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diy trolley for heavy amp!
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. |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
"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 :-) ) A search under Dexion should find the parts you are after. Richard. |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
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 |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
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 To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
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' |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
dave wrote in
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 :-) ) 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 |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
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 To email, substitute .nospam with .gl |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
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. |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
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 |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
"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 |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
"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 |
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diy trolley for heavy amp!
"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 !! |
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