Allen
04-04-2005, 11:33 AM
We print a few architectural drawings at our office.* The paper that used to be blue print paper but it's all white now and comes with a heavy paper core tube that has a 2" inside diameter.* This tube is strong enough for me to stand on it and that's saying something as I'm over 250 #.* The one's we have are either 36" or 30" long.
I permanently close off one end with a piece of* 1/2" plywood which I cut with an inexpensive hole saw.
I use two pieces of plywood on the other end.* One is 1/2" thick and fits down in the tube.* Laminated to this is a piece of 1/4" plywood that's a little larger than the tub.* A knob is screwed to this end.* * For normal use a tight fit will keep this end closed, but if I will be traveling, I use duct tape to seal it.* *The duct tape tears up the finish of the paper tube, but they are easy for me to replace.
I use them with the natural brown color, but they could be dressed up with a little paint or vinyl wall covering.
Hope this helps someone,
Allen
I permanently close off one end with a piece of* 1/2" plywood which I cut with an inexpensive hole saw.
I use two pieces of plywood on the other end.* One is 1/2" thick and fits down in the tube.* Laminated to this is a piece of 1/4" plywood that's a little larger than the tub.* A knob is screwed to this end.* * For normal use a tight fit will keep this end closed, but if I will be traveling, I use duct tape to seal it.* *The duct tape tears up the finish of the paper tube, but they are easy for me to replace.
I use them with the natural brown color, but they could be dressed up with a little paint or vinyl wall covering.
Hope this helps someone,
Allen