This just came to me last week.....when I opened a roll of Vinyl......I am sure someone else has thought of this before........( I saw the one Timi Barrow had made from a paper roll machine) but I couldn't find one of those machines. So this is the next best solution..
It is very Cheap and it works......set up time ONE MINUTE.....And can be operated by one person....Is fully adjustable......Build with materials on hand...... Stores on a shelf...........
[ November 12, 2002, 11:17 AM: Message edited by: Arvil Shep' Shepherd ]
Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
At the last place I worked, we built an island in the middle of the room that was wasted space. Screwed those end caps down to it 3 wide by maybe 8 long and stood all our 48" vinyl up on them. Kept it nicely organized.
Posted by Randy W. Robarge (Member # 2022) on :
Hey, that's a neat idea!
I'm stumped, however, because I've never received any vinyl packed with those? I only order 10 yard rolls at the most...maybe they only come with 50 yd rolls??
Anyone have a set they want to part with? I could use those intead of manually rolling out the roll every time.
If anyone has any they are willing to send, let me know and I'll pay the shipping cost.
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I like that applicator, Shep!
I have also taken the small round inserts and fastened them to a 1x6x10 ft board, which I then fastened along the bottom of a wall with shelf brackets. Then I stood up rolls of vinyl just like Terry did. Saves a lot of space!! I think it looks good too...when you look at the wall you see a nice spectrum, which is handy when a customer happens to be standing there, since its easy to just point at various colors.
[ November 12, 2002, 01:02 PM: Message edited by: Jeff Ogden ]
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Nice Shep! when I first followed your link I saw the fine blueprint dimensioning on the left complete with the section cuts ref. numbers & I thought WOW! for a simple design Sheps going to town to lay it out for us in style! HeHe
(You really need to get your self some 14" tape though )
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Doug......(GOTCHA) he he he Actually I have used 2" up thru 24" on this "contraption, with great success......
Shep'
Posted by R.Jones (Member # 2795) on :
Hey Jeff,
I am having a hard time picturing that wall rack. Could you take a pic and send it to me or post it here.
Thanks, Teresa
Posted by CJ Allan (Member # 52) on :
Dang Shep........
Ya almost make me wanna go out an git me a plodder an weedeater, an git myself rich.......heheheh
It is a really great idea though.......
.......cj
Posted by Jeff Ogden (Member # 3184) on :
I will try to take pix tommorrow and email you. It's real simple though. Picture a long shelf with shelf brackets. Now picture it 12" off the floor, with small round circular inserts spaced evenly along the top. These are glued to the board. You simply stand the rolls of vinyl up by slipping them over the inserts.This gives you a low shelf with the vinyl lined up flat against the wall, out of the way, and still allows you to use the rest of the wall for other things. When you see the rolls, you see a big area of color as opposed to the wire racks where all you see are the ends of the rolls.
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Jeff, Send me a copy of the Photo by email and I will add it to the Tips and Tricks Page on my Site. Shep;
Posted by Steve Barba (Member # 431) on :
Very slick Shep- Now if I did'nt throw all them away last time I ordered vinyl..............
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
I cant get the links to work!
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Rick, I tried as well...would not open.the host for my site must be temporarily down..Try later. Shep'
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
The site is back up Shep'
Posted by R.Jones (Member # 2795) on :
That is cool. Thank you Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Nice idea Shep...
Here's a look at mine ...
Two pieces of scrap ply with holes...and a pole...works fine...
We just added another set of holes on to accomodate more transfer tape...
[ November 15, 2002, 04:01 PM: Message edited by: Nevman ]
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Pat, I cannot view photo!!!!!! Shep'
Now it is up.......Good idea...but not as portable as mine.......However I will try to add to my Site. Thanks.....
[ November 15, 2002, 04:53 PM: Message edited by: Arvil Shep' Shepherd ]
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Shep,
I sent ya an e-mail with a modification that works great for me (and should for everybody else)! Still can't post any photos so I have to use you if you can.
My spell checkeer dusn't wurk either!
Mark
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Mark, It is posted.......thanks.....and my spell chicker dunt work aither... Shep'
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
I have about twenty of those bolted to each other as a floor rack for vinyl (large square). This is my "masking machine" I don't like when the masking comes off the top of the roll ... the bottom bar makes it so the masking comes off only a few inches above the vinyl. Also if the bottom bar rolls freely the masking pulls easy, if I stop the bar from rolling (a bolt through the bar) it adds a bunch of tension to the pull (keeps masking tight)
This one I use with mainly 30" masking on whatever table is free in the shop and have another more permenant one for 14" on it's own table
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Thanks Mark, I will try to add this to the Page. Shep'
Posted by J & N Signs (Member # 901) on :
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Posted by CJ Allan (Member # 52) on :
Fergie..........
What am I missing here........??
What do these "How to DO-Its" have to do with Webermade...??
it don't take much to confuse me.....but that one sure did.....
..........cj
[ November 18, 2002, 05:08 PM: Message edited by: CJ Allan ]
Posted by J & N Signs (Member # 901) on :
How you do it, is pick up the phone, order the Weber tape applicator and cut a whole bunch of vinyl (accumulate a few jobs) while waiting for the applicator to be delivered. Apply application tape on the already cut vinyl and that should pay for a quarter of the cost of the applicator. Three more fair sized jobs will pay for the rest. Some real good ideas on the post derived from the Weber tool, but why re-invent substandard wheels. Whatever works for one is fine with me. But I opted to purchase the applicator while supporting a Letterville merchant and I love it.
Posted by CJ Allan (Member # 52) on :
soooo........... You are sayin that there should be no more how to do anythings, and everyone should just pick up their phone and spend money, instead of trying to do things for themselves............just because someone is a merchant here......!!
Hmmmmmmmmmm.....Good concept, I think I'll pass
..........cj
Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
hey shep, i think that is a great idea you have there!
mark
Posted by Richard Doyle (Member # 2919) on :
very cheap i love it
Posted by Wayne Webb (Member # 1124) on :
I'm a big fan of home made (shop made) tools, jigs, and gadgets. Thanks!
Posted by Rick Chavez (Member # 2146) on :
I can appreciate cheap, but I love my WeberMade too! Rick
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Hi "Heads"
Thanks for all the comments (most positive and some negative) And thanks for all the files and photos you sent to be included on my "Tips and Tricks Page"
I basicly work alone, and I am constantly looking for and trying out something that will increase my output.......(Thus will increase my PROFIT).The "CHEEP" Aplicator idea seemed an appropriate one at the time..... And I assure you that it was in no way meant to compete with or to offend WeberMade..or anyone for that matter !!!!!!
In life I have learned to do with what you have...and if it offends others.............
SHEESHHHHH.......Who CARES !!!!!!!! For I seem to be the ONLY one that is paying the bills around here.......
And for those who feel the same way as I do ...keep sending tips and I will keep adding them to my list !!!!!!
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