Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:32:14 -0700
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
From: Steve Axtell <steve-AT-axtell.com>
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] For ax-- Puppet stands


Thanks for the help on this query folks!  Good ideas abound here.

Ax


At 4/9/2008 08:16 PM, you wrote:
>For the puppet stands in my home shop, I decided to go with a
>standard of 1/2" PVC (which of course isn't really 1/2") I use a
>length of it for the upright. Usually I sand off the edges , I and
>have not bothered with any kind of ball. Possibly a large fishing
>float would do the trick. The main reason I use PVC is because it is
>dirt cheap, much cheaper than wood, and for the couplers that fit it.
>I use what is called a threaded coupler, costs about  49 cents. It
>has a flange fit on one side that the PVC fits into, and a male
>threaded part at the other end. It is some kind of standard pipe
>threading, but I don't really care much about that. It is really easy
>to drill a hole in your base material with a paddle bit and then just
>epoxy the threaded part in. That allows you to easily put in posts-
>of different lengths if you want. I find it very handy for storing
>them when I don't need them out.
>         The real trick for saving weight is the base, as some others have
>said. I use a nice square of 3/4" MDF. I like the weight for working
>on the puppets, but for travel it would be lousy. Here is my half
>baked idea. What if you built a smaller version of a Christmas Tree
>stand, you know the type that is basically two sticks crossed, with a
>screw in the middle. It could close like scissors for travel, and
>then just open up on site. You could use a pin, bolt, or even velcro
>to keep it open and stable.
>         In truth, you could build the whole base out of a cross of PVC, but
>my gut tells me it would be pretty bendy unless you went to heavier
>PVC, and that kind of defeats the point. The stiffness of wood makes
>me think it might be a good answer. I also think wood can have a
>nicer appearance, and in this important in your case.
>
>Let us know what you come up with!
>
>
>On Apr 9, 2008, at 11:32 AM, William Hennes wrote:
>
> > Hi Steve,
> >
> > Giving some thought, I think I would vote for the metal spiral base
> > with the
> > j hook at top.  You could always go to the hardware store and buy some
> > copper tubing and then build a jig out of round particle board(also
> > found at
> > the hardware store) and bend the tubing base around the particle
> > rounds of
> > the jig for the top and bottom.  You can also use aluminum tubing
> > as well
> > and should be lighter.
> >
> > My 2 cents,
> >
> > William
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Steve Axtell" <steve-AT-axtell.com>
> > To: <puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org>
> > Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 5:12 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] For ax-- Puppet stands
> >
> >
> > Thanks!   Always glad to hear fur scrap
> > stories!  I love to recycle.   I will look into
> > the candle holders.  If you can find a photo of
> > one on the web I'd appreciate a link.  I'm having trouble locating it.
> >
> > Ax
> >
> >
> > At 4/7/2008 01:33 PM, you wrote:
> >> Check out wholesale dealers in candles/makers of
> >> candles. Not that I am recommending candles,
> >> mind you. I did my niece's wedding aka "the
> >> wedding planner." In the, dubious for the
> >> setting, colors of RED and white. Some of the
> >> things I bought were these hanging bucket/lamp
> >> candles with stands. The stands were much as you
> >> described the J stands. I have used them for
> >> puppet stands since.  They are cheap,
> >> lightweight, stackable and mass produced. I got
> >> them on clearance ant a place called the Card
> >> Factory, but such items are likely readily
> >> available through many such vendors. Similarly
> >> designed are Christmas ornament holders and some banana stands.
> >>
> >> Also, while bending your ear, I would like to
> >> thank you for the couple boxes of fur scrap I
> >> ordered from you. The fur is very nice and I
> >> pieced together a dog that I have been told
> >> looks like a cross between a wolf hound and some
> >> kind of terrier. It came out well and a lot of
> >> the success of the item is the use of your fur
> >> and Matthieu Renn's eyes. So congratulations on
> >> helping me give birth to a fairly fine
> >> mutt.  The resulting critter was definitely a
> >> step up from my previous dogs. ( Excuse,
> >> somewhat intended, pun, please.) Thanks for making the scrap
> >> available!
> >>
> >> Best wishes!
> >> Terri Klingelhoefer
> >> Primary Player
> >> Klingel-Engle Puppets
> >> 7251 West State Rd 46
> >> Ellettsville IN 47429
> >> tklingel-AT-indiana.edu
> >> 812-876-3540 land line
> >> 812-325-9326 cell
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> > Steve Axtell
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Steve Axtell
Axtell Expressions, Inc.
Website - http://www.axtell.com
New on DVD "AxTelevision"! - http://www.axtelevision.com
International Performer's Directory - http://www.axtell.com/ipd.html
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