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Post by connrock on Jun 28, 2009 9:27:25 GMT -5
There seem to be a lot of folks who are buying the L-O-T and there are some questions on how to mount it. Being that I'm fat and old I don't like to have to bend over to do much of anything so I mounted mine on cement blocks. Don't forget to paint the top board so the double stick tape will have a smooth surface to stick to and also make sure the floor where the bottom block is mounted is VERY clean and has 2 coats of paint on it too. Before using the silicone make sure all the surfaces where they mate are clean and free of dust,etc. For you younger and older folks who have the correct physical body structures,,,,just disregard this!!      There are MANY ways to do this and this is just a suggestion,,, There is A L W A Y S room for improvement! connrock |
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 28, 2009 10:32:53 GMT -5
There is A L W A Y S room for improvement! Like more bricks? ;D lol |
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Post by connrock on Jun 29, 2009 6:23:44 GMT -5
Hey Randy! Well I guess you could use more bricks if you're taller but mine is just about at my widest girth and I'm short!  The barrels ended up at just about "see level" too!! connrock |
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jul 1, 2009 1:59:41 GMT -5
Hi Tom & Randy Here is MY pile of bricks and the Kerb stone on top I didnt bother to use silicone between the bricks as I was going to move it later, Like Tom I dont like to bend down , & Its easier to load with grit & stones also when adding grit you can see what is happening and easier to shield the wind from the fan and get all the grit in !!!  It works perfectly and hasent moved a mm The Kerb stone is VERY heavy and dense and after painting it the Lot"O" stickes to it realy well, The surface of this kerb is is very stable I wonder if this is the trouble some people are having that the paint layer in loosing the adhesion to the poor quality of cement block ? Just a thought Jack Yorkshire Uk |
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Post by connrock on Jul 3, 2009 6:54:02 GMT -5
Well Jack your base is sure sturdy enough!
Good job!
Tom K.
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Post by Gem'n I on Jul 3, 2009 15:23:48 GMT -5
Well guys I use a cement block with the holes in it and a couple of C clamps to hold the base to the block...never had a problem...I guess you could place a pad of some sort between the block and the base but IMO could be a little overkill.
Larry
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Post by connrock on Jul 4, 2009 6:30:42 GMT -5
Gem'n I,
I think the use of a pad may alter the vibrations as the unit works best on a good solid base.
I was even a bit skeptical using silicone on the joints.
connrock
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jul 7, 2009 2:08:57 GMT -5
Hi Tom and All
Just a thought
Would say a kerb stone (Paver ) on a table or bench be ok ?
I don't know the technical side but I would think the vibrations are absorbed in the solid mass and transferred to the vibe
In other words as long as you have a solid High density block the Vibe will work ?
Please correct me if Im wrong
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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Post by connrock on Jul 7, 2009 5:06:04 GMT -5
Well Jack I think you are entirely correct,,,,,as long as the curb block,cement block,etc is secured to the bench and not loose and moving around and that the bench is a sturdy one.
I know that man who invented the LOT visits this web site and I wish he would chime in to help all of us who own his invention.
connrock
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Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Jul 8, 2009 2:21:06 GMT -5
Hi Tom,
I would like to thank him also as a farmer friend of mine would say "he should have a medal as big as a frying pan " For his invention.
Jack
Yorkshire uk
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