Cabinet Tilt Back Hardware

[Downunderwonder]

Thanks for the suggestions.
The hamilton would be too short for a 2x12 vertical cabinet.

I was trying to stay away from carrying yet another thing in my backpack but the wedge may be the only solution although not one that may work for all applications.

I'm thinking that for it to be a universal tool with some safety margin, it would have to hold up to a 150lb cabinet and head.
There would be less force on the angled front but On Stage Stands doesn't publish any max weight specifications.

I'll send them as email; but the ones that bolted to the bottom front of the cabinet are still my first choice!

Edit: I could just fab one in my shop but there are at least a half dozen projects that need to be finished first. I guess that there wasn't that much demand for this product.

The Hamilton should be ok mounted at the 112 mark. Do the maths.

 

[Downunderwonder]

I made my own cardboard wedge widget that collapsed down to stow in the port of my 210. Cost nothing, effectiveness 100%. In the interest of preferring my amp on top of the cab I abandoned it in favour of a box riser.

 

[Jim C]

Just curious, do you slide your cab around a lot?
Once my rig is set, it doesn't get moved around on stage.
Seems to me that the fold-flat amp wedge is a good, inexpensive intermediate solution until you find or make one to your specs.

I rarely move it once set up too.
Just trying to prevent accidents as if the cabinet were to be moved forward, the unlocking handle would collapse.

The BG cabinet in post 11 illustrates exactly what I am looking for

Thanks, will take a look at Bag End.

2x12 NeoX with rear tilt back wheels so no removing caster option
Looks like a 2x4 or the swimming noodles kids use are the easy way out
Or, keep using the step stool I'm using now

 

[beans-on-toast]

For tiltback, I’ve used pneumatic spheres and pneumatic seals on the floor to hold the spheres in place.


Pneumatic sphere:

Seal:

 

[beans-on-toast]

if you don’t mind modifying your cab with a hole, fliptops wells a B15 tiltback kit. A socket is installed on the back of the cab. It’s basically a shallow head nut with the center milled partially through. The length of aluminum rod determines the tiltback angle. I like to use a rubber cane foot on the floor end of the rod to protectthe floor. The rods are available at home depot, they are light and you can cut them to different lengths.


Tilt Back Leg System for Ampeg Portaflex Amps - Product Details

Separately:
Tilt Back Leg Socket - Product Details


Tilt Back Leg for Vintage Ampeg Portaflex Amps - Product Details


Installed:

 

[Stumbo]

How about Installing (on the bottom front of your cab) and adapting a pop out caster mount?
Peavey Pop-Out 2" Swivel Caster Set of 4 14367000900 | eBay

You could get a short length of pipe or rod to insert.

Pretty much flush mount and not much extra to carry.

 

[webspeare]

This is what I've been using and it works perfectly for me. I spotted it in the auto department of Walmart (sorry for the long URL):

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rhino-Ge...MIydygzJGO3wIVk47ICh3jGAt1EAQYGiABEgJovvD_BwE

 

[Stinsok]

I need something that would be safe with a 98lb 4x10.

 

[agedhorse]

I need something that would be safe with a 98lb 4x10.

Wood block?

 

[Jim C]

Tried some open and closed cell foam used in shipping (nice and light to carry) but I've found that it eventually compresses over time and I didn't want to buy a full sheet of anything stiffer to experiment.
My new solution is look for something at the gig (like a 1' to 2' tall spare flight case) or
(drum roll please) a 12" piece of 2x4 (which is only about 1 3/4" tall).
One of these days I'm going to fab a super custom 3 x 4 for a little bit steeper angle.

With tilt back wheels, any hardware that isn't completely recessed would have to be used in the extended position.

 

[Downunderwonder]

You haven't done the maths on the Hamilton stand at the 112 height yet!

 

[Jim C]

With a 20 lb head the CG seems high for a single point mount and stability?
Edit: Just watched the video; I thought the stand was screwed to the back of the cabinet. I see now that the weight of the cabinet presses against the stand and the rubber feet keeps it from sliding on the floor. My cab is covered with rat fur but will take another look at this option. Thanks

 

[Downunderwonder]

Which direction bothers you for instability?

The stability it has is based on the foot not scooting out from under or the upper rest riding up, while the COG of amp and cab sits just behind the cab feet. For my money I would poke some screws through the top rest to grab the rat fur, or screw it on.

The bottom foot can't scoot out if you tie it forward by way of a loop of cord.

 

[Jim C]

Which direction bothers you for instability?

The tilt back rear wheels would be an issue if the angle is severe.
They give the dimensions on the video so it would be pretty easy to make up a crude example and give it a try.
The best solution for this cab would be a fold up step stool but I haven't found any with a large enough platform or that can take the weight.

 

[Geri O]

Wood block?

I’ve been wondering this as I read the entire thread. I took an 8” 2x4 staub from my girlfriend’s shed, painted it black, and presto, I have a block with 2 angles I can use with a single SW115 cab when needed. And it goes in my Trace Elliot gig bag, to boot.

Works for me and too easy.

 

[agedhorse]

In the PA world, it was common to tour with precision painted audio blocks. We would often rip them at matching angles and sometimes route holes for feet, route handles and weight savings areas too.

 

[Redbrangus]

Audio logs! And sometimes, 'precision' audio logs...ones that have indeed been cut to perform a specific purpose. Black...always painted black.

 

[MrLenny1]

I use a $5.00 wheel chauck.
Has a notched surface for different angles.

 

[beans-on-toast]

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Like a door stop. Polyurethane. Buy a second one if 12” isn’t wide enough.

 

[mesaplayer83]

Wood block?

I have used the DI I carry as my "backup amp" in a similar arrangement - it worked just fine...