ringa
Well-Known Member
I just love the MR Falcon I got on ebay. However, since I got it second-hand at a greatly reduced price, it did not come with the mirrored stand normally sold with new MR Falcons. So, I thought about how I would display mine.
A few things came to mind, such as using a drum stand, which, being a drummer, is how I usually mount my scratch-builds. But, the enormous weight of the MR Falcon made me wary about this option.
Then, I thought about the mirrored base that comes with new Falcons, and how much I didn't like it. I didn't care for the mirror, the width and length of the base, I felt, were too much, nor did I like how low the Falcon sits on it. So, I thought I could use the lack of a base as an opportunity to make one the way I want it (See attached photo).
The museum pedestal I had for years. It is 2' high, and 1.5' square. I went to Home Depot and found (in the fence aisle) a 1.5" diameter hard wood pole with a heavy 10" square iron base permanently attached. I drilled a 1.5" hole in the top of the pedestal and fed the pole (now painted flat black) through. The iron base sits on the floor inside the pedestal, while the heavy pedestal keeps the pole steady. The pole stands 14" above the top of the pedestal, which, when the Falcon is placed on it (2" deep), makes the bottom of the Falcon exactly 36" off the ground. I added a square wooden "bezel" where the pole comes through the pedestal for looks and extra support.
I am really happy with how it turned out! The best part about this set-up is that I can put it anywhere--no table required! When I get around to fixing the lighting connections (a reason why it was sold on ebay), I will rig the wooden pole to hold the cable. Until then, this will do. What do you all think?
A few things came to mind, such as using a drum stand, which, being a drummer, is how I usually mount my scratch-builds. But, the enormous weight of the MR Falcon made me wary about this option.
Then, I thought about the mirrored base that comes with new Falcons, and how much I didn't like it. I didn't care for the mirror, the width and length of the base, I felt, were too much, nor did I like how low the Falcon sits on it. So, I thought I could use the lack of a base as an opportunity to make one the way I want it (See attached photo).
The museum pedestal I had for years. It is 2' high, and 1.5' square. I went to Home Depot and found (in the fence aisle) a 1.5" diameter hard wood pole with a heavy 10" square iron base permanently attached. I drilled a 1.5" hole in the top of the pedestal and fed the pole (now painted flat black) through. The iron base sits on the floor inside the pedestal, while the heavy pedestal keeps the pole steady. The pole stands 14" above the top of the pedestal, which, when the Falcon is placed on it (2" deep), makes the bottom of the Falcon exactly 36" off the ground. I added a square wooden "bezel" where the pole comes through the pedestal for looks and extra support.
I am really happy with how it turned out! The best part about this set-up is that I can put it anywhere--no table required! When I get around to fixing the lighting connections (a reason why it was sold on ebay), I will rig the wooden pole to hold the cable. Until then, this will do. What do you all think?
