The city is opening a new museum July 23rd. They came and asked us if we could find LOW stanchions for the cars like these in the picture below. They don't want the usual high ones because those might fall over and dent the cars. Anyone know where we can find these or something like them or have a good idea for making 60 to 100 of them...quickly? I think they'd like something that wouldn't be TOO expensive as they need quite a few.
[ July 01, 2011, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: Jane Diaz ]
Posted by Brent Logan (Member # 6587) on :
Can't see the photo Jane.
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Just an old Duzzie, Brent!
Droool!
[ July 01, 2011, 06:03 PM: Message edited by: Si Allen ]
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Patio Living Concepts has umbrella bases fairly reasonably priced. Perhaps they could be combined with a short post.
I've tried about 4 different ways and I can't mak the picture show up...Well, they look to be about 12-18" high "blocks" with ropes between them.
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Jane,
I would make several molds from wood and use cement in them. Then I would paint them with concrete paint or expoxy.
The will be heavy enough to no fall over and inexpensive enough to be feasible.
Posted by Craig Sjoquist (Member # 4684) on :
Cardboard tubes about 12" to 24"round thread rope through holes, maybe paint.
Posted by bruce ward (Member # 1289) on :
the things you learn while trying to help others!
Posted by W. R. Pickett (Member # 3842) on :
Old car wheels would be cool, and heavy enough for the bases. If they didn't have to rush this, they could do something really clever and memorable.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
[ July 03, 2011, 02:18 PM: Message edited by: old paint ]
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
si.........SORRY OLD BUDDY but that picture is of an AUBURN 35-36 CABRIOLET. auburn was most famous for the 851 BOAT TAIL SPEEDSTER.
Posted by Frank Smith (Member # 146) on :
Everybody has to watch their budget, but maybe the museum can afford vintage jack stands. Good idea, O.P.!
Posted by Robert Beverly (Member # 1907) on :
75 qty molded as per photo pre-cast concrete with aluminum pole plug insert palletized and shipped, 100.00 each, shipped 9-20, shipping included. est weight = 55lbs ea.
would require contract signed, deposit received by 7-6 email if interested - drmwvr@gmail.com
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
cool... one set in there looks like a Dan S. stanchion for his railroad train!
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
4 pair for $100...... Posted by bruce ward (Member # 1289) on :
what kills a very creative job here is WE NEED IT NOW! that kills everything!
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
actually, "we need it now' PRODUCES a different kind of creativity.. if you don't stifle it pessimism... if you have all the time in the world, your mental search for a creative solution may not be hindered by time, but still may gravitate to a variation on a theme of previous creative solutions of the past... where a time limit that impeded falling back on that more familiar form of creativity may actually force an open mind to find an otherwise overlooked solution...
just babbling out loud here...
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
whatchusmokinwillis?????????????????????HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Jane, do a Google search on cast concrete balustrades. If there's a supplier close by, you could save a lot on shipping too.......
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
THANKS guys! I will forward all this info to the city. I am sure they will appreciate your help!
Posted by Susan Banasky (Member # 1164) on :
Jane, The safest stantions I have seen were simply a metal plate that sits on the floor, approx. 12 inches square. This plate has a square tubing bar welded to it at approx a 45 degree angle (or whatever angle you need to reach your desired height and projection away from the car). Each car tire sits on one of these metal plates, so there is never danger of them falling over and denting the car. The bar can be whatever length you wish, probably around 2 feet long, that projects away from the car. The bar has a hook welded on it to hook the rope on. Sorry no photo.
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
THANKS for all the suggestions everyone! I forwarded your suggestions on to the city. I think they figured something out, but they DID like that you were all so helpful! Letterville is always a good place to start for the answers...
