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Rob Stalder

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  1. The G10 outside the future site of the new RastOrder Factory...
  2. Maybe this is a good time for me to share my van experience - mainly for Australians. I have had my LDV-G10 for almost a year now - almost 20,000 kilometres. It was a leap of faith at the time - Made by Shanghai Automotive and Industrial Corporation. This van is brought into Australia by the same people who originally brought in Hyundai. So I was looking for a van to replace my old Camry V6 petrol wagon. I paid AU$30,000 on road. Renault van was about AU$35000 & only available in manual. Merc Vito, Ford Transit & Volkswagon were well above AU$40000 & VW was seriously boring. A second hand Hiundai I-Load with 50000 k on the clock was abt AU$34000. The Toyota Hiace was AU$35000++ & who wants to drive around sitting on the motor, drivetrain & wheels with your legs dangling down in front of them. So I took the leap of faith. Its everything I hoped it would be & everything they say it is. 2 Litre turbo petrol, purrs like a kitten, no harsh noise on mine when I put the foot down, but I have done mostly long distance k's to run it in. Fuel consumption is better than the Camry (in over drive) and I have to say it can match it for power. Van with load of 750kg, towing trailer with 750kg, no problem, you wouldn't even know the trailer was there. There are comments about heat from the fire wall. I had that, but it went away about 5000k. I would suggest any Aussie soundo after a van - go look at it. Here is a road test link.http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/ldv-g10-first-drive-review-20150806-gisxy3.html?eid=cpc:nnn-15omn0938-optim-nnn:google_adwords-bau_paid_search_campaign-dom-textad-nnn-drive-nnn&campaign_code=15caf041&promote_channel=sem&utm_source=google_adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bau2015&gclid=CMeCgsT17ccCFdclvQodNiAI_g I did a little country road trip a while back in my cousins Peugeot 308 - 2 litre turbo diesel, auto. Now that's a car I would love to own... Rob
  3. I didn't realise you could pull the box out, fold the cart and move on - that's lateral application of the foldup...
  4. Nevo. I never get tired of seeing what people do with my carts. I can see the logic of your work, I'm impressed. (I love the monitor brackets) Thank you for sharing on this page in particular. Best wishes, Rob
  5. I have often been asked how to attach an antenna pole to the side of a Foldup cart. The short answer is by a clamp of some sorts. There is really no place for holders (like Toolflex). As yo will see from the pictures, One position works, at the rear/bottom 2 shelves. But its really too far down. The front position gets in the way of the folding mechanism. However if you don't want to fold it - it's another story.
  6. Aluminium rack drawers in bottom of Foldup - not me - Eric from Singapore - nicely done Eric. He attached rack rails to the front uprights and inserted the drawer units. I think he also supported them from the backl.
  7. Well the fat whoever hasn't sung yet, but we are open again. Its been a long road. Have stock of Foldups & Mb carts. Still working on VK & SU - been a bit of a hiccup translating specifications to the manufacturing company, no doubt you've all had this problem. Its just that I had hoped that by dealing with me I could make your path to cart ownership a little simpler. Best, Rob Stalder
  8. Hello Bronson, How is the Dad business - I just became a Pop recently for the first time... Wonders never cease. I wondered if you are living in Canberra or Sydney at the moment. Best, Rob
  9. Sean - thank you. Cloud... here's how it goes; Pic 3rd down shows the hook inside the side forward flap, hooked on the shelf side and coming out the bottom of the flap. The side of the cover is close to the cart. Pic 2nd down shows the cover with the handle flap open, at the rear - you can see how far out the cover is. That is so it can go over the boom boxes and clamps. Pic 1st shows (looking through the side rear flap) the handle, the quick fist, and below it the hook. All inside the cover. Pic last shows (looking through the clear cover) the hook at the rear on a shelf. The problem is the cover is too far away from the cart for the hook to go out of the cover - even if there was a flap there. The Extreme weather cover does not have this problem as the rear of the cover is close to the cart. Rob
  10. We have finished our Foldup cart, light weather cover. We have some in stock. Price is AU$360.00 + GST if applicable. Main difference from extreme weather cover; Its clear plastic, thicker rather than thinner. It goes on over the boom holders and they can extend through flaps at rear, each side. Other points to note; It has handle flap at rear. It has side flaps to get to the top shelf. RastOrder double hooks can extend from those flaps. It has rear flaps at each side to attach clamps to frame. It has 2 part top cover to access top & front of top shelf. It has separate cover in front of extended shelf. It has front lower zipped panel. Rob
  11. Its now June 2016 - my how time flies when you are having fun. An update - don't get too excited please. I'm doing my best. http://www.rastorder.com.au/index.htm you may have to refresh your browser
  12. I'm surprised at how many older people here have similar thoughts to me. - Oh well back to the work bench. "Being in the "Parade of Life" and not watching it from the curb" - I like this Crew.
  13. My observation on this is a bit removed, but I have in the past spent a lot of time up to my neck in it. My real thought is I am of 2 minds about this question and see good arguments for either side. This already exists in the following thread, along the lines Abe points out. http://jwsoundgroup.net/index.php?/topic/13188-us-sound-equipment-rates/&page=1 This could be expanded by anyone, at anytime, to include a business aspect, that Jim suggests. I suggest that anyone (assuming newcomer) who is after knowledge can read this first, then expand it by asking a NEW question, not just asking the same question over again (as I often see in this forum). Looking at my favourites filing list for this forum, I have folders in various catagories, that I can go straight to. Such as "JW carts" - "RastOrder on JW" - JW microphones - "JW power" - JW Lapel mic attachment". A possible suggestion I have for Jeff is to have sub folder links somewhere, maybe in the framework of the main board. And yes I have used that search engine with JWSound and I think its pathetic.( the search engine that is) Rob
  14. Bronson, too beautiful for words. I love the arms up & out, sign of determination. Congratulations to you and your wife.
