I wanted a stand that i could move to the garage when the weather was nice, or in the back room when it was cold/hot. This way all i need is a flat table, and i can reload anywhere. I didn't like any of the commercial units, so i went scrounging in my junk metal pile.
I started with this heavy chair that was bought at a university auction, and removed the stainless steel base.
And made this
Welded on a heavy wall steel post to the non stainless supporting structure in the chair base. It had a little more flex than i wanted, so we added the steel ribs. It's nice and stiff now, yet surprisingly light. I also welded nuts to the bottom of the feet and added elevator bolts, so i can level it out. Here is the result after painting, and adding my lee classic. As soon as i buy a rockchucker, i'm gonna add it on the other side.
A few more
I started with this heavy chair that was bought at a university auction, and removed the stainless steel base.
And made this
Welded on a heavy wall steel post to the non stainless supporting structure in the chair base. It had a little more flex than i wanted, so we added the steel ribs. It's nice and stiff now, yet surprisingly light. I also welded nuts to the bottom of the feet and added elevator bolts, so i can level it out. Here is the result after painting, and adding my lee classic. As soon as i buy a rockchucker, i'm gonna add it on the other side.
A few more