+1. I put a 2"x2"x~2ft. into my bench vise and rest the front underside of the seat on it. I wrap the wood in an old flannel shirt to protect my bike seat. Keeps my cables free (Mtn bike) and works great for pretty much most maintenance and repairs. Since the bike isn't clamped down or wedge-fit into anything, it can kind of start to slide backwards if I'm not careful. No nails and already had the 2x2 left over from another project
I like the OP's creativity, tho.
Originally Posted by
u235
In a van down by the river...
I've used similar, a 2x6 in my bench vise, yours looks more stable. Any pedaling on a smaller board and the bike goes everywhere. I bought a "real" bike stand from Aldi for $12 a few years ago, still going strong.
I own an old company work van and it has the metal partition. It doesn't even have to be a lot of stuff in the back, it only has to be one thing flying in the wrong direction!