looking for scanner stands

[Paco-Jerte]

Good idea Paco. Had kind of thought of some thing like this but thought nothing to hold it. Looks like rubber bands in the back or are they cable ties???

For now standard rubber bands. . Looking to see if I can find some rubber belts that are wider maybe at home depot or lowes.

I also like the fact that you can adjust the angle you want to tilt back on these stands.. and its pretty strong to hold 2 scanners as you can see.

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[737mech]

Plexiglass

I just use thin plexiglass, let it hang over a workbench, heat up with a hairdryer, push to bend to desired angle. Don't use too thick because it stresses the belt clips on the scanners. If your's really good you can drill holes for power cables. Easy way to not spider crack while drilling is run the drill bit in reverse, push firm and let the heat melt the plexi until the hole is through.

 

[ranger821]

OK. the stands came in and they are OK. I have to modify them a little to make the foot of it just a little wider than it is. The best half came up with the solution. Soon as I figure out how to post a picture I will put it on there.

 

[foxtail]

Paco-I see that stand in the dollar store here for readers and tablets. May have to pick one up myself!

 

[commscanaus]

Here is what I have done to make some HT stands!

A recent call center upgrade at my work place saw over 70 LCD monitors installed.
All of them were mounted to extendable boom arms so they could be height/distance adjusted easily depending on the needs of the operator on shift.

All of the manufacturer supplied stands ended up in a huge bin, along with the packing material.
I grabbed as many of the stands as I could carry, and took them home.

Sorted through the junk box collection and found some metal panels that could easily be drilled to fit the screw holes on the stands. Add some adhesive felt strips to stop things sliding around and here is the finished product!

Just about any radio with a belt clip will sit securely to the stand, which even has nice counterweight in the base to prevent any toppling over.

Would have been nice to salvage all of the stands from scrap and make some stands for others!

Commscanaus.

 

[Paco-Jerte]

Paco-I see that stand in the dollar store here for readers and tablets. May have to pick one up myself!

Dollar tree??

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[Jimru]

Here is what I have done to make some HT stands!

A recent call center upgrade at my work place saw over 70 LCD monitors installed.
All of them were mounted to extendable boom arms so they could be height/distance adjusted easily depending on the needs of the operator on shift.

All of the manufacturer supplied stands ended up in a huge bin, along with the packing material.
I grabbed as many of the stands as I could carry, and took them home.

Sorted through the junk box collection and found some metal panels that could easily be drilled to fit the screw holes on the stands. Add some adhesive felt strips to stop things sliding around and here is the finished product!

Just about any radio with a belt clip will sit securely to the stand, which even has nice counterweight in the base to prevent any toppling over.

Would have been nice to salvage all of the stands from scrap and make some stands for others!

Commscanaus.

Awesome! Maybe next time there is an upgrade, go to work with a large shopping cart!!

 

[mark40]

My favorite over the years is a drink cup holder; the adjustable ratchet allows adjustment for size. Used some insulation to pad the sides. Used a wedge on the bottom to elevate for optimal viewing. Very stable. At one point had a small external speaker attached to the front.

 

[Jimru]

My favorite over the years is a drink cup holder; the adjustable ratchet allows adjustment for size. Used some insulation to pad the sides. Used a wedge on the bottom to elevate for optimal viewing. Very stable. At one point had a small external speaker attached to the front.

I actually have one of these, but never realized it was originally meant to be a cup holder! I got mine from Grove back in the late 80's or early 90's.

The idea of taping some padding like you did is a good one.