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I think that this is the best doll stand ever. It is small and the dolls own weight supports the stand- it's friggin genious.
So......where the hell do I get one of these??? Or even build one?? Either way, I'd love to know some specifics, any input? Oh and somebody thought the Mechadoll version might be attached to the wall- I can assure you it is not, it is completely freestanding. I have to have one.....
Whatever stand you get, be sure it has a wide base. I had Vicca on her boxing stand less than 48 hours before San Diego had a medium sized earthquake. Her stand takes up a lot of floor space, but I never have to worry about her tipping over.
My stand can lift my doll out of a rolling chair and then you can roll her away on the stand to be parked anywhere the stand will fit. It is great for dressing the doll because I can spin her around.
For about 150 dollars, you can get a heavy puching bag stand at a place that has extensive sporting goods. I've not tried this (I hardly get around to do anything anymore these days), but this has been mentioned before, and apparently they work.
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If fabricated better off with square stock (one inch) steel. Aluminum would do but not as strong (bolts will deform aluminum, holes for bolts get sloppy over time if there is any movement or tortion forces; etc.) & to have someone weld aluminum is not cheap Aluminum takes special welding, harder to do than steel BTW, thus it costs more to have welded & not all welders do it or can do it well.
Buying steel in one inch square would not cost much actually, high grade aluminum would probably cost more. Poet
<div><strong>I'll have to make my own Uschi Doll</strong></div><br />
I don't know of anybody who welds metal...but I am sure I can find someone.
I know about boxing stands and every other contraption used, they all work wonders...The only thing is, I am a minimalist and I really, really HATE clutter. I need a stand that has a minimalist/modern type of look to it. The smaller the better, I am partial to the stand that Mechadoll uses, because it appears I can make an improved version of that. I have to tell you, I plan on making something either way. I have many tools and I am super crafty (at least I think I am).
I still would love any suggestions though, and Thomas feel free to post anything you want to share with us. An engineer designed stand specifically made for dolls is great and needed too.
I remember when you had first finished your roll-about dolly hoist ... pretty ingenious! Did you go from plans or just partial plans?
My question is if you have plans or quick drawings would you be willing to share them?
I looked at your pictures, but I thought I remembered some others that had a few "watch out for this" kinds of things on them... but maybe I'm just NUTZ...
In any case, your design looks great, is compact, and stores easily as well as providing stability for it intended purpose.
That would be perfect it's beautiful!!!! Where can I get one???
Jeez you hit the nail right on the head....wow....Take a big whiff people, Thomas is the poo!!! I have to have that stand it is perfect for my home/lifestyle!!!!
Thomas how thick must the metall be to hold the weight?
In the Picture the metall is been bend so that means it will lose of its stiffness.
How heavy must the ground plate be to hold the weight so dolly won´t fall down?
