My diy hardware store apv stand

[xrufx]

So tired of knocking my vamo over onto the coffee table or floor. Went to the local hardware store today and pieced together this simple solution for less than $8. It's a 3/4" pipe flange and a 3/4" copper threaded adapter fitting. I stuck some little rubber feet on it so it wont slip around. So far it's saved the vamo from 3 certain falls already.

Gave the flange a quick hit with a wire wheel and ran some Mother's polish over the flange and copper to make it pop. Utilitarian, you bet. But I find beauty in the simplicity of function.

 

[Rickajho]

The guy in me so loves that.

 

[backsplash]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing.

 

[State O' Flux]

That's great... Now, where's my collection of PVC? ;-)

 

[minigoat]

Sure hope you were able to purchase a power tool (whether you needed it or not) to aid in the assembly. Thats how it works in my house at least.

Creative!!!

 

[State O' Flux]

Sure hope you were able to purchase a power tool (whether you needed it or not) to aid in the assembly. Thats how it works in my house at least.
Creative!!!

Almost certain a job like that requires a radial arm saw... with laser saw guide. Ya' think? ;-)

 

[minigoat]

Almost certain a job like that requires a radial arm saw... with laser saw guide. Ya' think? ;-)

Oh yeah, I could see where a drill press and orbital sander would have helped as well

 

[State O' Flux]

Oh yeah, I could see where a drill press and orbital sander would have helped as well

I have some cartos to slot, so the Jet ACCU-RITE 200S 10X54 Vertical Mill with 3A DRO... is in transit.

 

[White Rabbit]

Mine is just an old piece of wood with a hole drilled in it cost $0.00

 

[retired1]

I'd have gone one step further and bolted that sucker to the table. For 8 bucks, you can make more and bolt them down all over the house!

 

[xrufx]

I'd have gone one step further and bolted that sucker to the table. For 8 bucks, you can make more and bolt them down all over the house!

Come to think of it, that's a fantastic idea actually. There are plenty of situations where a stable holder would be handy; out on the lake for example. Or in the motorhome.

This thing's getting more handy by the hour!

I do wonder what are some creative or desperate ways you've found to hold your pv before finding a reliable solution?

 

[retired1]

I've seen all sorts of holders, but yours is the cheapest I've seen, and seriously, you could bolt those puppies down all over the place and have a ready spot for your mod all the time. I like!

And yes, I'm single so I don't have to worry about the ol' lady cryin' about how terrible it looks to her.