Let me jump on the Park Tool Stand bandwagon for a second.... definitily one of those things you have no appreciation for until you drop the coin on one. Bought one of these at REI after redeeming a handful of coupons and have never looked back...
http://www.parktool.com/product/home...r-stand-PCS-10
Worth every penny witout question, even for a fake mechanic like myself. Invest now, pat yourself on the back later.