Home made screen coating stand?

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Ochtees
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Home made screen coating stand?

Post by Ochtees »

Man I tell ya what. I've been coating and coating and coating and I just cannot get a SMOOOOOOTH coat. I think its b/c I hold the screen w/one hand, have the screen edge on the floor, then coat up. Then my hands start to sway and I get un even coverage.

So to the topic question, does anyone have a home made contraption to hold the screen in place on an angle to coat it!?
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Re: Home made screen coating stand?

Post by ApeShirt »

I have coated with one hand before with no problem. But, I prefer to use both hands. I set the screen on my workbench and rest the top edge against the shelf behind it. You could just prop it up against a wall and place a piece of wood at the base, between screen and wall, to prevent it from slipping back against the wall as you coat. Having the wood in place is important.
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Ochtees
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Re: Home made screen coating stand?

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Ill give it a shot.
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Re: Home made screen coating stand?

Post by ApeShirt »

Keep us informed please. The thing is that it's often not necessary to buy overpriced products. Coming up with your own way is, many times, much cheaper and just effective.
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