Since you have extrusions already across your roller... mount a shorter stand and put your masking directly on the roller. It wastes less, as it unwinds itself right around the roll. Many of the "open top" designed laminator labels offer a roll holder for just that very reason. Mounting graphics or laying down masking. Also, you can add little double action pneumatic pistons to make the roller go up and down fairly easy, with just a few odds and ends, and an quiet compressor stored under the table.
Hola buenos días, me gustaría poder fabricar una para mí trabajo, pero no sé dónde poder comprar el rodillo, podrías por favor darme algunos datos para la fabricación. Muchas gracias, un saludo.
David, On your weeding table, how did you attach the 80/20 to each end of the laminator? I don't see hardware, did you thread the small holes in the side of the 80/20 or run all thread all the way through. Great table, building one but making the whole table a light table as well, using expanded metal for the magnetic aspect and still allow light to come thru. Please respond, Fred
Hi Dave. Love the table. I built one almost identical to yours! I’m wondering if you sell the transfer paper roll holders? Or do you know where I can find something similar?
Hi Dave. Do you have any video or instructions on the modification of the laminator itself? I just purchased a 51” cold laminator and looking to do a similar setup what you have.
Hey Dave, I know this is an old video now, just looking for a quick response. If you are cutting/working on that Lexan, wouldn’t creases show up over time and interfere with premask and lam application, causing bubbles or ripples? By chance I have an almost identical table top so would entertain doing this. Thanks in advance Dave!
Great video. Do you recall how long the linear rails are? The longest I see on Vevor os 2200mm which is about 86.5 inches. Do you need to cover at least 8 ft?
Hi David, great info! Thanks so much. Questions? How thick is the metal sheet on your table? What brand/kind of mat are you using on the top of the table? Once again, thanks for this awesome video.
What size are the linear rails? Are they 16mm or 20mm. Also bloody awesome table. Keen to make one myself as I believe the commercial ones are bloody over the top expensive
How did you cut the laminator in half? And the construction of the holder for it? I would assume you had to do some welding. That seems like the most challenging part of this project. I’ve been doing all of my vinyl application by hand and I really want to step up to a table with a roller on it, but I can’t afford a CWT table at 14 grand.
Don’t spend the money to build a table. All you need is a double roller laminator from Amazon. They cost about $400. You can get it at 54 inches. Set up a small bench or table at the end of your work table and set it up to where the laminator is level with the table. That’s all you need. I actually use that more than the roller connected to the table.
Hey there Dave the Sign Guy... Tony the Sign & Apparel Guy here ... I love your table and it will be built in our new shop real soon. Question for you ... how is it for laying vinyl onto coro or vinyl onto other substrates? We have a 60" laminator but I find it a real pain and space is always an issue. Look forward to your response. cheers and stay well
Hello Dave, I am interested in your table. Do you have the schematics or a build plan with size and specs including how to actually customize the roller? I want to do this exact thing for my shop. Is there a better way to contact you or get this info? Thanks in advance, Tim.
I need a 60 wide table because most of what I do is 5X10 signs. Would this work for that? I'm having a tough time finding a laminator like yours that's wide enough!
Sorry but no. I made those about 3 years ago and could not find the file. The end caps are from rolls of vinyl that come with the vinyl when I order them.
@@davethesignguy4414 where did you find a solid sheet that size? I’m only finding up to 96”. Also, is the steel sheet a single sheet also? Basic sheet metal? Did you use adhesive to attach both?
@@davethesignguy4414 I know you said you don’t have the print file for the tape holder anymore, but I was wondering if you’d be willing to trace one (or both) out for me so I could get the measurements and accurately design it for a print? I’d be willing to pay.
@@davethesignguy4414 yea thats what I was talking about the up and down. Couple motors and limit switches and thats a 15 thousand dollar table. After looking around at the crazy prices I may try and copy your design.
80/20 is a "brand name" of aluminum extrusion, like T-Slot is a brand name. It's based on the 80/20 principle of work/effort vs. output results. Has nothing to do with the metric size you might be seeing there on the screen. It's probably in fractional inches anyway.
@@cpayne1723 Just grab any Chinese import "mounter". I did almost the exact same thing, but my rolls are 175mm in diameter, and I've now got a back-up roll. My friend found a broken laminator for free, he took out the rolls, and some bearings and bits.
The extra belly is a 100% OSHA endorsed safety feature. It prevents the operator from getting too closely to anything sharp or rotating. I can't begin to tell you how many times it's saved me.
Interesting... however, 48" wide table won't work for us... minimum of 60". Also, your rolling applicator... you need to evenly adjust both sides when making adjustments. A little tricky when you have to walk around the table. Works for you? All that matters ;)
Beautiful and thanks for sharing. That is a dream work space for doing vinyl work. Nice job! :)
Wow! Very impressive, well thought out and executed!
Really great work here! Very professional build!
Great table Dave...well thought out and well executed
Thank You
You are a freaking wizard.. Thank you for this!!!
Can you post what rails you used and where you purchased them? Thanks.
