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Topic: Printer Stand/Assembly Area

In another post, I mentioned that I have ordered a Folger Tech FT-5 R2.  I didn't want to put/build it on the kitchen table, or on the floor, either. So I built a stand for it, which will shortly be moved into a repurposed downstairs bedroom.

Materials were one half-sheet of plywood (4' x 4') and four standard two-by-fours (actually 1.5" x 3.5"). It's rock-solid, and also an appliance by itself. Final volume is 48" x 48" (XY) x 24 3/4" (Z).

Using a hole saw, I put five holes through the surface, for wires to run, and attached a power strip to the side. If things go sideways, I'll be able to kill everything from one switch. Meanwhile, there won't be any clutter from power cords.

I couldn't help myself -- I had to do a 3-color stain and seal, just because.

There's also two casters attached to one side, to make it easy to move it from the main basement area to the resting place in the bedroom.

Here's a pic. I couldn't embed it, there must be a special method.

http://www.soliforum.com/misc.php?actio … r=18956f17

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Re: Printer Stand/Assembly Area

Looking good

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Re: Printer Stand/Assembly Area

FarmerintheWoods wrote:

In another post, I mentioned that I have ordered a Folger Tech FT-5 R2.  I didn't want to put/build it on the kitchen table, or on the floor, either. So I built a stand for it, which will shortly be moved into a repurposed downstairs bedroom.

Materials were one half-sheet of plywood (4' x 4') and four standard two-by-fours (actually 1.5" x 3.5"). It's rock-solid, and also an appliance by itself. Final volume is 48" x 48" (XY) x 24 3/4" (Z).

Using a hole saw, I put five holes through the surface, for wires to run, and attached a power strip to the side. If things go sideways, I'll be able to kill everything from one switch. Meanwhile, there won't be any clutter from power cords.

I couldn't help myself -- I had to do a 3-color stain and seal, just because.

There's also two casters attached to one side, to make it easy to move it from the main basement area to the resting place in the bedroom.

Here's a pic. I couldn't embed it, there must be a special method.

http://www.soliforum.com/misc.php?actio … r=18956f17

For future reference, at the top of the edit window for a post there is a tool bar. On that bar there is a button that says upload image. Note however I don't think it is available as long as you are a newbie and not yet a member.

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Re: Printer Stand/Assembly Area

Looks good but does the bedroom have a 4 ft door opening ??

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Re: Printer Stand/Assembly Area

Tin Falcon wrote:

Looks good but does the bedroom have a 4 ft door opening ??


Check the wheels on the side. He can roll it in before he builds and/or puts the printer on it.

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