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Post by onewheeldrive on Dec 28, 2013 0:15:30 GMT -5
I have an ashtray that I want to put on the front porch. It's about 3 feet tall. The problem is, it's pretty light and on the cheaper side. I need to add extra weight at the bottom or else it's going to get knocked over. I'll try and look for my camera and post a pic. Until then, the bottom is basically hollow on the inside--- it's like an upside down average sized funnel at the bottom(the whole ashtray is shaped like an hourglass). I need to figure out an easy way to add weight there. Any ideas guys/gals? Oh, the bottom is open-ended and not capped off.
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Post by ramblinman on Dec 28, 2013 5:30:54 GMT -5
without seeing it, i'd say you need to add a base. wood, styrofoam, sheet metal, plastic, whatever you have that may work then you can fill it will sand, rocks or water. that's my 2 cents.  edit: is it transparent? if not you could secure something heavy with tape or glue near the base on the inside. that would be quick and easy. post a pic, i'll give you many ideas.  |
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Post by JR on Dec 29, 2013 16:00:17 GMT -5
if it is not transparent.
Put a good amount of plaster of paris in it and then turn it right side up on a piece of plastic or cardboard to let it cure, the plaster should stick to it and add weight, you could even add some lead weights if you want it heavier.
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Post by alleyoop on Dec 29, 2013 16:08:21 GMT -5
Just buy a little bag of quick set cement and your done.
Alleyoop
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Post by oldchopperguy on Dec 30, 2013 1:11:21 GMT -5
I like the ideas from Doug and Alleyoop... If the plaster or cement isn't enough weight, stick a barbell weight into the bottom while the stuff's still wet...
Leo in Texas
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Post by spunn on Feb 3, 2014 10:51:35 GMT -5
If it's the same we put at our parks from homedepot we just pour sand inside it and fill the bottom. Btw I'd recommend it so you don't melt the thing also
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
