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The Craftmans Shop => New from Old => Topic started by: PTsideshow on August 14, 2012, 04:57:15 PM

Title: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: PTsideshow on August 14, 2012, 04:57:15 PM

Ok I'm looking for idea's for the mounting arm from a Dish network TV receiver dish mount. I was given it in a load of stuff to go to the shredder. The dish is going but the mount looks to have possibilities.

Now I don't do or have any need for a telescope mount, I also have a number of assorted camera mounts! Any other ideas?
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Projects/dishmount002.jpg)
The complete set up upside down on the bench.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Projects/dishmount000.jpg)
The dish removed.
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d200/ptsideshow/Projects/dishmount001.jpg)
The fine tuning adjustment.
I am thinking of cutting the rectangular receiver arm off the mount. It may give it more options or uses.

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: BiggerHammer on August 14, 2012, 06:58:47 PM

Do you need a screen or keyboard holder for a workstation in the shop? Looks like it could make a good one with some minor modifications.

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: PTsideshow on August 14, 2012, 07:35:08 PM

NOpe got a slider type one on the shredder pile now no puter in the shop have a tablet and wifi but I hadn't thought of that.

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: Brass_Machine on August 14, 2012, 11:05:42 PM

Keep the dish. Build a DIY Radio Telescope (http://www.aoc.nrao.edu/epo/teachers/ittybitty/procedure.html)

 :smart:

Eric

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: PTsideshow on August 15, 2012, 06:11:37 AM

All ready phoned home! the mother ship is on the way  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: Baldrocker on August 15, 2012, 08:41:01 AM

Line the dish with aluminium foil they can make good solar collectors for all sorts of projects.
Then use the bracket to support your new solar collector  :D

br

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: Fergus OMore on August 15, 2012, 08:51:12 AM

Tool and cutter grinder basis?

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: pjf134 on August 15, 2012, 12:02:11 PM

 A hands free device while working at a machine or bench, it can hold a drawing, book, mirror, video camera or tools.
Paul

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: andyf on August 15, 2012, 02:54:38 PM

An over-engineered adjustable stand for a machine light?

Andy

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: AR1911 on August 21, 2012, 04:22:34 PM

I just finished a racing simulator for my PS3.
The dish arm is the mount for the steering wheel/head assembly.
Makes it adjustable for short people.


I thought I had a photo to post but I can't find one.

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: PTsideshow on August 21, 2012, 04:49:35 PM

After some great ideas, and much thought It will be going to spend some time on the raw material pile. As none of the idea's fit either my interests or life style or need.
Thanks to all that came up with them. :thumbup:

Title: Re: Looking for idea's for a new from old.
Post by: AR1911 on August 21, 2012, 05:05:14 PM

I also saw this used to support a collet rack. Bolted to bottom of mill base (or wall) or back of lathe stand. Add drilled-plate collet organizer to suit