backup workstand
09-19-09 | 03:17 PM
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From: Crown Point,Indiana
backup workstand
I'm thinking about getting a second workstand because many times I have two projects going.Has anyone ever seen or tried the cheap one from Harbor Freight? I dont think it could be much for the price but ya never know unless you ask.
09-19-09 | 03:28 PM
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Thrifty Bill
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
There is a time to be really thrifty, and a time to spend a little more. Work stand is in that second category. Of course, I still have bought all of my stands, other than the Harbor Freight one, used. That helps for sure.
I picked up a backup Parks PCS-1 stand off C/L. Thats my backup. My main stand is one I like a lot better, a Spin Doctor Pro (also came from C/L). It really helps having more than one stand when you have two projects going (seems I always have two or more projects going at once).
Last edited by wrk101; 09-19-09 at 04:11 PM.
09-19-09 | 03:50 PM
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Bianchi Goddess
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From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
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what are you guys like transplant teams? *giggle*
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“One morning you wake up, the girl is gone, the bikes are gone, all that's left behind is a pair of old tires and a tube of tubular glue, all squeezed out"
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09-19-09 | 08:49 PM
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In the right lane
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From: Des Moines
Bikes: 1974 Huffy 3 speed
Have you considered making the second workstand a DIY effort?
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/543702-yet-another-diy-workstand.html
https://bikehacks.com/8-bombproof-diy...repair-stands/
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/543702-yet-another-diy-workstand.html
https://bikehacks.com/8-bombproof-diy...repair-stands/
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09-19-09 | 09:14 PM
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I got 99 projects
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Hills of Central NH
My workstand is homemade. I have one of those 6' plastic shelving units in my garage. I clamped a 2X4, flat and horizontal, onto the middle shelf, about chest-high. The 2X4 has a seatpost-sized notch cut near the end. I use a simple C-clamp to hold the seatpost in the notch. There is a scrap of carboard to prevent scratching the seatpost. There are only 2 faults with the "design". You can't put tons of torque on the bike, mostly because of the plastic shelf. Also, you have to hold the bike in place with one hand while cranking the clamp with the other. If you can live with that, you have a nearly free stand.
Last edited by BluesDaddy; 09-19-09 at 09:54 PM.
09-19-09 | 09:52 PM
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Fast Old Guy
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From: Central California
This came up a few months back & soonerbills posted his brilliant & cheap workstand:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.p...2&postcount=39
https://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.p...2&postcount=39
09-20-09 | 05:28 AM
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From: Stratford Ontario Canada
Bikes: NORCO, GIANT
When I saw the price of a good stand. I built my own its electric tilts back and forth goes up and down at the push of a button. I can spin it in a full circle and not move off my butt. I have power outlets in it so I can run power tools for cleaning ond polishing. Works perfect
09-20-09 | 09:00 AM
#8
I would love to see pictures of your electric bike stand!