  15. Thanks Jim, and Vas having twice been in that type of situation, I feel for you. It's so hard to not feel guilty when you leave...
  16. hello Simon, no secret manufacturing equipment here. Have attached the bigger picture, this shed is 18mtrs by 7mtrs. It may not be my forever workshop but it is in a very nice environment. The owner had the shed set up as a museum and there was a vintage car rotating on the turntable. Not sure if I can utilise it as successfully... Rob
  17. Its now March... I have found a place to work in. Its in the countryside between Goulburn, NSW & Canberra, ACT. As you can see from the picture I have started to move in, but it will be a few weeks before I can actually start working on carts. I will have some Mb carts finished. I have just picked up 10 VK carts and am expecting 10 Su carts in a few weeks. After the SU's will come 20 Foldups. VK, SU & Foldup carts will need to be finished off and powder coated. Best, Rob Stalder
  18. Well, maybe my pictures of the office may not be as interesting or have the emotional impact of many I see in this thread, but they mean a lot to me. The views from the 2 roller doors, either side of my new workshop - in the NSW countryside, just north of Canberra. This should keep me calm while I work.
  19. Matthias. I get one of these every other year, just got the latest one. "The department of Asian Domain Registration Service in China" is usually a legitimate seller of domain names. The aim is really to make you panic and buy the various domain names - (.cn/.com.cn/.net.cn/.org.cn) They also threaten to register keywords_ I don't think they can actually do that (LOL) Little bit of bullshit really. Best, Rob
  20. Hi Astro. You could, particularly if you could run it through the bushes that the quick release axles run through. You could also use threaded rod so you could put nuts on each end. But the thread might damage the inside of the bush, so it might be you would need spare bushes just for that axle. Again through the bushes you might use a bolt and nut each side, preferably one not completely threaded. You could email wheeleez and ask them. Quick release axles/bushes are sold by wheelchair places. Also to remember there are 2 standards - 12mm and 12.7mm (half inch). Best, Rob
  21. Matthias appears to be sowing his seeds everywhere. By the way here is the site for beach wheel manufacturer in USA. http://www.wheeleez.com/ also their link to European dealer. http://www.beachwheelseurope.com/en/wheels/polyurethane-beach-wheels Best, Rob
  22. Thanks Constantin. One of the main points of difference I have from the average DIY cart builders on this forum is; the average cart builder here builds an average of about 3 prototypes, (this excludes Jeff). I have built between 50 and 100 prototypes... So I still take my hat of to Simon & Stewart for their vertical solution, it really fits their overall cart construction design. With your type of cart you really need to re-enforce (considerably) the point(s) at which you attach your risers. Maybe by a metal frame on top of the bottom case and under the bottom of the top case. However may I make a suggestion for you to consider. The Lab jacks url has been added to my manufacturing file. And it got me thinking. 2 of those between your cases - in tandem - could work very well. I would use the mechanical ones first, to see if they worked. You would need to choose the right physical size & weight lifting capacity. I think if you approached the company they could supply you with a long threaded rod that you could cut to size, with a winding handle on one end. This you could thread into the jacks after you had set them up on the top surface of the bottom case. They might even be able to pre-set them up for you. This would give you the ability to wind them up/down in unison with one handle. I think a sheet of plastic honeycomb (much lighter than aluminium) one glued to the top of the bottom case and another glued underneath the top case would give you enough support. You could then bolt the lab jacks on, through the plastic sheet and the case exteriors. Use single component Urethane - e.g. Sikaflex auto. http://www.sika.com/en/solutions_products/solutions-for-projects/sikasmart-solution-transportation/sikasmart-truck-solutions.html.html Plastic sheet http://www.normanton.co.uk/honeycombs/images/Clear%20Coloured%201.JPG Plastic sheet http://yamaneyacht.en.alibaba.com/product/60283296543-221086162/PC_honeycomb_door.html The other thing is I question, (considering where you are) why you do not use Euromodule rack cases. I have had a bit to do with them and in my opinion they are among the best in the world. Because the are modular you can increase/decrease their size as your equipment setups change. This is no small thing. Because they are modular, their joining points are re-enforced. This along with their generally thicker wall construction gives you a more solid case to build on. Add to that they ship flat packed - awesome. http://www.euromodule.fi/ Bit long winded this reply, but I hope it helps. Best, Rob
  23. Constantin - you have done an exxcellent upgrade to Matthias's very nice Berlin cart, congratulations. This uppy/downy business is very interesting (not just to me) and I note you have referred to Simon & Stuarts 2 position cart, which is also very clever. I think they may have used a ball screw type assembly, which would probably be sturdier, quitter and faster than your linear drives. Here are a couple of links. http://www.boschrexroth.com/en/xc/products/product-groups/linear-motion-technology/screw-assemblies/index http://www.boschrexroth.com/en/xc/products/product-groups/linear-motion-technology/index However they are probably more expensive. Also in the event your top rack case is heavier than Simon & Stuarts setup, you may still need a minimum of 2 to keep it stable. Otherwise a strong aluminium frame that the case sits on might work, with a single ball screw assembly attached at the rear (as in Simon & Stewarts). Anyway nicely done, very imaginative solution. Best, Rob
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