Vanda stands. DIY design.

[Sak_ikim_lol]

GREAT IDEA!!!! Congratulations!!!

I think if the main support is curved, like a slender "C" you will not have problem with metal temperature touching the plant and the plant is just hanging from the top of the "C".

I remember a design that I see at Anco Pure Vanda website that shows what I´m talking about.

And again congratulations, I like how firm looks.

My

Mario

[bil]

Originally Posted by Sak_ikim_lol

GREAT IDEA!!!! Congratulations!!!

I think if the main support is curved, like a slender "C" you will not have problem with metal temperature touching the plant and the plant is just hanging from the top of the "C".

I remember a design that I see at Anco Pure Vanda website that shows what I´m talking about.

And again congratulations, I like how firm looks.

My

Mario

However you curve it, thee is always a problem with roots touching the metal. Plus, this design is using angle iron for rigidity, and if you use curved bar, it would have to be quite heavy to achieve the same strength. It's 1.2 metres high to give the roots plenty of 'hang' space, and that length gives a lot of flex on a flat bar. I COULD curve angle, it means a lot of cut and shut, but it can be done, and might look quite snazzy. I'll think about that for the mark II.

Thanks for the compliments.

[Sak_ikim_lol]

Originally Posted by bil

However you curve it, thee is always a problem with roots touching the metal. Plus, this design is using angle iron for rigidity, and if you use curved bar, it would have to be quite heavy to achieve the same strength. It's 1.2 metres high to give the roots plenty of 'hang' space, and that length gives a lot of flex on a flat bar. I COULD curve angle, it means a lot of cut and shut, but it can be done, and might look quite snazzy. I'll think about that for the mark II.

Thanks for the compliments.

You are right. By the way when you started this thread I remembered this idea. Here I attach the pic but it seems to me that some vandas need more stability but I think is a good idea.

And again congratulations.

Mario

[bil]

Originally Posted by Sak_ikim_lol

You are right. By the way when you started this thread I remembered this idea. Here I attach the pic but it seems to me that some vandas need more stability but I think is a good idea.

And again congratulations.

Mario

Thank you. You are right, that's a nice stand, and a nice bloom too.