Thanks everyone for the suggestions, they were all good ideas. After looking around the local hardware stores and bike shops, I decided just to get the stand that @
wschruba mentioned. I had been avoiding buying one, but with my recent imperfect experiments and their costs, risks of damage to the walls, and my remaining need for a stable stand, I just spent the ¥10,000.
Originally Posted by
Huladog
Thanks for the tip about this stand, never saw it before. Found it on eBay and Amazon for around $95.00 or so that's not too bad for US suppliers.
Interesting alternative and nice, clean design.
Aloha,
Huladog
If you're on the fence, I'll let you know how it turns out when mine arrives.