Pilot Press Table or Base Measurements

cavepixel
on 12 Jan 14 (14:18)

I am looking to build a replica table for my pilot press. Can someone send me measurements of this table top? Below is a photo of the table I am looking to build.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thearm/1117398606/

Thanks
-Chris

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The Arm NYC
on 12 Jan 14 (14:28)

Updated 12 Jan 14 (14:31)

Those stands measure about 25x25x25 inches. Make sure it is good and sturdy and can take some diagonal stress. The action of printing will really give it a structural workout!

DGM

dicharry
on 12 Jan 14 (15:55)

Daniel would know best. If I’m not mistaken that’s a photo from his very own shop in Brooklyn.

I would also suggest that you secure the press to the table to make sure it doesn’t move, however slowly, across the table top.

Brad.

cavepixel
on 12 Jan 14 (20:43)

Yes that photo is from the studio in Brooklyn. Thanks Daniel. Do you know the thickness of the wood?

Ink Spot
on 13 Jan 14 (10:17)

The cabinets pictured were built of 3/4” maple.

Tom

T and T Press Restoration

www.tandtpressrestoration.com

parallel_imp
on 13 Jan 14 (10:22)

Bear in mind these stands were built for school use. If you are taller than a junior high or high school student, it might need to be higher.

The Arm NYC
on 13 Jan 14 (18:44)

I don’t know how tall you are, but I am 6’ and feel that the 25 inch stand height is ideal- it puts the feed board right at my waist. It might be a bit tall for some of the smaller folks that print here at The Arm, but I haven’t heard any complaints.

DGM

cavepixel
on 13 Jan 14 (23:37)

I would say for me, 25” is probably my max height. I am 6’ 1” and have two presses one at 25” high (Childs School Desk) and the other is at 21”. I have long arms so I actually like the 21” inch height better when the arm of the pilot press is down. But I’ll probably go for a more accurate table top at 25” height.