You should leave links in the description box of the items you recommend, it helps everyone know where to find them. Thanks!
love the idea of putting metal under the lexan for magnets!
Your set up is amazing!!!! Your my hero old man
OLD! LOL...Um...I guess a little old!
man...u are the MAN!! excellent brain of yours!
Nice looking and very practical.
Since you have extrusions already across your roller... mount a shorter stand and put your masking directly on the roller. It wastes less, as it unwinds itself right around the roll. Many of the "open top" designed laminator labels offer a roll holder for just that very reason. Mounting graphics or laying down masking.
Also, you can add little double action pneumatic pistons to make the roller go up and down fairly easy, with just a few odds and ends, and an quiet compressor stored under the table.
Do u have a pic of attached masking roll thanks
Hola buenos días, me gustaría poder fabricar una para mí trabajo, pero no sé dónde poder comprar el rodillo, podrías por favor darme algunos datos para la fabricación. Muchas gracias, un saludo.
That is marvelous. I guess I've got a project ahead of me 😂 Awesome, thanks 👍
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
awsome set up!!! i need that roller set up in my shop. Maybe i can talk the boss into it
Wow that table is awesome Dave! I would love to come check it out sometime ! I’m not to far from you.
Hi Dave! great table appreciate you sharing the knowledge. Can the roller go up to mount 1/2" or 1" thick material?
Brilliant, thanks for sharing
amazing idea 👍
David, On your weeding table, how did you attach the 80/20 to each end of the laminator? I don't see hardware, did you thread the small holes in the side of the 80/20 or run all thread all the way through. Great table, building one but making the whole table a light table as well, using expanded metal for the magnetic aspect and still allow light to come thru. Please respond, Fred
Thats really nice idea
Wow great job
Hi Dave. Love the table. I built one almost identical to yours! I’m wondering if you sell the transfer paper roll holders? Or do you know where I can find something similar?
Outstanding!
I forgot to ask, can you apply vinyl to signs? How thick of substrate could you apply vinyl on to? Thanks
Hi Dave. Do you have any video or instructions on the modification of the laminator itself? I just purchased a 51” cold laminator and looking to do a similar setup what you have.
Thx for this video . Can I get the link to the linear rails and bearings as well as the 8020 aluminum
This seems to be similar to a torsion box. Did you have any issues in keeping the table flat and with no wind?
What an amazing table can I buy the stl file off you for the masking roll holder at all please ?
Can you apply vinyl with that roller on 1/2 inch MDO?
Hello Dave ,
What kind of material is that on your table , acrylic ? And do you also cut on it ?
Turan
Hey Dave, I know this is an old video now, just looking for a quick response.
If you are cutting/working on that Lexan, wouldn’t creases show up over time and interfere with premask and lam application, causing bubbles or ripples?
By chance I have an almost identical table top so would entertain doing this.
Thanks in advance Dave!
Great video. Do you recall how long the linear rails are? The longest I see on Vevor os 2200mm which is about 86.5 inches. Do you need to cover at least 8 ft?
What is the White Glossy surface you have on top of the table?
Very cool!
WHere did you get the thin metal sheets? That was a genius idea!! Great job Dave... 😃
Hi David, great info! Thanks so much. Questions?
How thick is the metal sheet on your table? What brand/kind of mat are you using on the top of the table?
Once again, thanks for this awesome video.
Very thin...I think it is 1/16 or 1/32 thin. The top is Lexan and not a mat.
David Ashley thank you!
What size are the linear rails? Are they 16mm or 20mm. Also bloody awesome table. Keen to make one myself as I believe the commercial ones are bloody over the top expensive
16mm. Good luck
I just did my roller table, but looks like I don’t have pressure on the center line of the table. Can you please give me your opinion? Thank you
Very nice.
Where did you purchase the 48"x120" lexan?
Where did you purchase the rails? I’m trying g to make a table also.
Thank you
Can I buy the masking holders?
Where do you purchase the masking tape table guides?
How did you cut the laminator in half? And the construction of the holder for it? I would assume you had to do some welding. That seems like the most challenging part of this project. I’ve been doing all of my vinyl application by hand and I really want to step up to a table with a roller on it, but I can’t afford a CWT table at 14 grand.
Don’t spend the money to build a table. All you need is a double roller laminator from Amazon. They cost about $400. You can get it at 54 inches. Set up a small bench or table at the end of your work table and set it up to where the laminator is level with the table. That’s all you need. I actually use that more than the roller connected to the table.
@@davethesignguy4414 Hey, Dave. I can't find a 54 inch double roller. Any chance you can link it? Thanks so much
hi, can you post the STL file for your masking tape roll holder? Looks great!
I made those a couple years ago. I will look and see if I still have the file. If I do, I’ll post it on thing a verse.
Hey there Dave the Sign Guy... Tony the Sign & Apparel Guy here ... I love your table and it will be built in our new shop real soon. Question for you ... how is it for laying vinyl onto coro or vinyl onto other substrates? We have a 60" laminator but I find it a real pain and space is always an issue. Look forward to your response. cheers and stay well
It works awesome for all the above.
