Motorized Torch Stand

Shown with torch head and supply hoses installed. The unit was built for this particular glass shop client.

Motorized Torch Stand

Using SolidWorks to visualize and test different configurations of actuator and wheel stand.

Welded base cup

Machined and welded base cup will hold the linear actuator firmly to wheelbase.

Building the foot pedal from 1/16" stainless plate begins with drafting and cutting the shape.

Welded and ground foot pedal.

Potentiometer housing, pedal shafts, and electronics housing.

50k ohm potentiometer and mounting bracket.

Potentiometer mounted in housing, pedal shafts installed and visible on either side.

Electronics housing with balance springs and foot pedal plate with potentiometer housing mounted.

Foot pedal components pre-assembly. From top to bottom, left to right: balance spring, spring base and pin, dampening rubber sheet, foot pedal plate, grip sheet, micro processor, processor support tray, 2.1mm power jack, main electronics housing, pwm dc motor driver board, housing cover plate, torque transfer plate, pedal shaft, pin, potentiometer housing, 50k ohm potentiometer

Assembled electronics housing.

Torch Mount Pitch

Designed to bolt to the bottom of the torch head, this component allows the head to be pitched forward or back, and tightened without tools using a wing nut. To make this possible a radial friction clutch was cut into the faces around the pivot.

Motorized Torch Stand

Proportional speed control electric linear actuator allows a glassworker to keep both hands on the piece while changing height, often between two different

Magnetic Hand Torch Holder

This attachment allows the user to conveniently keep the hand torch nearby.

(Giddy) Client

Testing out his new auto-lift torch stand's limits. This shows one of several positions that he had in mind for transitioning between, hands-free.

Glass Stock Holder (Related)

Designed to allow a glassworker to use both their hands on the piece while this unit holds in a great variety of positions, heights.