Ultimate DIY Screenprinting Table for Poster Printing & Serigraphy

Recently finished building an adjustable screenprint table from aluminum extrusion!
0:00 Intro
0:13 My old setup & its limitations
0:45 Adjustable table benefits
1:40 Raising and lowering unique feature
2:22 Using gas struts instead of counterweights
3:21 What size aluminium extrusion is needed?
4:37 The build
8:52 Finished table
Here's how I made the vacuum table - • DIY Large Screenprint ...
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[@IdRatherBeMaking]

Nice build! If the racking continues to be a problem, consider running a piece of all-thread down the center of the long extrusion and put a nut on each end. Pulling the extrusions together in the corner produces a much stronger joint than the L bracket with t-nuts alone. In a former job I was on a team that built industrial automation devices out of similar extrusion and bolting them directly together made a huge difference.

[@HeinerRadau]

Dude, this is an incredible project and whattttt is right with your building skilssssss 😍

[@camiloalejandrogalindoloza1723]

PRACTICO SUPER old man.... ... What a good idea! Thank you for that design

[@emburaman]

Great design!! Mind blowing how ingenious however simple to make your design is! Congrats!

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Thank you very much!

[@sennenbesson7985]

So impressing, im gonna inspire from your design to make my own !

[@jonathanbybee5469]

So cool, where can I get the parts and supplies list of what you did. I'd love the CAD files too if you're sharing. Happy to pay some for the info too.

[@miguelrojas6379]

Great job!!! this table is badass!!!

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Thanks so much!

[@stfanhb]

Amazing engeneering work, mate! And great content!

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnreskusich2324]

Thank you very much. Great design.

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@piotrbukowski5129]

Drift Deeper, you are G man! I knew your music but I would never say I will find you looking for some tips with screen printing! 10/10 All the best from Poland!

[@ThisDesignedThat]

I appreciate that!

[@zecamoraes5115]

OMG, what a fantastic printing table! Thanks so much for posting this video, if you don't care I'll copy your design.

[@ThisDesignedThat]

No problem, happy building!

[@markrather7863]

Would it be possible to either send a link to the CNC files for the aluminum square tube columns that are attached to the hinges? Or could you please explain the internal design? I’m trying to figure out how the square tube part glides up and down so smoothly. Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@spatt833]

That table is amazing!! Will you open source the plans?

[@Ronclayist]

Brand new to screen printing. Great design. Looks like 20x20 would work for a 4' x 5' table. What do you think after working with yours for a while? Its always about money. Thank you so much for your work. Ron

[@charlesdaprix5040]

Can I get the file for the knobs please? Also where did you get the hinges? I am totally going to build this! Very cool!

[@backtalk666]

genius

[@paulnielson7007]

I just found this build. how has it been holding up to printing? Would you be willing to share the plans for the build or the shopping list?

[@ThisDesignedThat]

holding up great, no plans im afraid , its just a simple rectangle and brackets from the cross section pieces. Super easy to build. Im going to be cutting this and the table in half next year though because i only screenprint up to A2 size paper these days and the huge table takes up far too much space.

[@pbainbridge]

The part where the clamps hold down the screens? I couldn't see as clearly as i'd like re; what you put under the clamps that the screen slot into underneath bringing it all together? eg. was it a section as long as the extrusion arms? or in sections at each end.? I'm thinking what i did see looked like it was quite thick? when you add a screen the off contact might be a tad too high? or is it ok? What is the thickness of that angle section underneath? and how high was the off contact?.....Cheers.....Peter

[@ThisDesignedThat]

hi Peter (you dont work at Bainbridge in London by any chance?) The aluminum angle is 4-5mm thick so the off contact isnt affected too much. Off contact is fine and i actually raise mine more than that.

[@pbainbridge]

@@ThisDesignedThat Cheers matey. I'm having my top done as we speak based around your's. A couple of minor tweeks. I'm having small triangle wedge brackets in the corners, the engineer says the L brackets on top aren't much chop? I'll send through when done?. And no, i don't work in Londonia but i do from Sydney. And i wish i was a direct relation to Bainbridge board. LOL

[@gritzomolaz1]

So you can get like a1 or a0 in that thing? Do they make silkscreen frames that big?

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Ye i could print a0 in it :) You can get screens any aize, meters x meters

[@marklone2435]

@@ThisDesignedThat would that size be very difficult to register?

[@ThisDesignedThat]

@@marklone2435 nope, exact same process regardless of size

[@captKooks]

Im setting up a shop In upstate new york, thankyou for these videos , incredible resource. Would you be intrested in a being hired as a consultant for the build put of my studio?

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Im not sure how much help i'd be but feel free to send me msg on instragram instagram.com/thisdesignedthat/

[@yourunclesam6780]

Where you get the aluminum for frame?

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Matara UK

[@HeinerRadau]

Omg

[@markrather7863]

hey, how do I get the 3d files for the knobs? thanks! 🙏

[@ThisDesignedThat]

www.printables.com/model/428649-m8-large-knob-60mm-diameter

[@markrather7863]

@@ThisDesignedThat thank you!

[@kendaljensen3211]

Where did you get the materials?

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Just search for aluminum extrusion on Google and select a local seller

[@cabanford]

Where do you find such a table top? 🤔🙂

[@ThisDesignedThat]

you can find second hand on ebay quite often

[@cabanford]

@@ThisDesignedThat I actually dug through your videos afterwards and found you building your own. I'm thinking about getting back into screen printing (did years of professional textile printing back in the early 90s)... ...and want to build a vacuum table similar to yours. I've got a few ideas on details I would do differently, but your build is a great starting point 👍⭐⭐ I'd like to use both vacuum and registration pins as a starting point.

[@_ar8410]

where can I find those legs

[@ThisDesignedThat]

I got the from Screwfix, search for Adjustable Metal Trestle and you should find cheap options.

[@vawcreations5887]

FIX 2 Ls AT THE OUTSIDE WHERE 2 ALUMINUM SECTIONS ARE POPPING OUT THEN THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE WILL BE STABLE

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Very good idea. I actually plan to chop those bits off because they take up space. I'm going to be downsizing this table soon as I only print A3 size prints now

[@tyhrethehissilent3516]

Can you be commissioned for some work?

[@ThisDesignedThat]

Hi, what are you after Tyhre? Might be able to help 👍