefy
chipboard base in a Dexian(sp) or aluminium angle frame with 4
spring-loaded or rubber wheels at the corners. I'm ok with the
chipboard! - but trouble is where to get the Dexian/al angle and
wheels? Any supplier details appreciated - as are there any better
suggestion (for the trolly that is :-) )

There was a very good construction material we useter use, it was square
section tube with corner, angle bits etc.

WE made bespoke monitor, tape m/c trolleys with it, but I'm buggered if I
can remember the name.

Perhaps someone can (cue Plowman..)

Oh, I got it - speedframe

http://www.dexion.co.uk/products/construckits/page.htm


mike

In article 0,
mike ring wrote:
There was a very good construction material we useter use, it was square
section tube with corner, angle bits etc.

WE made bespoke monitor, tape m/c trolleys with it, but I'm buggered if
I can remember the name.

Perhaps someone can (cue Plowman..)

Thames used welded square tube - but then they had pretty decent workshops.

Oh, I got it - speedframe

Yup - I made some stands for Spendor BC1s using the satin chrome version
of this.

I'd say it's a bit expensive for a transporting trolley - it's really as
it is to look good. Ordinary Dexion would be good enough - and stronger.
The Speedframe might seperate at the joints as it's only a tight push fit.

--
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Dave Plowman London SW
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On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:15:05 +0100, "Toby"
wrote:

Andy Hall wrote:
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:02:20 GMT, dave wrote:

I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass
guitar amplifier around. The footprint is 24" x 14". ...

I made something similar to this by making a wooden frame using...

Andy Hall rocking out in front of his bass amp?
Can't picture it somehow.


Neither can I :-)

Moving machinery around?....



..andy

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Andy Hall wrote in message . ..
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:15:05 +0100, "Toby"
wrote:

Andy Hall wrote:
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:02:20 GMT, dave wrote:

I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass
guitar amplifier around. The footprint is 24" x 14". ...

I made something similar to this by making a wooden frame using...

Andy Hall rocking out in front of his bass amp?
Can't picture it somehow.


Neither can I :-)

Moving machinery around?....

What about something like....

http://www.axminster.co.uk/default.asp?part=708118





.andy

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"Andy Hall" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 22:15:05 +0100, "Toby"
wrote:

Andy Hall wrote:
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:02:20 GMT, dave wrote:

I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass
guitar amplifier around. The footprint is 24" x 14". ...

I made something similar to this by making a wooden frame using...

Andy Hall rocking out in front of his bass amp?
Can't picture it somehow.

Only if Makita branched out into guitars :-)




Neither can I :-)

Moving machinery around?....



.andy

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"Steve" wrote in message
...
Andy Hall wrote:
On Sun, 11 Jul 2004 20:02:20 GMT, dave wrote:

I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass
guitar amplifier around. The footprint is 24" x 14". ...

I made something similar to this by making a wooden frame using...

Andy Hall rocking out in front of his bass amp?
Can't picture it somehow.

Only if Makita branched out into guitars :-)

Given the way all Japanese companies are grouped into larger conglomerates,
you'll probably find a sister company is.

"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message ill.com...

Just a lump of board the same size as the amp or perhaps 1/2" bigger
all round to take the knocks and four beefy castors. For the board I'd
be more inclined to use 18mm ply rather than chip and castors with
soft wheels about 3" dia, preferably with brakes so it doesn't roll
off a non-flat stage. B-)

exactly. But I'd make it more than 1/2" bigger, thats not enough to
offer any protection, and may be lost in time from rough handling. 2-3
inches maybe. And definitely radius the corners.


G&M said:
Why not just bolt the wheels Maplin sell for this purpose directly
onto the
amp which I assume at that weight includes the speakers.

Indeed - though the trolley could be used for lots of other kit too.


Regards, NT

"Dave Liquorice" wrote in message ill.com...

Just a lump of board the same size as the amp or perhaps 1/2" bigger
all round to take the knocks and four beefy castors. For the board I'd
be more inclined to use 18mm ply rather than chip and castors with
soft wheels about 3" dia, preferably with brakes so it doesn't roll
off a non-flat stage. B-)

exactly. But I'd make it more than 1/2" bigger, thats not enough to
offer any protection, and may be lost in time from rough handling. 2-3
inches maybe. And definitely radius the corners.