What size 80/20 was used 1x3in ?
Hi, Dave, Have you ever used your application table to lamintor printed vinyl thanks Luke
Is there a reason you use the non-clear masking. Is there a difference? Thank you
Clear is more expensive and can stretch when doing overlays.
I love it
You the best !!
Can you put a bike chain to both knobs? That way both knobs will go up or down at the same time
Thats a very good idea! Have you tried it?
Hello Dave,
I am interested in your table. Do you have the schematics or a build plan with size and specs including how to actually customize the roller? I want to do this exact thing for my shop. Is there a better way to contact you or get this info? Thanks in advance, Tim.
I need a 60 wide table because most of what I do is 5X10 signs. Would this work for that? I'm having a tough time finding a laminator like yours that's wide enough!
I'm having this same problem. I need one that's at least 54 inches but it seems like 51 is the largest I can find. Please lmk if you've had any luck!
love it
Did you ever find the file for the masking holder? Do you also have a template for the roller plastic piece you made?
Sorry but no. I made those about 3 years ago and could not find the file. The end caps are from rolls of vinyl that come with the vinyl when I order them.
@@davethesignguy4414 You have not by any reason eventually found the file for the masking holder?
awesome
I can’t find a 52” roller laminator, only a 51”. Will the 51” work with all the dimensions you stated?
Yep
Ok great and I’m guessing the lexan top is 3/16”. Can you cut directly on the lexan without scaring it?
@@joshgolden2674 no
Brilliant
Would you be interested in selling the lower roller? I'm interested in buying the extra roller.
hello, I would like to follow the construction of your table step by step, tell me what the guide rails are called and where to buy?
Ebay...
sorry Dave, e-bay only sells 86inches, how long are yours?
Thank you
Mine are joined together to make 10 feet. It's been a while but I did get them on ebay.
@@davethesignguy4414
Thanks Dave, your answer was very interesting.
Where can I get large mask like that? We make decals for military guys semi trucks. Thank you.
You need to get it from a sign supply company. Signwarehouse.com is a good one.
Thanks, Dave! I really appreciate it!
How much would this cost with the current prices?
I have no idea, LOL
Can you cut on the lexan?
Yes...
Nice Build! is that one piece Lexan sheet?
Yes...It is one piece
@@davethesignguy4414 where did you find a solid sheet that size? I’m only finding up to 96”. Also, is the steel sheet a single sheet also? Basic sheet metal? Did you use adhesive to attach both?
Hello Dave
Do you sell this type of table. Please let me know I am very much interested in buying one from you.
damn dave that table makes me feel like i shouldn't have spent 7k on a colex laminator being that im just starting out
genius
Pensei várias vezes de fazer uma assim mas acabei desistindo do. Projeto
you have an awesome shop
Thank You!
@@davethesignguy4414 I know you said you don’t have the print file for the tape holder anymore, but I was wondering if you’d be willing to trace one (or both) out for me so I could get the measurements and accurately design it for a print? I’d be willing to pay.
you just need a DIY Pneumatic Roll lift and its perfect
couple electric stepper motors on the roller would make that thing complete.
Possibly. I find it faster to move it by hand. But, I am trying to figure out a way to make the roller go up and down on its own.
@@davethesignguy4414 yea thats what I was talking about the up and down. Couple motors and limit switches and thats a 15 thousand dollar table. After looking around at the crazy prices I may try and copy your design.
@@cknorris3644 Love to see what you come up with!
@@cknorris3644 did you make it yet?
@@RonderickHenry Nope but I really need to!
Title Text Here...hahaha. Nice table though.
Not to be rude, looks like 40 x 20 ally not 80 x 20. Am I wrong. Great build.
80/20 is a "brand name" of aluminum extrusion, like T-Slot is a brand name. It's based on the 80/20 principle of work/effort vs. output results. Has nothing to do with the metric size you might be seeing there on the screen. It's probably in fractional inches anyway.
@@EcoMouseChannel Thank you. That makes sense. Have been trying too get hold of the laminater in the UK but they seem to be hard to get.
@@cpayne1723 Just grab any Chinese import "mounter". I did almost the exact same thing, but my rolls are 175mm in diameter, and I've now got a back-up roll. My friend found a broken laminator for free, he took out the rolls, and some bearings and bits.
No matter what you try to help people with, THEY'LL STILL BE NEGATIVE in their comments ...!! GEESH
if we notice, almost every sign guy is belly and fat.
including me
The extra belly is a 100% OSHA endorsed safety feature. It prevents the operator from getting too closely to anything sharp or rotating. I can't begin to tell you how many times it's saved me.
Interesting... however, 48" wide table won't work for us... minimum of 60".
Also, your rolling applicator... you need to evenly adjust both sides when making adjustments. A little tricky when you have to walk around the table.
Works for you? All that matters ;)
@D Just out of curiosity, can you give a link to some of the commercially made tables?
@@robertgood6828 - www.rollsroller.com/ and www.cwtworktoolsusa.com/category-cwt-work-tables.html are two options, there are more