I thought I would add another simple solution for adding a plate to the bottom of a typical Hi Hat stand. This just happens to be a 1st generation 2Box Hi Hat stand, but this would work on all or most all Hi Hat stands with the typical two bars that connect the pedal heel to the stand base. This little DIY mod took me all of about 15 minutes .... 5 minutes thinking about how I would do it. 3 minutes locating the parts in my shop, and 7 minutes tops putting it all together. It took me much more time taking pics, uploading those pics and typing this post than doing this little project.
It is very simple, you just need a couple metal straps, bolts, washers and nuts.
This is what I used:
2 ea. Simpson TP15 straps:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-TP15-1-13-16-in-x-5-in-Tie-Plate-TP15/1003752604 ea. #6-32 X 3/4" machine screws with nuts. (packaged with #6-32 nuts)
4 ea. #6 washers
4 ea. #6 lockwashers
Here is the new simple base installed with my Stealth 2Box HH control box on it:
Controller on plate by
Jman Stealth, on Flickr
Here is picture of the plate installed:
Add plate to HH stand by
Jman Stealth, on Flickr
And here is a picture showing the stand can still be broken down for moving:
stand easily breaks down with plate on by
Jman Stealth, on Flickr
So if you have a stand that already has a metal plate type base, you can install my Stealth 2Box HH stand conversion box with Velcro right to your existing base and you're set. But if you do not have a stand with a base, NO BIG DEAL! You can do a simple little add on mod like this and then attach my box with the included Velcro to your plate. DONE. Another nice thing is you do not do any damaging modifications to your existing HH stand whether it has a existing plate or you add your own this way.
For those who prefer to have me add this hardware kit with everything pictured and listed above for the HiHat box mounting plate .... I can include it with the order for an additional $7.00. That includes the hardware plus the extra shipping weight. Be sure to let me know you want to add the mounting plate hardware for your stand when you contact me. J
Hope it helps! J