G&M said:
Why not just bolt the wheels Maplin sell for this purpose directly
onto the
amp which I assume at that weight includes the speakers.

Indeed - though the trolley could be used for lots of other kit too.


Regards, NT

"Steve" wrote
| "Andy Hall" wrote
| Andy Hall rocking out in front of his bass amp?
| Can't picture it somehow.
| Only if Makita branched out into guitars :-)

Hey Makita you're my drill
In your little corner of the shed
You could drill through all my walls
And never need recharging all the day

Oh I saw you drill the wall
Ten of your torque settings all correct
With chuck that held the bit so firm
The chuck key a captive on the cord.

Oh Makita you'll know everything about my home
I’ll always know how good it feels to hold you
Makita I need you so
My Makita never wavers over any given line
Drilling ten long deep holes in a row
Oh yes, Makita you will always know

Oh how I always dream of thee
Do I ever count the big holes that you drill
When I coil your power wire
Makita so I count your bits are right

And if there comes a time
Guns and gates no longer hold me in
And if I'm free to make a choice
I'll buy a chop saw as your friend

(With apologies to Elton John / Bernie Taupin)

Owain

On Mon, 12 Jul 2004 22:37:15 +0100, "Owain"
strung together this:

Hey Makita you're my drill
In your little corner of the shed
You could drill through all my walls
And never need recharging all the day

Oh I saw you drill the wall
Ten of your torque settings all correct
With chuck that held the bit so firm
The chuck key a captive on the cord.

Oh Makita you'll know everything about my home
I’ll always know how good it feels to hold you
Makita I need you so
My Makita never wavers over any given line
Drilling ten long deep holes in a row
Oh yes, Makita you will always know

Oh how I always dream of thee
Do I ever count the big holes that you drill
When I coil your power wire
Makita so I count your bits are right

And if there comes a time
Guns and gates no longer hold me in
And if I'm free to make a choice
I'll buy a chop saw as your friend

Erm too much spare time Owain!
--

SJW
A.C.S. Ltd

dave wrote:

I'd like to make a trolley to move a rather heavy (100lbs) bass guitar amplifier
around. The footprint is 24" x 14". I had in mind a beefy chipboard base in a
Dexian(sp) or aluminium angle frame with 4 spring-loaded or rubber wheels at the
corners. I'm ok with the chipboard! - but trouble is where to get the Dexian/al
angle and wheels? Any supplier details appreciated - as are there any better
suggestion (for the trolly that is :-) )

www.adamhall.com sells everything you need to make pro flightcases for
band equipment

"Lurch" wrote
| "Owain" strung together this:
| Hey Makita you're my drill
| In your little corner of the shed
| You could drill through all my walls
| And never need recharging all the day
.....
| And if there comes a time
| Guns and gates no longer hold me in
| And if I'm free to make a choice
| I'll buy a chop saw as your friend
| Erm too much spare time Owain!

It took hardly any time to do, and I'd only have been watching telly if I
wasn't usenetting.

Owain

Andy Hall wrote in message . ..


I made something similar to this by making a wooden frame using
100x50mm timber, lap jointed and glued and screwed at the corners and
then a piece of 18mm ply on the top.

I bought some industrial castors from RS Components (but only because
I was ordering some other stuff. They are pretty widely available.

I have moved around items weighing 100kg on this, so it would handle
the 50kg that you are looking for easily.


I also made something very similar by buying some 25mm square ali tube
and some 16guage ali sheet.

I used a Workmate to clamp the sheet and a length of wood to fold over
the edges to make a sort of tray that sits in the tubular frame, with
flanges going over the top of the frame.

The whole lot was pop rivetted together and some heavy duty castors
bolted on ( I got mine from RS ).

It doesn't weigh too much, is unaffected by rain and has lasted for
about 15 years so far and is still in excellent nick.

It's worth getting a pair of non-steerable wheels ( they're much
cheaper anyway ) and a pair of steerable lockable castors. You'll be
able to steer it very easily and the brakes will ensure that you can
leave it on a gentle slope with a fair chance of it staying put.