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Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:31 pm
by Razinkov
Hello :)

I admit that nothing can substitute original wooden stands for Revomaze puzzles, however, I hadn't ever got a chance to buy one.

My simple solution: GLIMMA tealight holders from IKEA :lol:

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Revomaze puzzles fit these holders perfectly:

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:)

P.S. If anyone knows where I can find original wooden stands please share this information with me. :?

Re: Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:31 pm
by maztec
Awesome Ikea hack.

Re: Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:32 pm
by bluesign2k
Ha! That's brilliant! How stable are they, do they wobble at all?

The wooden stands aren't made anymore for a number of reasons. For a while Chris had some spares but I believe they've all gone now too. There were supposed to be some new stands/case on the way for the Gold but for whatever reason it never happened. That's not to say that they won't be available in the future though.

Re: Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:34 pm
by Razinkov
bluesign2k wrote:How stable are they, do they wobble at all?
Yes, they are stable if the surface they are placed is stable. They are also stable when moved accurately and horizontally. :) They do wobble if you move the holder fast and then stop it.

In fact, the puzzle is balancing on its shaft bottom and there is a spacing between a holder edge and the sleeve - it's less than 1mm. I should note that puzzle is much more stable than the previous sentence makes you think - I hadn't even noticed the spacing until I started to examine stability and wobbling on your request. :)

Re: Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:41 pm
by a-maze-ing
I found this stand to support the whole series.
It's not an official series stand, but it sure looks like one...

Re: Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:45 pm
by maztec
a-maze-ing wrote:I found this stand to support the whole series.
It's not an official series stand, but it sure looks like one...
How stable are they, do they wobble at all? :lol:

Re: Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:47 pm
by allardwza
Ten outta ten, Louis! :D

Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:30 am
by a-maze-ing
Thanks, but actually it is 8 out of 9 ;)

I really expect the handmade to come with more of a stand than the gold did...

They don't wobble until you try to pick one up, that's a bit of a hassle... don't want to drop the one on the top right! The configuration in my signature is slightly more practical.

Re: Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:23 pm
by ReVoRabbit
Anyone who has seen the original stands knows they look good and fit well. i've been stating at a-maze-ing's signature and i keep thinking, we shouldn't be supporting 8 or 9 puzzles on 4 stands. it just isnt right.
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So i started thinking and i can up with an idea that i think will look fantastic! i'll need chris to sell me some of the gold Revomaze stickers to make this work, but otherwise, i think i'm going to put my idea into production.

The original stand is great, but is slightly smaller than a Revomaze. my idea is to keep the design, but widen it so that it is the same size as if not slightly larger than a Revo. the vertical arms would be clear and the base itself would be made from carbon fiber. I feel that this will give the puzzle the impression its floating over the aerospace grade Carbon fiber. I was planning on keeping the bezel on the stand, but increase its size so that the sticker can fit onto it. this would make the badge easily readable from both the front and from above.

Why am i sharing? Well, the minimum order of carbon fiber fabric should yield about 60 stands. And as much as I love Revomaze, I do not intend to own 60 Series 1 Revo's, and I assume series 2 will require a different stand.

With this project in mind, and knowing that Chris did state that he intended to supply his new wooden stand design. how many of you would be interested in purchasing a design like mine if i could keep the cost under $10 (not including shipping)?

Assuming there is a good amount of interest, i'd also consider creating a special version made to hold the LE coins in their cases.

Re: Easy-to-find "unofficial" "stands" for Revomaze :)

Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 10:47 pm
by Stigy
Hmm. Carbon fibre does sound delicious ...