discreet Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) [b]Folding Amp/Cab Stand £3.99![/b] When shopping in Lidl this morning (yes, I'm cheap) I noticed this 45L capacity folding crate... and of course as I'm always looking for bass-related items, I immediately saw an amp/cab stand where others may only see... camping or storage equipment, for example... It's surprisingly sturdy when in 'crate' mode and very portable when folded flat. 27 X 35.5. X 53.5 cm. Suggested maximum weight: 34kg. I'm assuming this means how much weight you can carry in it and NOT how much weight you can stand on it when it's upside-down. So I'm now conducting an experiment and have a total of 32kg on top of it (amp in 4U rack case and a 1X12 cab) I'll let you know if the thing collapses during the course of the day... I thank you. Edited February 4, 2013 by discreet Quote
discreet Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Ramirez' timestamp='1359975347' post='1962618'] Cool. Did they have orange ones?! [/quote] No, but they had purple ones! Edited February 4, 2013 by discreet Quote
Ramirez Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359975410' post='1962619'] No, but they had purple ones! [/quote] Hmmm. Do Orange do purple amps then? If not, I'm sure they will once they see this. Quote
discreet Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 [quote name='Ramirez' timestamp='1360007884' post='1963534'] Hmmm. Do Orange do purple amps then? If not, I'm sure they will once they see this. [/quote] Quote
Len_derby Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 I've used quite a few of these over the years. They sometimes give out at the 'hinge' mechanism on the folding side panels. However, I've got a couple that have been in daily use for about five years. You can't really go wrong at the price. Quote
discreet Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1360009214' post='1963561'] I've got a couple that have been in daily use for about five years. You can't really go wrong at the price. [/quote] That's good to know, but what have you been using them for..? Quote
Len_derby Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360009302' post='1963564'] That's good to know, but what have you been using them for..? [/quote] I've used them as general-purpose storage and transporting things. They will take a lot of weight used in that manner, for example books or vinyl records. Not as stands, I never thought of that use. I went for the much more expensive snake-oil, aka Gamma Pad Quote
rushbo Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 I come for the Bass related information. I stay for the cut and thrust of intellectual discourse. ...but seriously, those things are well useful. I hope the experiment is taking place under laboratory conditions...? Quote
discreet Posted February 4, 2013 Author Posted February 4, 2013 (edited) [quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1360009870' post='1963577'] I went for the much more expensive snake-oil, aka Gamma Pad [/quote] Ah yes, that's the bit of foam isn't it..? [quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1360010201' post='1963583'] I hope the experiment is taking place under laboratory conditions...? [/quote] I don't know about laboratory conditions. I just turned over the crate and stuck my amp and cab on top. No change since that happened at 10:49 this morning. I may need to try a more practical experiment in the field. That is, at a gig - with a load of arseholes milling around like drunken skittles and bumping into things. Edited February 4, 2013 by discreet Quote
Dr.Dave Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 They're only £2.25 in Wilkos but slightly smaller at 32l. Quote
rushbo Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360010582' post='1963589'] Ah yes, that's the bit of foam isn't it..? I don't know about laboratory conditions. I just turned over the crate and stuck my amp and cab on top. No change since that happened at 10:49 this morning. I may need to try a more practical experiment in the field. That is, at a gig - with a load of arseholes milling around like drunken skittles and bumping into things. [/quote] ...it's a glamorous life we lead, isn't it? Quote
yorks5stringer Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360010828' post='1963597'] Wilkos..? Don't know that one! [/quote] Wilkinsons to those used to shopping at Selfridges... Quote
discreet Posted February 5, 2013 Author Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1359974976' post='1962612'] [b]...[/b]I'm now conducting an experiment and have a total of 32kg on top of it (amp in 4U rack case and a 1X12 cab) I'll let you know if the thing collapses during the course of the day... [/quote] Made it through the night - still standing! Quote
charic Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 I feel you should attempt to find the maximum weight that can be used in this manner With a video... definitely a video needed Quote
discreet Posted February 5, 2013 Author Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1360060314' post='1964068'] With a video... definitely a video needed [/quote] If I'm to test the crate to destruction I don't want to use my rig for the task! Quote
paul_5 Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360060914' post='1964089'] If I'm to test the crate to destruction I don't want to use my rig for the task! [/quote] People heal, amps don't. Man up and stand on it already! Quote
discreet Posted February 5, 2013 Author Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1360061863' post='1964102'] People heal, amps don't. Man up and stand on it already! [/quote] Holy crap, are you sure? If it holds my weight then it would be fine with an 8X10 and valve amp... Quote
charic Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1360063454' post='1964132'] Holy crap, are you sure? If it holds my weight then it would be fine with an 8X10 and valve amp... [/quote] We'd still need a video Quote
leschirons Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 A great idea but doesn't quite have the mojo of a Watney's wooden crate Quote
discreet Posted February 5, 2013 Author Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1360070554' post='1964295'] A great idea but doesn't quite have the mojo of a Watney's wooden crate [/quote] A rare item. I'm thinking of having a replica made. Quote
BassTractor Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1360075910' post='1964417'] What's the best crate for metal? [/quote] The BT215E or BE410H, I guess. Quote
Marvin Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 In the interests of science, I purchased said crate this afternoon from the well known German supermarket. My Rumble 350 weighs 34kg, I won't be putting my combo on the crate Quote
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