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Roller Stand as Support for leg removal/installation

By Lamprey

4 years ago

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I've seen things people have bough or made for supporting your machine to remove the legs. I was in a big box store the other day and saw a Roller Stand and though I could modify it easily enough to support a pin. The Roller Stands was about $20 and I had some iron angle already, so it didn't cost too much and is nice and portable.

Here are some pics of my little project for those interested...

Manufacturer Pic of the stand:
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Cut off the roller part and cut angle to match width:
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I cut the neck so that it would be parallel to the ground (25 degrees I think it was). Note, that you have to also bent the "roller base" out a bit to match the new angle:
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I used some 2-part epoxy to combine the "roller base" and the angle iron. Then sprayed it some liquid rubber to coat it:

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Folds up nice and compact..
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Cheers

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I've seen things people have bough or made for supporting your machine to remove the legs. I was in a big box store the other day and saw a Roller Stand and though I could modify it easily enough to support a pin. The Roller Stands was about $20 and I had some iron angle already, so it didn't cost too much and is nice and portable.
Here are some pics of my little project for those interested...
Manufacturer Pic of the stand:
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Cut off the roller part and cut angle to match width:
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I cut the neck so that it would be parallel to the ground (25 degrees I think it was). Note, that you have to also bent the "roller base" out a bit to match the new angle:
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I used some 2-part epoxy to combine the "roller base" and the angle iron. Then sprayed it some liquid rubber to coat it:
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Folds up nice and compact..
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Cheers

That’s a neat mod but do you think 2-part epoxy will last holding over 250 pounds like that?
I used a stool for a while and then had a game take a fall and get destroyed, so I ponied up and bought a pinball lift cart. By far my smartest purchase. You can even get a game without legs on them. Just tilt the entire cart and slowly push the game forward and lower the cart. I’ve done it twice now and it’s terribly easy.

Hehe, I guess I'll find out.

The epoxy it's really doing any of the heavy lifting per se. The downward force is the same as what the epoxy is holding. So, I'm hoping it'll be fine. If not, I can get someone to weld the two pieces together. Or it'll give me an excuse to get a welder.

Yeah, I have a lift too. I was looking for something light weight and portable incase I go buy a pin or to help out at a show.

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