I just recently tested a new paper cutting stand concept based on Mikko Lehto’s idea (https://swordstuff.blog/?p=286). Well Mikko went an built his, and it is a million times better than my proof of concept. So let’s have a look at what he did.
Now starts a copy-paste of Mikko’s messages to me.
Some reasoning for doing as I have done:
The main vertical pole is two planks instead of a 2×4 because it should be slightly stronger against twisting with about the same weight. Also the structure is quite easy to cut in two pieces.
The top and bottom main joints are made like this to get a sturdy structure, but the angle is a bit easier to get right than some other ideas I had.
The main connecting bolt at top and bottom go right through the pole and thus they are not aligned 90 degrees, so when dismantling the pieces need to be removed. With some special bolts or just screwing a threaded rod into a slightly too small hole you could get it so that the structure folds and you don’t have to dismantle it.
The idea of the small shelf at the bottom is so you can put kettlebells there if extra weight is needed.
For the top “friction” system it is indeed nothing more than a piece of wood with a loose screw so you can move it around and a water bottle. It adds some weight on the paper and prevents unspooling
Sean’s Note: This is a very good inovation that will go well with every design. Managing the rolling friction is a pain because the paper roll gets lighter as you cut, but this is independent of that.
For the main joints I also glued an angled piece of wood with the main bolts so that the force on the bolts is 90 degrees.
Yellow straps just for transporting but screwed on the thing so they don’t get lost. Also added styrogum pieces to contact points with the floor to increase friction and protect delicate floors
Not a perfect design but quite simple to make, I made this in about 6 hours, of course for the angled cuts a proper circular saw helps a lot but can be done by hand also.
Sean: And now the rest of the pictures that were sent but didn’t fit with any particular message
