Hi, I'm having trouble finding a suitable stand to support a spot board for plastering. I'm looking for something similar to a (folding) metal stand (4 legs?) which you can then place a board on top. Not too sure what the common name is for one, but i've heard it called a ligger stand in the past. Can't find one anywhere on the net Anyone have any ideas?? Cheers
Yeah, i had thought of using those as the next best thing. Not the best option though. Still searching for the proper tool, if i knew what the common name for it was then i might have a better chance of getting one at a builders merchants, etc.
Just do what we have been doing for years,all you need are 4 legs (2*2?)with some battens nailed on the sides for bracing,you can knock one up in 4 mins.
eyetry, you genius! that's it. I actually spotted a similar stand on DIY SOS last night. Better cancel that email to Nick Knowles! I thought about knocking up a wooden stand, but it wouldn't be the easiest to transport. Cheers!
Try Refina. http://www.refina.co.uk/ they cosy about £30 and can deliver next day! (I think).They also have different heights of stands
I emailed the artex people last week - no reply. Phoned up refina today - stand is coming tomorrow! Cheers Steve!
I use a piece of ply 3 foot by 3 foot.I`ve screwed 3 2 by 2 battens onto the board, one on each side and one in the middle.I then clamp the middle one in a workmate vice and bobs your uncle.The battens also keep the spot up off the floor and make it easy to carry when your done.
I use an old Black n Decker workmate with a bit of 15mm MDF screwed to the top. The workmate's a bit knackered now so I might get one of those cheap jobs from scerwfix (http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=11397&id=15447). At that price its disposable!
Scatter, You should of persisted with Artex Rawlplug! - ( you could of enquired and ordered over the phone) !! I have used both Refina and Artex Rawlplug's Spot board/mortar stands, and Artex's are more solid and substantial. Their model also has an upright locating bar that locks the stand quickly at 90 degrees, - a simple thing, but stops the legs closing giving the board less support - increasing the risk of the board falling off. They only have one height size though, but unless you use stilts, no bother ! Happy Plastering ...
I use a workmate as a platform.I screwed three battens(one in middle and one on each side) to a spot(formica topped).I use the middle batten to clamp in the workmate vice.the outer edge battens come in handy to carry the spot around.
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