Best most sturdy standalone H2D stand?

[NeverDie]

I want a very sturdy stand with a footprint only a little larger than the H2D, and preferably inexpensive. Why? I have other 3D printers also, and I don’t want any of them sharing the same table, so that one does not interfere with another. Yesterday, I happened to be in Harbor Freight for other reasons, but I noticed:

which is meant to support things like drill presses. It can even be anchored to the ground, like a garage floor, if so desired. The shelf and the top are left as a DIY project, but using plywood or Advantech and bolting it the frame would undoubtedly stiffen it up even further. I would favor Advantech over plywood, because it won’t warp and is fairly inexpensive for a sheet of it. Of course, particleboard would be the cheapest option, and also won’t warp or deform either, as long as it’s kept dry.

Anyone else here ever go shopping for such a thing? If so, what did you settle on?

[JGrimm]

That looks really good. I’m interested. What is AdvantanTech?

[Cylonmode]

Gladiator 3 foot Work Bench from Home Depot, I left the wheels off and it is the most sturdy not shaking table in my house.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gladiator-3-ft-Mobile-Workbench-with-Hardwood-Top-GAMW36HWEG/206501471?MERCH=REC-_-fbt_test-_-206390557-_-2-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a

[MotoGP11991]

I used to have my C02 laser engraver on that same Gladiator bench. It is very sturdy and well built.

I now have a workbench built out of 3 Gladiator cabinet toolboxes and I put a 1.75" Maple workbench top connecting them all togther. I replaced the casters with some 3D printed leveling legs with rubber pads. The thing is a solid Beast.

[StreetSports]

I just use $40 end tables. Youll want something with a little weight to it.

[MastaMind]

I purchased this printer table left the wheels off. Its been great and price is affordable.
https://amzn.to/4kkIzY7

[flessa]

That was my pick a few months back. Those low coffee tabkes with vertically oriented horizontal slabs are very sturdy
https://a.co/d/hT5x73b

[KMiller]

I bought this off Wayfair and it’s very solid. Assembly is easier with two people but I put it together myself.

https://www.wayfair.com/organization-storage/pdp/hossejoy-2362-w-printer-stand-with-wheels-iixr3901.html

[user_2259534800]

This thing is a beast! I highly recommend it. ULINE - Shipping Boxes, Shipping Supplies, Packaging Materials, Packing Supplies

[maximit]

I have one of these for my second printer. Its has a metal frame with reinforcement bar to make it sturdy and tall height to bring the printer to eye level. It also fits those lage IKEA bins underneath it perfectly for filament storage.

GRÅSALA bar table, gray/gray, 263/8x263/8x413/8"

[MalcTheOracle]

It appears that the Home Depot site is currently unavailable from the UK.

Possibly due to the cookies requirements PECR in the U.K. and the E.U. - a guess though.

Is there a photo?

[Cylonmode]

Can you get one directly from Gladiator in the UK maybe?

3' Wide Mobile Workstation

[Knightmare]

For the X1C I got one these from Ikea. The wheels do not compromise the stability.

And whats even better, you can put these office containers in it (which Ikea doesn’t sell anymore).

[NeverDie]

@JGrimm

What is AdvantanTech?

It’s a higher grade OSB that uses water resistant glue that doesn’t contain formaldehyde:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/AdvanTech-Flooring-23-32-CAT-PS2-10-Tongue-and-Groove-OSB-Subfloor-Application-as-4-x-8/50126556

So, basically, it’s flat and stays flat. More dimensionally stable than plywood.

It also comes in a thicker version, which makes for a very solid subfloor, or workbench top, or whatever:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/AdvanTech-Flooring-1-1-8-CAT-PS2-10-Tongue-and-Groove-OSB-Subfloor-Application-as-4-x-8/1000567283

[NeverDie]

@Cylonmode

Gladiator 3 foot Work Bench from Home Depot

Wow, $449.99. Can that be right?

[StreetSports]

Just to throw it out there, wood dampens vibrations better than metal. Also, if you get one thats close to the footprint of the printer, it will be less stable than a slightly larger one. Just thoughts

If you get one with a low shelf, you can add low weight via a concrete paver

[NeverDie]

@StreetSports

wood dampens vibrations better than metal.

In the case of the gladiator, what if you fill those metal tubes with dry sand? Would it dampened better than wood then? I only ask because This Old Tony did it with his CNC, but in his case, wood wasn’t really an option.

But you raise a good point. It might be a good reason not to choose the el cheapo Harbor Freight tool stand.

[StreetSports]

Sand filling will work wonders and be somewhat easy. Great idea.

[sallar]

I built one myself.
Top is pine, cut, sanded and oiled,
Legs are heavy duty rectangular legs bolted to the top.
2x12KG Concrete slabs + 12Kg kettlebell holding the legs in place.

[MalcTheOracle]

People with skills annoy me.