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Scruffy the Clown Loyal user Coldwater,MI 233 Posts |
I'm thinking about building one for myself. I picked up mickey hades book, and really don't like any of them. Just curious, what are the dimentions of some that are on the market? I'm not out to copy anyones artwork. Mine will likely look like an orange crate, being a tramp clown and all. I'm just trying to come up with a good height.
Thanks in advance. Also If any of you have made your own, would you mind posting photos? Thanks again! Scruffy |
tabman Inner circle USA 5946 Posts |
Are you going to use it as a table top??? Try around 33" for a height. Why not design it with drawers all around the crate. Might create an opportunity to do some clowing as you look through your drawers for a prop??? Just a thought.
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hugmagic Inner circle 7655 Posts |
33" is the standard height but how are you going to use it. I made my tables 39" tall so I did not have to bend to make a steal.
Absolutely put drawers in it to hold props. Also you might consider making the drawers out of cardboard and duct tape to keep the weight down. As an orange crate, you could put caster on just one edge then you could tip the crate and roll it along behind you. A cloth hung inside the "orange crate" would maintain the outer appearance but hide the interior.
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
My Merv Taylor suit case table is 16 X 10 X 24 closed and 16 X 10 X 35 open. The top is 16 X 24. For props this is a good size, but for an act that uses most items in the hand I would make the top 24 X 12.
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Remember that weight at the bottom is VIP! They can be flipped!
I'm only 5" 9" tall but my tables are 35" high. That also allows me to use the top inside shelf without bending over. Bob Magic By Sander |
Scruffy the Clown Loyal user Coldwater,MI 233 Posts |
Thank you for that valuable point Bob, I am 5'9" also and want it to stand fairly high., I'm thinking about 36" or so.
One other thing, I forgot to ask. Do yours completely close in the back or is there enought to keep things from falling out? Tenatively, Mine will house my Balloons, pump, Square Circle, run rabbit run, PB&J, and stratosphere. I would also have a milk pitcher,a couple of foam ball tricks,, and I was thinking of incorporating a drawer for cards, wands, small props. Thanks again for your great ideas! Scruffy |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
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On 2005-03-08 19:44, Scruffy the Clown wrote: My tops overhang on three sides but the back is open. For transport, my tables pack flat. However I do use them to roll my props to the car, lockers, or wherever. I use Rubbermaid boxes that will fit into the shelves, so when I get to the car or stage I can make a lot of choices before getting too committed to a spot. (And my props are secure.) Since I left the guitar for magic, I just have never wanted another box that looked like an amplifier. With volunteers, I usually work in front of the table anyway. Open backs are to help me. At setup for the show it is a situation of getting setup without too much "viewing". Things are usually just move from the box to the proper place for the show. On returning to the car, the boxes are already packed so they go into the car and the table flattened and I'm through. Back in the 70s I was traveling a lot. So I made three sets of the shows. They were packed in red, yellow or black trunks (cases) and I personally called them the red, yellow or black show. (They were really all the same to the audience.) Over thirty years later, I'm still using those tables. Actually the most common repair is replacing casters. But a good set will easily last ten years. You should be able to put good tables in your will. You won't outlive them! It's good to know another magician exactly the right height! Enjoy your magic! Bob |
Scruffy the Clown Loyal user Coldwater,MI 233 Posts |
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On 2005-03-08 22:44, Bob Sanders wrote: Le me guess, fender bandmaster reverb? I am a musician too! |
Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
One hint on casters is this. Get casters that are a lot heavier duty than you think you need. Use plate casters. Do not use the ball casters that are made of diecast. If you want to use ball casters, get the rubber ones, but really good rubber wheel casters are the best.
Your bottom shelf should be sturdy enough to bolt the casters to. Now, casters don't really look too cool from the front and sides, so here's where some creativity comes into play. Install your bottom shelf up high enough that the casters are covered for about half or 2/3 of their diameter. Just make sure they can swivel properly, and that you can get them over the edge of a carpet. This way, they are basically invisible to the audience, but they allow you to move around smoothly.
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