dansnow Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Our next two seasonal craft fairs are two day affairs, but due to cost we could only afford a single 10x10 booth, so we needed some vertical expansion room. After pricing a few commercially available options and recovering from the sticker shock I headed for the shop. The pyramid shaped one has 11x6" shelves and is about 24" high in the center. The other has 19x7 center shelves and 11x7 side shelves and is about 18" high. Should enable us to get more on the limited table space without appearing over crowded. I figure about $25 or so in materials and about 2-3 hours of time. Hopefully it'll inspire others to make rather than buy. Birchbark and bobscroll 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penquin Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Like what you did, only question that comes to mind is can you take them apart and store them flat? Would seem a bit difficult to carry around if they can only be full size. That should give you about 3 times table space. Great idea. jim penquin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Everything comes apart for storage and fits in a single box. The legs are pegged into holes in the shelves so if I want to add shelves or change heights or layouts I can just make more legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 That is sweet !....You will be able to display your work in style ! :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfie Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Great display stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Great idea Dan. I have yet to try a craft fair but will remember your stand when I do. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Nice display stand, hope it works for you. edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Very nice! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Nicely made and very creative. Do the come apart for transporting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Nice display stands Dan. Those should really show off your work. Thanks for sharing these with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Our next two seasonal craft fairs are two day affairs, but due to cost we could only afford a single 10x10 booth, so we needed some vertical expansion room. After pricing a few commercially available options and recovering from the sticker shock I headed for the shop. The pyramid shaped one has 11x6" shelves and is about 24" high in the center. The other has 19x7 center shelves and 11x7 side shelves and is about 18" high. Should enable us to get more on the limited table space without appearing over crowded. I figure about $25 or so in materials and about 2-3 hours of time. Hopefully it'll inspire others to make rather than buy. Intentionally inspiring ,Thank you ! Well thought out highly effective usable project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 What a fantastic idea. Smart thinking 99. Marg Birchbark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I like it.........what a great way to show of your treasures..............Might have to steal that idea, have to take a snap shot.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 A very neat idea Dan, Thank you for showing us! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Great idea and execution for expanding display space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Amazing job and wonderful idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Yes Dan I really really like these and the idea of pegs for the legs to hold it together for easy packing away brilliant thinking. I might have to do me some because I'm just running out of space on my tables and it would also be a great plant holder for out side in my garden. Thanks for sharing idea. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansnow Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks for the kind words everyone, and I hope a few were inspired to make some. The great thing about these for me is the only thing I had to buy was a coupe 1" and 3/8" dia dowels. The 1/4" x 3/4" slats and the 1" x 3/4" end pieces were all ripped from a 3/4" x 11" pine board I had in the shop. This gave me a total shelf thickness of 1". I glued a 3/8" dowel into the ends of the legs, left 7/16" protruding, so when I stacked the pegs would be about 1/8" apart in the shelf. Some wood glue and a brad nailer with 3/4" brads made short work of shelf assembly. bobscroll and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Great idea Dan. I might have to try it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Great idea. I can see many uses for this design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarB Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Brilliant!! Good luck with your craft fairs too ...you may end up gettings orders for the stands too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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