weighted table top sign bases?

[letterman7]

Been searching the net for items like this. My situation is an annual golf tournament that has many sponsors. Each sponsor gets a tabletop sign, either 16" square or 28" x 24". In the past I've simply applied an easel back - large - and hoped for the best. Of course, the tables are located out of doors and last year was windy, with predictable results. I told my client that there is no controlling wind, and there is likely no way to keep the signs in place when it is, other than copious amounts of tape to the easel back.

Most of the weights I've come up with are for the small place card type holders which I don't think will work here. Anyone have any suggestions for something similar?

Rick

 

[mpn]

Maybe spider feet? Possibly get the bigger size and use flat bar stock as a spacer/weight?

 

[GaSouthpaw]

Try adding at least one more vertical piece (two easel stands on the back instead of one)? I used that method on a 36" x 48" once (four uprights across) and it worked.
That said, I also made my own uprights from scrap coroplast, and could adjust the foot to better handle the load.
Just a thought, though. I know how "thrifty" the golf tournament folks can be ("we'll put your name on the program if you'l give us $2000 for free with an idiotically quick turnaround").

 

[letterman7]

Hmm.. might work. Find some square washers to make up the space and add yet a little more weight...

Looking at a quick search for spider feet retailers, one has a steel M shaped base that is adjustable. That might be the ticket!

 

[mpn]

Hmm.. might work. Find some square washers to make up the space and add yet a little more weight...

Just put a piece of flat stock across the bottom to tie both feet together and it will add weight. Worked for one we used at the entrance to a bar.

 

[letterman7]

Try adding at least one more vertical piece (two easel stands on the back instead of one)? I used that method on a 36" x 48" once (four uprights across) and it worked.
That said, I also made my own uprights from scrap coroplast, and could adjust the foot to better handle the load.
Just a thought, though. I know how "thrifty" the golf tournament folks can be ("we'll put your name on the program if you'l give us $2000 for free with an idiotically quick turnaround").

No, all ideas are good ideas! I appreciate the input. The easel backs I used were "double" so wider and heavier than normal. I think what they were experiencing was the sign actually tumbling forward away from the stand. Fortunately, this particular tournament is one of my better clients... they'll spend the money where it's needed.

 

[Billct2]

We use coro and score and fold so they create their own stand with a velcro tab or two to hold them together.
the space created by the folded back gives a good spot to put a weight or they can tape them down.

 

[TammieH]

make something cute in clay pots, golf the, themed....I know expensive but

 

[oksigns]

Been searching the net for items like this. My situation is an annual golf tournament that has many sponsors. Each sponsor gets a tabletop sign, either 16" square or 28" x 24". In the past I've simply applied an easel back - large - and hoped for the best. Of course, the tables are located out of doors and last year was windy, with predictable results. I told my client that there is no controlling wind, and there is likely no way to keep the signs in place when it is, other than copious amounts of tape to the easel back.

Most of the weights I've come up with are for the small place card type holders which I don't think will work here. Anyone have any suggestions for something similar?

Rick

Oh use some non-hardening modeling clay! I did this in my college days. If you don't want to worry about a mess, just place a clump in a ziplock back and mold it around a leg. Make sure it is the soft kind.