CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Feb 4, 2023 8:30:15 GMT -5
Ok…so to get my lot-o attached to my new concrete top, I’m going to have to remove it from the wood/base it was originally mounted on. We used liquid nails to attach it to the paver. I never intended on changing how it was mounted. So for future Lot-O users…consider you MIGHT want to in the future. (I did NOT trust that sticky tape stuff!)
I understand people have messed around with where the dowel is under the tumbler is located. Looked all over for those threads…of course can’t locate them. Any suggestions about leaving it in same location vs modifying??
But, has anyone truly re-mounted one? Does the wood matter? Could/should I mount it directly to my poured concrete top?
Thinking that I SHOULD re-mount it to a board…it doesn’t **really** matter what type of wood, does it?? I understand the basic concept behind how the thing functions. But I also understand that maybe certain things are done for a reason I don’t understand….I’m thinking the Trex type “wood”, because I have some. But I also have lots of other remnants I could use.
I’m sure I’m overthinking this. OK amazing forum people, let me hear what you’ve got!!!
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Feb 4, 2023 9:18:33 GMT -5
Ok reWatched jugglerguy lot-O video. I’m good with dowel location.
Any pros/cons to direct mount onto the concrete??
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Feb 4, 2023 9:20:39 GMT -5
I have had mine mounted like this for about 12 years. Each block is attached to each other using construction adhesive. The board on top is attached with construction adhesive. The lot-o gets screwed down. I have had three different lot-o's mounted on there and it is as easy as taking out 4 screws. Like right now I have a test lot-o mounted on there. Super easy to move it around too. Just lean the stack back and put a hand cart under it. I have never regretted making it counter height. Never have to bend down to check it and add water and don't even have to bend down to move it when it needs moved. Chuck
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CLErocks
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Post by CLErocks on Feb 4, 2023 10:12:34 GMT -5
Drummond Island Rocks I’ve seen this. And I love your motor swap tutorial. I’ve got that tucked away if anything ever happens to mine. I just poured a concrete top for a workbench I built. Definitely JUST bolting the Lot-O down this time !! But the original board it was shipped on is NEVER coming off the paver I originally attached it to. Maybe I should just keep that one separate…and copy this idea. Here’s the thread with my top. Attaching Lot-O(s?) today. forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/thread/101441/poured-concrete-bench-top-lot?page=1
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hoolligan1938
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Post by hoolligan1938 on Feb 4, 2023 11:01:55 GMT -5
CLErocks - I too, did the same as Chuck and mounted my set-up to three concrete blocks just like Chuck did. No bending over and it's as solid as can be.
Jim
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Feb 4, 2023 18:45:01 GMT -5
I would mount it on some kind of board. Directly mounted to the concrete might cause accelerated wear on the base.
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