Re: Home Brew Workstand?

Simon Brooke wrote: 
in message <dp4fmk$gg1$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Doki
('mrdoki@xxxxxxxxx') wrote:


Anyone made one? Commercial ones seem a bit expensive when you can get
an engine stand for less... 

The clamp is the dear bit. If you have the facilities to make a clamp
which can grip a tube without crushing it, the rest is easy. Remember
that good quality bike frames use incredibly thin-walled tubes.

Here's a clever idea for a clamp-free recumbent-compatible stand made from PVC tubing.

<http://www.bicyclecommuter.com/PVCWorkStand.htm>

--
Dave...

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