Steel Grid Model Stand Work Sheet 

Print this section and use it as a work sheet to plan the size and options for your proposed Model Stand. When your custom plan is complete, go to component pricing. Also, compare your design and price with factory specified and priced package deals.

Two Very Important Considerations: 
1)  Model stands may be factory specified or custom built to buyer's parameters. 
2)  Regardless of size, we can ship the finished product via UPS in easy to assemble modules.

Decide on the three major dimensions (Height, Width, Length) of the completed framework. We will determine the MuleCube size and multiple.

L =

W =

H =

For Reference:
Weights (lbs) for typical steel grid framework sizes...
48"x48"x20" = 123 lbs.
60"x60"x20" = 133 lbs.
72"x72"x20" = 227 lbs.
80"x80"x20" = 240 lbs.

Light enough to
 tip up and 
store on end,
including top.

Minimum size: 48 x 48 x 15 inches—no maximum size but, very large sizes may prohibit wheels (casters); square, rectangular or irregular floor plans possible..

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Tops, or segments of tops, can be cut exactly the same size as the steel framework, or, they can be cut to overhang (cantilever) any or all edges of the steel framework.

Standard material for the top is 3/4" thick MDF (medium density fiberboard), unsealed (no surface treatment), with all outer edges rounded.

Other top materials available include:
 —1-1/8" MDF (extra thick)
 —3/4" White Melamine (like countertop)
 —1-3/4" Butcher Block (beautiful)
 —1/2"poly (white, plastic, slick and waterproof)

Or, if you have a preferred  material (Baltic Birch Plywood?), we can get it. Also, you may purchase the model stand without a top and make your own.

L =

W =

H =

Mat'l =

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Pricing, above item

Style-A—Tops may be segmented (cut) to cover each individual MuleCube (remember, the model stand is a steel grid framework made up of a unified group of MuleCubes); or, Style-B—tops may be cut to cover more than one cube. Also, if the model stand top size does not exceed 60" x 60" the top may be provided in Style-C—a single piece. Model stands larger than 60" x 60" necessarily will have segmented tops.

Styles A and B can be boxed and shipped via UPS compared to Style C which must be crated and shipped via motor freight.

High crating and shipping costs.

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Shelves rest on lugs attached to the bottom of each individual MuleCube. The number of shelves that can be ordered equals the number of cubes in the model stand (typically 9), unless casters are specified (see note below). Shelves make a great stowaway space for still-life props in art classrooms. Shelf material is 1/2" MDF, not surface treated.
 

(Enter number of shelves desired)
Shelves= 

Positions=

Shaded areas above indicate positions of  3 shelves, out of a potential  total of  9.

Shelf position numbers

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Model Stands may be ordered with or without
casters—available in two styles:
1) Full frame
2) Retractable

Full Frame Casters

Retractable Casters

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Safety and "guaranteed never to bend" qualities are imparted to these devices by being attached to the stand with slip/fit welded steel 'pin and socket' joints. One inch diameter pin(s) attached to the topside device pass through the board mating to socket(s) welded to the framework below.

Or, in the case of Second Tier Cube(s), long bolts pass through the board to be secured to the steel grid framework immediately below.

Monopod Stool

Model's Handrail

Second Tier Cube(s)

Simplified 15th Century Saddle
(after Ghirlandaio)

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