Maslow4 frame designs

[jorisvh]

I have meanwhile made some progress and started a separate topic for it

Maslow 4 vertical frame & storage cart design

when not in use, my Maslow4 will need to be stored where I currently have my stock of sheet material. I have been wanting to build a storage cart to make it easier to access my stock but never got to it. with the Maslow4 expected in a couple of months, this is the perfect time to solve both problems at once: a cart that doubles as Maslow4 frame on 1 side and sheet material storage on the other. general requirements for a full size “near vertical” Maslow4 frame: work area 2.440x1.220mm (~8’x4’…

[bar]

I came across these neat quick release pins that I think could work nicely for attaching the anchor points. I’m working on getting set up to test them.

They’re a little expensive at $10 each, but I think that if we buy them in bulk we should be able to get a better deal than that.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWYLVNWS

[dlang]

very nice, how thick are the fittings at the end of the cables?

you could also use something like: Amazon.com at about half the price

I don’t think these cable ends particularly need the added strength of the injection molding, so they would be something that it could make sense for people to 3d print replacements for as needed to adapt to different designs.

[TravisGood]

@dlang

how thick are the fittings at the end of the cables?

[dlang]

I meant the injection molded parts on the cables. That pin is for 20mm or less, but how long does it actually need to be?

[bar]

The part at the end of the belt is 16mm thick so 20mm gives us 2mm on either side (or slightly less because there needs to be some clearance). If they sold an 18mm version we could probably make that work too.

@dlang

I don’t think these cable ends particularly need the added strength of the injection molding, so they would be something that it could make sense for people to 3d print replacements for as needed to adapt to different designs.

That is my thinking too. There are so many different types of frame options that 3D printing these gives a lot of flexibility. We will sell a few options, but also have free files for anyone who has the ability to 3D print them at home or at a local makerspace.

[AzaB2C]

Thanks for this, and the much cheaper “Not-so-Fancy Pins” option listed on The Not Shop — Maslow.

[AzaB2C]

Curious how people’s frame designs, or actual frame builds are turning out? Am looking for ideas/inspiration and hoping to throw together something truck portable and usable this week…

Am open various ideas, including using 1 or 2 telescoping multi position ladders plus EMT, printed, CNC’d parts, etc… something Ladder based, or ladder reinforced, would have multiple purposes, including non CNC related tasks.

For Seattle area folks considering hollow doors for their frame design, consider checking out https://www.seconduse.com, have donated and bought decently priced 2nd hand stuff from them before, including hollow doors during remodel projects.