Flat platen length on a GIB w/ multi-platen

[tedinatl]

Can someone please post the approximate length of the flat platen on a GIB with a multi-platen (2" and 8" wheels). I'm placing an order for the wheels, and want to get the ceramic platen at the same time.

Thanks!

 

[unky_gumbi]

It really depends on the length of what you are mounting it to. I got the 2X6 one for my platen because it is what worked with it. It also gave me a bit of slack belt above and below the platen just in case I wanted it

 

[tedinatl]

Thanks unky - I'm really trying to determine the length of what to mount it to as well. I'm not overly concerned with the slack belt part above/below the platen, but it sounds like an 8" ceramic platen should work on a 9" backing. I'm just not sure what the distance between the two wheels are where the platen will go.

 

[unky_gumbi]

A tangent line from my 3" wheel to my 8" wheel is right around 12 1/2". It might be better to plan once you get your GIB so you can take measurements for your set up, but you can always cut down you glass with a tile saw, so getting the 9" will be OK

These are pictures of how mine is set up

 

[tedinatl]

Awesome, thanks unki! That's exactly what I wanted to know.

 

[Wloch248]

With an 8" and 2" wheel I was able to fit the full 9" platen between the wheels. I have a ledge welded onto the bottom of the platen backing and attached it with some acraglas

 

[tedinatl]

Thanks WLoch248. I ordered an 8" one, to give me a bit of space to get a ledge on the bottom of the platen.

 

[Wloch248]

Yeah, if you look at the top there isnt much room between the platen and the wheel.