Tinram's 3.0 Folding Cockpit, cheaper and simpler.

[tinram]

This is just to give DIYers ideas for their next project, results will vary.

Materials
- 1/2" plywood sheet ( used a bit less than 3/4 ).
- Wood Glue - http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
- Wood Screws
- Door Hinge - http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
- strap hinge - http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Tools
- Jigsaw and Drill
optional:
- Paint
- adjustable screw in legs
- insert nut - http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
- Flowerette Knob - http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
- Crown bolt, Socket Cap Screw - http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hard...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Tips
*I glued 2 2" plywood strips to make strut braces, ending up with a strong 1x2 inch piece.
*For the sides, i cut 2 12x14" inch pieces and screwed them together, drew where the struts would go and used the jig saw to cut the shape. Once done, i had 4 pieces that would go on each side.
* i used insert nuts and a bolt with a plastic handle to set the position of the upper arm and the table.



Based on this measurements:

Measurements:

 

[tinram]

Photos:

Comparing it with Version 2.0

 

[Timppaq]

Lovely 👍

Did you cut the wood parts yourself?

 

[tinram]

yep, with a jigsaw.

something like this ... http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgl/R-202049586/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[HenGTX]

Have you patented it? Good idea and very nice concept.

 

[Mars Attacks]

A super Wheel Stand 👍 well done!

 

[Cheshyrkat]

Very awesome. I had a similar idea for a folding rig like this. Never got around to starting it since now I have the space for a full size though I may reference your work to build one anyway. Anyway, very well done sir