In Cab Laptop Stand

Uzaree · 03-13-2009, 01:38 PM

A few months ago I build the base for my laptop stand that I wanted in cab. I mainly did it so I could run quickbooks on my laptop and if I got an order while I was driving I could pull over and put the order in because I was having a hard time keeping up with it. So here is a picture of the base that I drew up then cut.

Next I started on the main shaft that was going to be holding everything else. I turned down some 1.5" tubing so it would fit perfectly inside of some 1.75" DOM that I was using as a base. Then I cut 4 2.25" x 1.75" DOM for the sleeves, 5 .75" x .75" round cold rolled solid stock and another 1.5" tube so I could adjust the hieght of the stand. Once I turned all the tubing down and beveled the edge, I started cutting my solid stock then putting it in the notcher then cutting it to length each time because in the small parts I could have notched it. I then turned down the solid stock and then put a hole in the middle. Then I tapped the hole.

Once they were tapped I TIG welded them to the short pieces of 1.75" DOM as you can see from the picture above.

Next I drew up two plates out of 18 gauge cold sheet. My thought was I would make another stand for my mouse if I had the room but I don't think I do.

Then from here I dimple died both plates and then put them in the sheet metal break and bend the edges up. This increased the strength 10 fold. I cut two of the small pieces because I was going to show how strong it is but ran out of time. I'll post those tomorrow.

Now, I welded the other piece of 1.5" DOM to the large. It was 1:30 AM last night when I was finishing this up. Then it hit me, I welded the tube on backwards... The tube should be on the same side as the dimples, as you can see it isn't.

So after some colorful words I cut it off then used the shot bag to see I could salvage the piece. Its funny how god works sometimes as it came our better anyway! So now to put it all together and this is how it came out.

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***slagburn*** · 03-13-2009, 02:48 PM

Wow, nice fab work.

Looks like you have some nice machines on hand as well.

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'strokeThis_'07 · 03-13-2009, 02:54 PM

Definately nice. Good work.

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Uzaree · 03-13-2009, 03:49 PM

Thanks guys. I cad drew all my brackets so if I decided to do another for my friends I could.

I will say that the tools sure help a bunch. The things I make wouldn't look near as nice hehe. So far I've taken it on a 1200 mile trip and haven't had issues with it vibrating bad so I am pleased. I was going to add a stand for a remote mouse but space is tighter than I thought.

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03-13-2009, 01:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Uzaree Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, MS. Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Uzaree's Truck Pics	In Cab Laptop Stand A few months ago I build the base for my laptop stand that I wanted in cab. I mainly did it so I could run quickbooks on my laptop and if I got an order while I was driving I could pull over and put the order in because I was having a hard time keeping up with it. So here is a picture of the base that I drew up then cut. Next I started on the main shaft that was going to be holding everything else. I turned down some 1.5" tubing so it would fit perfectly inside of some 1.75" DOM that I was using as a base. Then I cut 4 2.25" x 1.75" DOM for the sleeves, 5 .75" x .75" round cold rolled solid stock and another 1.5" tube so I could adjust the hieght of the stand. Once I turned all the tubing down and beveled the edge, I started cutting my solid stock then putting it in the notcher then cutting it to length each time because in the small parts I could have notched it. I then turned down the solid stock and then put a hole in the middle. Then I tapped the hole. Once they were tapped I TIG welded them to the short pieces of 1.75" DOM as you can see from the picture above. Next I drew up two plates out of 18 gauge cold sheet. My thought was I would make another stand for my mouse if I had the room but I don't think I do. Then from here I dimple died both plates and then put them in the sheet metal break and bend the edges up. This increased the strength 10 fold. I cut two of the small pieces because I was going to show how strong it is but ran out of time. I'll post those tomorrow. Now, I welded the other piece of 1.5" DOM to the large. It was 1:30 AM last night when I was finishing this up. Then it hit me, I welded the tube on backwards... The tube should be on the same side as the dimples, as you can see it isn't. So after some colorful words I cut it off then used the shot bag to see I could salvage the piece. Its funny how god works sometimes as it came our better anyway! So now to put it all together and this is how it came out. __________________ 07 5.9 Cummins 3500 RAM

03-13-2009, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
'strokeThis_'07 Diesel Head Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Green River, WY Posts: 2,223 Thanks: 10 Thanked 40 Times in 36 Posts 'strokeThis_'07's Truck Pics	Definately nice. Good work. __________________ '07 3500 SRW QC/LB-Billet HTS piece-o-crap-7" mitres-AFE Stg. 2-Smarty TNT '03 2500 QC/LB HO 305/555 6speed

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03-13-2009, 02:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
*slagburn* Diesel Poser Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles / OC Posts: 2,629 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts slagburn's Truck Pics	Wow, nice fab work. Looks like you have some nice machines on hand as well. __________________ 07.5, 6.7, Auto, QC, 4x4, Lots of gauges - ISSPRO (Pyro, Boost, Trans Temp) PriCol Optix (Fuel Pressure Lift/Rail) AutoMeter (Oil Pressure) - Dynatrac Free-Spin Hub Conversion Kit - RETRAX bed cover - homebrew stealth shaved bluetec badge - plugged up EGR - Baldwin BF1212 water separator and CAT 1R0750 fuel filter - MSD Dashhawk - Baldwin B164 Bypass Filter - BD SBS - TS MP8 When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace - Luke 11:21

03-13-2009, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Uzaree Newbie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, MS. Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Uzaree's Truck Pics	Thanks guys. I cad drew all my brackets so if I decided to do another for my friends I could. I will say that the tools sure help a bunch. The things I make wouldn't look near as nice hehe. So far I've taken it on a 1200 mile trip and haven't had issues with it vibrating bad so I am pleased. I was going to add a stand for a remote mouse but space is tighter than I thought. __________________ 07 5.9 Cummins 3500 RAM