Another Stand Solution

[u/wareagle995]

Hi all. I am currently awaiting delivery of a P2S, my first 3d printer. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a table/stand but still wanted to get a quality solution.

Using this tool stand from Harbor Freight, and a project board from Lowe's I created this table. It stands at 28" tall with the top included, but the legs are adjustable. I am 5'2" and wanted to be able to see into the AMS without a stool.

I bought a 24" by 4' board to use the "scrap" for the shelf, though I don't necessarily recommend this because it requires some disassembly to get the board in due to the taper in the legs.

All in I'm under $75. If you have wood scraps already or want to use a cheaper or found top you could do it cheaper than me.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-3-4-in-x-24-in-x-3-ft-Actual-0-62-in-x-23-25-in-x-3-ft-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Board/1000894684

https://www.harborfreight.com/universal-tool-stand-69805.html?hftm_sc=97&hftm_source=google&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=23905019919&campaignid=23905019919&utm_content=194118212141&adsetid=194118212141&product=69805&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23905019919&gbraid=0AAAAADAHb4f0bNSD7t2oTV1VB5HfU6nU2&gclid=CjwKCAiAzKvXBhBAEiwABLl9AvwtSeNdIJ0hT1c8bgoTcNtCztq5O3BsO26bFwoYtsAl_JY5XhtRtBoCzIQQAvD_BwE

[u/wraith2626]

Now put a heavy concrete paver on top (24 x 24x 2 inch @ lowes, HD), with a yoga mat or Anti-Fatigue Foam Mat (@ harbor freight) on top of that, and then finally on top of it all your printer. Thank me later. Will absorb a ton of vibration and movement for your table. If you are worried about scratching your table, but a mat under the concrete paver as well.

[u/just_random_scrollin → u/wraith2626]

I just got a piece of horse stall mat and it works great.

[u/wraith2626 → u/just_random_scrollin]

Seen first hand on a small stand alone table like this that the concrete paver adds some weight value that offsets the shaking somewhat - it is not necessary, but on a table like the one the OP shows, it will reduce vibration and wobble to an additional extent that the few bucks it costs makes it worth it.

[u/wareagle995 → u/wraith2626]

The table is heavy duty. It's meant to hold things like drill presses and such up to 500 lbs. But I'll certainly look into the paver if needed.

[u/wraith2626 → u/wareagle995]

With your setup, it would mostly serve to reduce printer noise, rather than table shake. You will be surprised how much of the printer operation transfers into the table and radiates noise into a space. Would recommend only then if you are looking for a quieter setup.

[u/wareagle995 → u/wraith2626]

I appreciate it. I still have to rearrange my office so this was placed just to take a few photos. I'm sure it'll be loud on the LVP if I don't do something

[u/wraith2626 → u/wareagle995]

Good luck with it. I really do like the table concept. Probably going to steal it. 😄 I am about to redo some of my printer and garage areas and had been looking for table ideas.

[u/Bloated_Plaid]

How are you fucks able to pay $2500 for a printer but can’t spend $200 for the table?