Guest Dave Lewis Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I know a lot of you guys use a ladder to mount your film handler. Being an old carpenter before I became a window tinter, I built my base out of 2x4's and 2x8's mounted on a furniture dolly. It took about 30 minutes and $40.00. It telescopes up to about 9' feet for those large windows and is much easier to move then dragging a ladder around. One man can load up a couple rolls of film, step ladder and water tank, stap it to the base and push it almost anywhere with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro-edge Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Nice You have any other angle pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blackout1 Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 good deal!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big money Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I know a lot of you guys use a ladder to mount your film handler. Being an old carpenter before I became a window tinter, I built my base out of 2x4's and 2x8's mounted on a furniture dolly. It took about 30 minutes and $40.00. It telescopes up to about 9' feet for those large windows and is much easier to move then dragging a ladder around. One man can load up a couple rolls of film, step ladder and water tank, stap it to the base and push it almost anywhere with ease. more pics would be nice, especially how you work the telescopic part, I have two of those dollies collecting dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1reddime Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 MMMMM looks good but appears to be top heavy. I would have built a bigger base. Good Job Though. looks functional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Lewis Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 MMMMM looks good but appears to be top heavy. I would have built a bigger base. Good Job Though. looks functional! Your right, although I never had it topple over even with 60" 8mill film on it and I have been using it for about 4 years now. The dolly is 30 x 17 if I ever make another one I would makethe base 30 x 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Lewis Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Material list: 2- 2x8x8’ 4-2x4x8’ Make sure they are very straight and not bowed or warped 3” screws Cut 2x8’s and (2) 2x4’s to 55” Cut the last (2) 2x4’s to 60” Lay (1) 55” 2x4 flat on the ground Set the 2x8’s on edge and screw into the flat 2x4 Screw the 60” 2x4’s together; I put a ½” piece of plywood in-between but not necessary If you don’t use plywood you will need 2 1/5” screws. Place the 60” 2x4’s on top of the 55” 2x4 in-between the 2x8’s You will need spacers here you can use a few nickels placed on top of the telescoping 2x4’s. Place the last 55” 2x4 onto the 60” 2x4’s and spacers (telescoping part) Screw through the 2x8’s into the 55” 2x4 Screw a 30” 2x8 into the bottom of the2x4’s and 2x8’s (not the telescoping 2x4’s) I would also use (4) 90 degree brackets for strength Screw the post and base onto the dolly. Screw a 5” 2x4 even with the top of the telescoping 2x4’s Screw a 16” 2x8 on top of the telescoping 2x4’s Attach film handler to telescoping top with quick clamps You can use a bigger quick clamp to adjust the height of the FH or if you are using heavy safety film I would cut a 2x4 as a spacer and place it in-between the 5” 2x4 and post If you don’t have a dolly you can make the base yourself. I would suggest a 20” or 24” x 30” base instead of the 30” x 17” dolly I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TintDude Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 For some reason it reminds me of a guillotine. :cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TintDude Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Ha! that would be a good name for it, "The Tint Guillotine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave Lewis Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 I hope Gila doesn't steel my design I can see it now It's the "Gilatine Film Machine" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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