Cantor's Stand

ClementofRome · Jun 24, 2012

Do any of you have drawings and measurements for a traditional 3-4 sided cantor's stand? Or know where I can find them. I would like to build one for our parish .... and though I have some cutting and finishing skills, I am not confident in my designing and calculating skills.

Much appreciated.

Uncle Clem

ArmyMatt · Jun 24, 2012

I know there are those pamphlets that have things like candles, icons, books, etc in them to purchase for a parish. I am sure they would have a cantor stand.

if you can't find one of them, why not go to a parish or monastery close by that does have one and bring your tape measure?

ClementofRome · Jun 25, 2012

Thanks AM... I have looked into purchasing one but they are very expensive and I can buy the materials for a fraction of the cost of a purchased one....and my time to work on it is currently available.

I may go find one and just take measurements.

inconsequential · Jun 25, 2012

Anhelyna · Jun 25, 2012

Remember the best Chanters' stand has a revolving top so that you can have up to 4 books out open for use - saves a LOT of juggling

ArmyMatt · Jun 25, 2012

yeah, I can imagine they would be pricey. I suggested one of those brochure thingies because they might have the measurements or some way you contact whatever is selling them to get the measurements.

it does sound like a good labor of love for your parish

ClementofRome · Jun 25, 2012

Anhelyna said:
Remember the best Chanters' stand has a revolving top so that you can have up to 4 books out open for use - saves a LOT of juggling

Absolutely! I already have some "lazy susan" hardware in mind!

ClementofRome · Jun 25, 2012

ArmyMatt said:
yeah, I can imagine they would be pricey. I suggested one of those brochure thingies because they might have the measurements or some way you contact whatever is selling them to get the measurements.

it does sound like a good labor of love for your parish

And of course....this is also pretty self-serving as I would be the one using it most of the time!

gracefullamb · Jun 25, 2012

Alpha Omega Church Supplies has some measurements on the stands they sell, maybe that can help you some or maybe you can email and ask about the dimesions. When you do make it would you mind posting pictures, I would like to see it.

ClementofRome · Jun 26, 2012

Thanks for that suggestion graceful! WOW, they are pricey! ....but indeed beautiful.

GregoryofNyssa · Jun 26, 2012

I have some extra 3/4 inch birch board that I would love to donate if you could use it. Just let me know. I have a piece that is 37"x48" and a piece that is 22"x59". It is furniture grade, I just finished building a computer desk for my wife and I out of it. Don't know what material you are wanting to build with but the birch is beautiful once finished. Great grain.

ClementofRome · Jun 26, 2012

GregoryofNyssa said:
I have some extra 3/4 inch birch board that I would love to donate if you could use it. Just let me know. I have a piece that is 37"x48" and a piece that is 22"x59". It is furniture grade, I just finished building a computer desk for my wife and I out of it. Don't know what material you are wanting to build with but the birch is beautiful once finished. Great grain.

Sounds great.....would love to collect it next week when we see one another!

Anhelyna · Jun 27, 2012

Ummm - you do realise of course that after this labour of love is completed we will need photos ?

ArmyMatt · Jun 27, 2012

Anhelyna said:
Ummm - you do realise of course that after this labour of love is completed we will need photos ?

I second the notion

ClementofRome · Jun 30, 2012

We shall see.....

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