scadaman29325
Catching up and tripping all over myself.
SCADAman's Launch Pad
Inspiration
My version
The parts I used
Folding sawhorse, handle on the side, not on top
Parts list:
4 @ 1 x 3 x 6" boards
4 @ 2" EMT conduit 2 hole strap, not for rigid conduit, EMT conduit
4 @ ⁵/16 x 4" Eyebolt w/nut
4 @ ⁵/16 x 1"(?) Bolts (I used ½ long that was too short for 1x3 board)
8 @ ⁵/16 T nut
4 @ ⁵/16 nuts, plus nuts included with eyebolt, 8 total
8 @ ⁵/16 flat washers
12 @ ⁵/16 lock washers
8 @ #6 x 1-½ wood screws
The EMT conduit strap fit 2-¼ billard balls perfectly
Total weight so far is about 20#. Still need to add drill chucks and ¾" x 36" PVC for launch rod storage.
Parts
Prototype
Showing hole marking jig and 7/64 pilot holes and ⅜ holes
Set T nuts
Install strap with bolt and lock washer
Assemble eyebolt with two nuts, lock washer in between, lock washer, and flat washer. Insert another flat washer between strap and wood.
Add just nuts for depth
Inspiration
My version
The parts I used
Folding sawhorse, handle on the side, not on top
Parts list:
4 @ 1 x 3 x 6" boards
4 @ 2" EMT conduit 2 hole strap, not for rigid conduit, EMT conduit
4 @ ⁵/16 x 4" Eyebolt w/nut
4 @ ⁵/16 x 1"(?) Bolts (I used ½ long that was too short for 1x3 board)
8 @ ⁵/16 T nut
4 @ ⁵/16 nuts, plus nuts included with eyebolt, 8 total
8 @ ⁵/16 flat washers
12 @ ⁵/16 lock washers
8 @ #6 x 1-½ wood screws
The EMT conduit strap fit 2-¼ billard balls perfectly
Total weight so far is about 20#. Still need to add drill chucks and ¾" x 36" PVC for launch rod storage.
Parts
Prototype
Showing hole marking jig and 7/64 pilot holes and ⅜ holes
Set T nuts
Install strap with bolt and lock washer
Assemble eyebolt with two nuts, lock washer in between, lock washer, and flat washer. Insert another flat washer between strap and wood.
Add just nuts for depth