box and pan stand

[87jeepwrangler]

finally got around to building a stand for my 48" enco box and pan. i figured i'd post it because none of the other 4' finger brake stands i've seen met my specific needs.

requirements i was looking for in a stand:

• smallest footprint possible, while still maintaining necessary stability
• 4 swivel casters
• shelf for finger/tool storage as high as possible, allowing for maximum storage underneath
• maximize storage potential under the stand (no supports in the way under the stand, yet maintain the ability to have a foot lever)

wide shot


retractable foot lever, in the lowered position


foot lever in the up position, note how tightly it tucks away.


closeup of the foot lever and stop


3/4 x 5/8 heim joints for the foot lever pivot


16 gauge stainless perforated stainless shelf


another angle of the shelf



the only things left are to pull it apart and add a coat of finish, and add some type of spring and or shock/gas shock or locking clamp to the foot lever so it automatically retracts to the up-most position , or manually locks up when not in use. this is where i'm at now, and i haven't decided how i want to support the foot lever in the up position.

simple gas shock:

mini high-force gas spring:

or, some type of manual raise/lower/lock system.

any and all ideas are welcome.

 

[chevroletfreak]

Interesting....I have a Tennsmith that looks very similar. What is the foot lever for? Is that for additional stability?

 

[87jeepwrangler]

Foot lever is for when you really get cranking on it, so it doesn't want to tip backward.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Nice job! I'm working on a stand for my Tennsmith, but it's a lot simpler.