mesasone

I am considering buying a bench mounted repair stand for a bench project I am going to work on this summer, and am curious about opinions on the Park Tools stands. In particular I'm looking at the consumer PCS-12 and the professional PRS-7 and PRS-4, although I've more or less effectively ruled out the PRS-4 based on price. If the PRS-4 has a killer feature that would make it a good buy over the other two, let me know - I didn't see much that would merit the extra money.

So basically I'm looking at the PCS-12 (80-90 dollars online) and the PRS-7(about 130 online). Does the PRS-7 have a rotating clamp? Both the PCS-12 and PRS-4 explicitly state that they do, but the PRS-7 looks like it does as well. If not, then this seems to be a no-brainer - PCS-12 seems like a good buy. The PRS-4/7 looks to have a much nicer clamping mechanism, and probably more robust, but I suspect the PCS-12 would do just fine as well.

Anyway, has anybody used these stands and how do they compare?

mesasone

It's been two weeks but maybe I'll have better luck this time... bumpity bump bump

Panthers007

I have a Park PCS-10 that works well for me. Never tried a Park bench-mounted model. But their stands are generally considered from good to great. Get one and then write a review. You can always sell it used if you hate it.

vitus_blue

I have a PRS 5, which uses the same clamp as the 4 and 7. Very well built, sturdy, should last a lifetime. I bought mine used off craigslist, they don't appear that often and don't last very long before they're gone.

The difference between the 4 and the 7 appears to be new versus old. The 7 looks like the older model clamp, which is used on my PRS 5. The 4 appears to be the newest model with a quick release to rotate the clamp versus the turning ratchet of the older model.

kycycler

go for the prs 7. Easier to use that the prs 12. the prs 4 is more of a shop quality stand. For more versility why not go with a folding stand that uses the prs 7 head?