Affordable Stands for Heads -Idea

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Thu May 20, 2021 11:39 am

So I had this Idea pop into my head the other day, having been in the construction field,

Since EVERY doll accessory from wigs to powder, to stands, seems to cost so damn much,

Geez, I just paid $30 for a 10 oz bottle of powder,

Why not DIY it???

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https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/p ... 320852.htm

And

https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/p ... c-8568.htm

Then a few drywall screws into a block of wood, or any other creative ideas...Bam! Any Thoughts??

gogodolls · Post by **gogodolls** » Thu May 20, 2021 12:31 pm

Great minds think alike! Leatherman had the same kind of idea!

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Cheers!

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Thu May 20, 2021 12:40 pm

AWESOME

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Fri May 28, 2021 1:22 am

PVC pipe nipple was .49 cents, flange $3.49 each.

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silicon · Post by **silicon** » Fri May 28, 2021 1:28 am

Will they fit the 16mm head thread then..

gogodolls · Post by **gogodolls** » Fri May 28, 2021 6:21 am

I really like the color of the base.

You just convinced me, I would have to do about ten like that, it's my project for this weekend!

Good job Wolverine!

Cheers!

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Fri May 28, 2021 9:37 am

silicon wrote:Will they fit the 16mm head thread then..

This is meant for heads with the quick release pin screwed into the head. The threading in the screw on socket in the heads is very likely NOT going to fit, as they have chosen an odd size, and this may not have an equivalent in plumbing pipes.

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This is the size of the screw on head pin, I had to find the nut for one, so I could repair the cross threading on a neck pin for my WM 170H

I chose a 4 inch PVC nipple because some metals over time have a reaction to a dissimilar metal ie: head pin aluminum(?), to galvanized nipple pipe.

I bought FOUR setups for under $20 at Menards. The Flange base is black pipe, or gas pipe flange. Silver ones are galvanized.

https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/p ... 12&ipos=74

https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/w ... 467&ipos=4

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Fri May 28, 2021 9:43 am

silicon wrote:Will they fit the 16mm head thread then..

I JUST remembered, you can just get a bigger setup to fit the screw on head pins. Take your pin to Menards, and see what size, ie: 3/4 or 1" the pin will fit into.
Getting the plastic pipe also means it can't damage your threads on the head pin in any way

If you are unsure, on my next visit there, I will check and see.

Wolverine · Post by **Wolverine** » Sun May 30, 2021 7:45 pm

So if you want stands for the screw on head “pin” then move up to 3/4 pipe, and flange

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As you can see it JUST doesn’t fit into the half inch.

https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/w ... 990&ipos=2

https://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/w ... 990&ipos=2

I prefer the 4 inch PVC pipe, because it's a lower center of gravity, I don't have to screw them down, the heads are well balance on them, I do like "Leatherman's" tall stands, they are beautiful, I just don't prefer them that tall.