Do it from Scratch mAKE A Vertical Truss Base PLATE with DJ Mikey Mike and Direct Sound

DOit from scratch base plates

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[mikefx117]

what's the weight of these base plates?

looks like very low weight... and low weight says low safety to me...

my base plates have about 80kg.. that's about 176lbs..

[directsound]

@mikefx117 Wow thats great but heavy mine are 2x2  1/4 " Im not sure what the weight but I only put a 20 lbs Mover or lighter so the safety fastor is fine for me.. Although your would be better for tipping you have a higer chance of injury of your helpers

DJ Mikey Mike

[ginno1album]

how did you cut the square platforms? you did or some body did that 4 u?

[directsound]

I went to a metel shop nd had them cut to the size I needed

MM

[OutLoudProductionsDJ]

Hey Mike, I have two 10' sections of triangle truss, I want to cut one into two 5' upright sections and leave the other as a 10' cross member to go on top. I plan on putting this on top of my 30'' x 23'' subs which gains me another 2' vertical.

What size base plates would you suggest and would it be a no-no to use wood plates if I sand bag it?

Kevin

OLP

[directsound]

IU think you can get away with wood and a 2x2 to 3x3 should do the trick

mm

[djxplizt]

I love the pneumatic rivet idea! I would have definitely thrown some threads or nuts and bolts on that biotch. I've been meaning to build mine for a while now.. already have the GT half couplings... just need the plates and now... a pneumatic rivet gun.... :D

Side note... Global Truss... You guys are ABSOLUTELY NUTS with those baseplate prices! NUTS!

[lonnieetheshow]

I ask because a different video I saw you were going to put your bolts through the bottom and tack weld them but then that would be a pain in the ass for transport because you wouldn't be able to stack them on top of each other flat. So, if you had it so you had to thread the bolt through the truss and had nuts welded on the plate, you could stack them.Anyway, other than that, have you have many issues with tipping? Do you tape the edges to the floor at your events to make sure they don't tip?

[lonnieetheshow]

Mike, I know you're busy and that's good. I'm an entertainer and am all about the do-it-yourself approach so love your vids as it looks like most do. Not to bore you but I'm hoping to edit a vid of a 10'x10' portable video screen frame (rear or front projection) I did for about 1/10 of what it would cost to buy new ($75-$100 if I remember right). If or when I do, I'll send it your way. I was wondering if you've changed your plates to have nuts welded on the bottom for bolts to thread into? 

[domnuvaly]

I lear a lot from your tutorial.Great !!!....THE EUROPEAN GUY !!!

[vinfun]

.. love watchin ur videos.

Please link ur videos. It is easier to follow.

[lighttech258852]

Is these legal? - Don't think so!

[okcdj]

Thanks for all you do!

[mikefx117]

@directsound no offense meant! it's just because i'm looking myself for new options to mount some devices as well as my speakers!

the problem is just that i use RCF 3003 Speakers with a weight of about 73lbs...

if i put them on a single vertical truss there is a high chance to fall if anyone strike against them... that's why i need a very heavy base plate but i do still not dare to place is on a vertical truss higher than 5 feet...

ideas are welcome =)