I recently purchased a Trimline system. I need to get weights for it and am looking for suggestions. I saw some artists using old dumbells this past weekend at a show in Fountain Hills. I didn't personally like the look of it. I think sandbags offer a cleaner look. Any other suggestions? I don't even know where to buy this stuff.
Thanks for your time and help.
Michael
Posted by Arnab Banerjee on November 18, 2010 at 12:26 PM
or cheaper option...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XDZ2X2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000W9SN8A&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0XBT51X6MZH8KJP57Z2B
Posted by Mike Moats on November 18, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Hey Michael, most artists use a four or five inch PVC pipe, and fill it with concrete, and add an eye bolt in the top so it can be hung from a strap to the frame work at the corners.
Posted by Jim Sabiston on November 18, 2010 at 2:36 PM
I used a variation similar to the one Mike mentions and it very inexpensive and effective.
I used 2" diameter pvc tubes. I cut the sections exactly to fit across the inside of my Jeep Cherokee behind the driver's seat (not necessary, but a detail to consider). I used the standard end caps to finish them off, and filled them with sand before gluing. I also installed the hanging bolt as Mike describes, but I added my own twist:
I did not much care for the hanging method of securing the tubes to the tent frame, it is a bit awkward and working around stressed bungies makes me nervous. Also, this method tends to have some slack inherent in it, allowing the tent to raise a bit before the tension is taken up by the weight. So instead I purchased a roll of heavy duty velcro and made a pair o fsecuring straps for the tubes. i have a metal plate that fits around the foot of the tent leg and the pvc tube sits directly in a small cutout on the plate, which sits directly on the foot. This makes for a very clean looking and stable installation. Total cost under $50 and about an hour of my time.
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3 repliesThanks for your time and help.
Michael
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or cheaper option...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XDZ2X2/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000W9SN8A&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0XBT51X6MZH8KJP57Z2B
I used 2" diameter pvc tubes. I cut the sections exactly to fit across the inside of my Jeep Cherokee behind the driver's seat (not necessary, but a detail to consider). I used the standard end caps to finish them off, and filled them with sand before gluing. I also installed the hanging bolt as Mike describes, but I added my own twist:
I did not much care for the hanging method of securing the tubes to the tent frame, it is a bit awkward and working around stressed bungies makes me nervous. Also, this method tends to have some slack inherent in it, allowing the tent to raise a bit before the tension is taken up by the weight. So instead I purchased a roll of heavy duty velcro and made a pair o fsecuring straps for the tubes. i have a metal plate that fits around the foot of the tent leg and the pvc tube sits directly in a small cutout on the plate, which sits directly on the foot. This makes for a very clean looking and stable installation. Total cost under $50 and about an hour of my time.