VigilanteTrail SMT Is it something I can make or rather, screw up making? If you have a good welder it isn’t all that difficult to build once you source a big azz brake drum, proper size pipe and a top plate for the vice to mount to…below you can see how the pipe is welded to the brake drum (with a circular filler plate) and the vice mount plate is welded to top of pipe
VigilanteTrail SMT What is the total weight? It weighs 154 lbs…had to go back to the “Let’s see your Bench” thread to get the data because I weighed it back in Feb 2024 when you first saw the picture of it
SMT hahaha, Can you tell me what size drum that is or what it is from? Same with the thickness or whatever for the plate and pipe specifics? Can I drive out and buy yours? hahaha Thanks again
VigilanteTrail SMT Can you tell me what size drum that is or what it is from? My good friend built it for me as a gift many years ago…I do know that the brake drum is from an 18 wheeler tractor or trailer…I am guessing the pipe wall thickness is 1/4 inch as well as the top plate…I could work on getting you some measurements if you end up seriously considering building something similar.
Typhoon SMT A big golf outing wants us to install grips at the end of the event for all of their guests I would kill myself. Stripping the tape alone off the shafts….
SMT Typhoon I agree, but they pay me well to raise a lot of money for them and there is nothing but time after the golf for my staff.
Birdsboro You’re talking about hundreds and hundreds of grips….. I’m with this guy, I would kill myself.
SMT Finding a used 18 wheeler brake drum is harder than woodpecker lips. But I might have a bead on the first part. Thanks again!! Mike
azgreg SMT You can take a smaller brake drum and fill it with Quikrete then weld a plate over it. Another option is to drill a hole in the shop floor large enough for the pipe to fit in. When not in use the stand could be stored in a corner.
SMT azgreg Oddly, and I don't know how I am going to do it yet, this is destined to be a "portable" grip station. I might have to drive fast in reverse and slam the brakes to get it out.
SMT Bravopilot Bravopilot Actually it was a truck stop. They already scrapped all their stuff so he said in about two weeks or so he would have something.
Par4QC SMT 🤔???? https://www.rockler.com/bora-port-a-mate-pm-1100-plywood-mobile-base-kit?country=US&promo=shopping&sid=V91211&msclkid=78b3a0bba98115cce207c9e5233728ef&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=OG_BNG_PDSRCH_SHOPPING_NA_ROAS_PMAX_USA_NA_MID&utm_term=2332888796591839&utm_content=AssetGroup_100424_133047 If it were me, I'd buy 2 sets and only use the 4 with the dropdowns. For better stability, more maneuverability.
darpar Geezus all you need is one of these bench grinder stands from HF for a grip station. I'll show you the one I built later.
SMT darpar NICE! I look forward to seeing it. Will it be sturdy enough when pushing on a grip? Thanks again!!
KCee SMT Will it be sturdy enough when pushing on a grip? You're not gonna use a compressor and blow 'em on? The crowd will go wild if you pop one!
SMT KCee It will be a compressor. I use a sleeve to avoid bursting grips. Once that happens, you never want to hear that again, for sure.
