Starrett 924-1/2 stand

[royce]

Just got my first Starrett vise recently, (thanks to Kevin Scott) but have been thinking about this stand for a couple years.
Some design thoughts are that it has a modern flair to it and has retractable wheels for moving.
Here is a 3 view concept sketch with the base cut from a tank head and the column fabbed from a light pole.

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Here is sketch of the column cross section.
It matches the foot print of the vise, after radiusing the back of the vise base plate.

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Doner light pole for the column.

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The column was fabbed from a segment of the light pole, a segment of 3" pipe and a a couple flat bar cheek pieces.
Here is the 3" pipe segment tacked off to the flat bar.

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Fitting up the light pole segment to the flat bar.

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Column seams welded out and dressed.

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Column perforated and sleeved with 3-1/2", 3", 2-1/2" and 2" pipe.

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Scribing in the fit up of the fenders.
They are cut from 4" tube turns.

 

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Fenders welded out on the back side for clean lines on the show side.

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Carriage made for the retractable landing gear.

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Landing gear carriage pivot mounts welded to tank head, column cut out in tank head and fitting up bottom ring plate.

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Bottom ring welded out, column welded out on the back side and column coupon welded back in.
I put the coupon back in, so the column can be filled with steel punchings for ballast.

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1"SS pipe sleeve welded in the column for a sliding lever handle/steering tiller, top plate welded and landing gear jack screw housing welded.

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Jack screw handle ends turned and bored.

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Jack screw handle ends finish ground.

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Landing gear jack screw made from 1" SS pipe, a hitch ball and dywidag rod.

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Lever / tiller handle made from 1"x.065 SS tube and 2-1/2" round bar turned to a tear drop shape.

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Here it is assembled with lever/tiller retracted.

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One more pic with lever/tiller extended for moving.
This will function some what like a 1 handled, 2 wheeled wheel barrow.


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Next up, prep for paint.
I'm thinking a grey base with a blue pearl top coat.
If I can get it to come out anywhere close to this pic, I would be really be tickled

Royce

 

[Threadkiller]

Cool stand, good job. That is a pretty color on that truck.

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

Very nice concept and execution on that one Royce. I love the way you handled the retractable landing gear challenge. The single jack screw at easy use height is an excellent solution. Also the bump outs for the wheels are necessary and add a lot of style. Great use of your scrap pile. Ed.

 

[LXCam]

Wow!

 

[S4cruiser]

So many well thought out and executed aspects to this stand! Impressive, but not surprising from you! Well done!

 

[bradpac]

blown away again.

 

[kazlx]

Awesome stuff Royce. Your out of the box thinking and creativeness always impresses me!

 

[royce]

Thanks all
Threadkiller
Ed
LXC
S4
Lunacy
Kazix
I'm really anxious to see it in paint, to get the full effect.

Royce

 

[larry_g]

We are in awe again.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Bears Fan]

Awesome design!

 

[racer-john]

Royce, you did it again. Marvelous piece of work.

 

[jonshonda]

Very nice! Curious, do you create concepts based on what materials you have in inventory, or conceptualize and then find materials to work?

 

[royce]

Thanks
Larry
Bears
Racer John
Jonshonda, it seems most of the time the design is based off the materials on hand.
On this project, the light pole was key because it was just the right diameter to match the vise base perfectly.

Royce

 

[tarbellb]

YES! Royce is back at it, always fun to see what happens.

Thanks for posting, your style is throwback meets badass.

 

[rattle_snake]

Very nice work Royce. Lots of cool details on this piece.

 

[senlow]

That stand is a work of art. I really like the post cross section that matches the vise base profile, the Starrett shaped ends on the bars, the hidden retractable wheels, the bulbous fenders, the tubes through the post. . . I just like everything about it!

I can't wait to see it in color. Gray with blue pearl is a great choice. I expect that the pearl will look especially good covering all the curves of the stand. It will be interesting to see how the pearl looks inside the tubes.

 

[Jayman17]

Royce, whenever I see a thread started by you it is a must read. I'm amazed at your creativity, design and execution. That is a really cool vise stand and I can't wait to see it painted and vise mounted. Well done...again!

Jay

 

[jonshonda]

Jonshonda, it seems most of the time the design is based off the materials on hand.
On this project, the light pole was key because it was just the right diameter to match the vise base perfectly.

Royce

That's what I figured and the exact reason I need more land so I can start to accumulate cool stuff for inspiration! That's what I will tell the wife!

 

[KMScott]

Just WOW Royce. Wish we were neighbors. Really like how you tucked in the wheels and how the handles matches the vise. Do you use ends from Propane tanks? Another eye catching creation that is so useful in a working shop.

Got more vises when you are ready.

 

[royce]

Thanks
Tarbellb
Rattlesnake
Senlow
Jayman
Jonshonda
Kevin
The tank head came from a hydronic heat expansion tank that I demolished off a job. Propane tanks would be a great source, too.
It would sure be a blast to be neighbors, we could conquer the iron and steel world!

Royce

 

[lis2323]

Absolutely stunning design,royce![emoji481]