Jit. How d'ya stop the door sliding, and what is the cutout inside one bit for? Mr. HandyAndy - Really
Sorry to hear that news Jit Always a worry but some look at the positives and think of it as a new beginning Problem is most of us need an income to survive and some direction in life You always seem to be refurbing houses Jit - any way this could turn into a full time career ?
Still a little work left, mortises were hard to cut out as there were knots, should have kept the mortise the same width as more complicated. It's quite strong, was gonna put some braces - but wont need them. I'm going to fit 4 x pvc/rubber feet. About 2 hours work left to complete. Found a nice piece of hardwood for the wedge.
I will try them out tomorrow, the wedge is going to be tapped in lightly. Must be better then my first stand, always fell over, and if heavy planing the stand can work loose. Had to use cox clamps on them. but once the door is held the grip is good. As the stands work in opposite directions so no chance of toppling over.
I'm with chippie on this one. A piece of 2" by 4" on edge with a bit cut out for the door to fit into with a wedge.
Finished now. Some additions. A closable latch provides strength as well as a stop whilst planing. Hardwood wedge has M12 bolt, this acts as a carrying handle and the wedge can be stored after use (will replace with wing nut). the wedge is far easier to pull out by tapping the handle. Quite surprising how much friction is caused by just a gentle tap. The door stop feet will be replaced with a foam mat (garden centers or ASDA £1), as feet feel unstable.
not bad. i would put a triangle support between the base and the clamping uprights. but where is it going to go when not in use? 4x2 and wedge
These are great, drop in the door and it's held firmly, no wedges no tapping or clamping. Then lift out and go.
And are nearly £40 a pair, great if you are doing loads of doors but I would prefer not to do loads of doors.