[Jmelwak]

what size table is good for the epson f2000? anyone have any issues with its weight?

 

[spiderx1]

I use a table made with 3/4 inch plywood measuring 36 X 48. This works well. Then another table next to it, such as a fold out for holding shirts ready to print etc. It weighs about 180 lbs. You could get 2 of the X style work tables from home depot and screw the plywood to the top of those. That would give it around a 700 lb load capacity. If you are concerned about movement during the print u could anchor that to the wall, however the machine is very smooth and really does not shake during printing.

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[Jmelwak]

Cool thanks. I will Check the Depot if not I guess try to make one.

 

[haischool]

I saw a few nice work benches from Uline. There are a few table tops to choose from too. maple wood. steel. stainless. etc.

 

[EricDeem]

The white folding tables that office depot and sams club type places sell work ok and many are good up to 300lbs. They will work fine but something a little beefier might be better depending on your work environment.

 

[Jmelwak]

Thanks for the info guys

 

[spiderx1]

If buying a work bench from Home Depot watch for a lip rising out of the back as this would cause an interference with the printer. Also remember the bed extends out the back.

 

[Jmelwak]

Yes the bed extension was what I was worrying about. It's that Ok to hang off the back of the table?

 

[spiderx1]

This is a link to the Epson Manuals, Epson SureColor F2000, Documents & Manuals - Technical Support - Epson America, Inc., the quick setup has the demensions. However it looks like you need a bigger table than you really do. There are no feet under the back extenstion of the bed so a hangover should be fine. There are however in the front of the bed and the main body. While you could do a 30" wide table I was not comfortable with that and ended up with a 48"x 36" table that works well. Using 2 "X" style work horse tables from Home Depot the Table ends up being stressed at over 700lbs.
Screw the plywood top to the X tables for stability. If still need more fix a 2x4 to bottom of plywood then screw to wall beams. The printer is very smooth and does not vibrate so that is not an issue. then dress it up with a cloth skirt and you look like a pro and not a wood shop. While I calculated that the good fold out tables would work I found them to be to unstable and really did not trust it with a 20K printer. Also the X tables are just the right height for working around the machine and loading unloading shirts. For me anyway, JMHO.

 

[EricDeem]

Here is a pic of the type of table I was referring to. Though I would probably recommend getting something bigger or more like a workbench to hold attacks of shirts and a pretreat machine or heat press etc. In a small kiosk environment the small table might suit better...it just depends.

 

[equipmentzone]

Here is a pic of the type of table I was referring to. Though I would probably recommend getting something bigger or more like a workbench to hold attacks of shirts and a pretreat machine or heat press etc. In a small kiosk environment the small table might suit better...it just depends.

We recommend staying away from any type of folding table. The Epson F2000 is a heavy machine and you are taking a chance with any table with folding legs.
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[EricDeem]

We recommend staying away from any type of folding table. The Epson F2000 is a heavy machine and you are taking a chance with any table with folding legs.
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Agreed...I definitely am not saying it is the safest or strongest or most best solution. However if you are wanting to get up and running asap it will work just fine until a better stand can be constructed or bought. I have seen a nice steel table from Uline that worked very good too.

 

[Jmelwak]

Great help Thanks. I'm leaning towards building something

 

[equipmentzone]

Great help Thanks. I'm leaning towards building something

Because the printer rests on the bottom rubber feet, your table can be significantly smaller than the overall dimensions of the printer. But you still want it to be very sturdy.

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