Anyone on here ever built their own work stand?

[BaGearA]

I'm looking for ideas to build a workstand (if possible wall mounted-not required) because the cheapest one available is the torq craft one form solomons at 700 bucks and for 700 bucks I think i could a proper one.

So please share any ideas or plans you have for stands you want to build / have built .

 

The pic below is precisely what I am looking for but its like R1400 before shipping and duties so not for now....

[V12man]

Cwc used to sell a similar but.much cheaper wall clamp like that.- give them a call

[WrightJnr]

I made one once. Took the back wheel off and it fell over denting the bonnet of my car. Bought a ParkTool work stand the next day. It's been giving back for over 14 years now. One of the best "tools" I've ever purchased.

[Pulse]

Of you do build your own, please keep us updated, as I'd also like to try

[HeyYou]

Simple workstand:

 

Piece of angle iron, welded on to square tube, welded onto base plate, held onto pipe using 2 U bolts.

Pipe fixed to 'umbrella stand;, or anything else.

Angle iron is padded.

Velcro straps hold the top tube (or any other) down.

 

Not quite a Park Tool stand, but it works bloody well.

 

 

[ZakAttak]

Simple workstand:

 

Piece of angle iron, welded on to square tube, welded onto base plate, held onto pipe using 2 U bolts.

Pipe fixed to 'umbrella stand;, or anything else.

Angle iron is padded.

Velcro straps hold the top tube (or any other) down.

 

Not quite a Park Tool stand, but it works bloody well.

That's decent! Looks bloody strong

[Vetseun]

Ja

[HeyYou]

That's decent! Looks bloody strong

 

Holds my 8 years old, dual sus MTB,must be bloody strong!!!!!!

[Spock]

Also wanted to build my own. Luckily bought the Solomons R700 one. Good quality and very sturdy.

 

In my opinion trying to build a diy stand of similar or better quality is not worthwhile.

[Vetseun]

I'm looking for ideas to build a workstand (if possible wall mounted-not required) because the cheapest one available is the torq craft one form solomons at 700 bucks and for 700 bucks I think i could a proper one.

So please share any ideas or plans you have for stands you want to build / have built .

 

The pic below is precisely what I am looking for but its like R1400 before shipping and duties so not for now....

I built this one a few years back. You can have it if you want it, is totally unused. Just arrange for somebody to

collect it. 

P.S. I know that a bike should not be clamped on the top tube.But it was just for illustration purposes.

[madbradd]

Anyone tried the TorkCraft ones? saw one at a hardware store once and it looked fairly decent.

 

http://www.vermontsales.co.za/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=14294

 

Edit: Nevermind - I see this: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/137640-tork-craft-bicycle-repair-stand/

[ichnusa]

Two ropes hanging from the roof trusses.  One with a loop for the saddle and one with a hook for the stem.  Less than R100, portable, small, adjustable etc...  I have packed my Parktool stand away.

[Eddie Stafford]

I use a hanging system.  2 x ring bolts in the roof at an 45% angle to the handle bars and saddle and 2 adjustable tie downs, one around the saddle and one around the stem.  Work a treat, is height adjustable and access to both sides of the bike and easy to remove wheels if necessary.  Cheap too. Something like the below.

 

 

[IH8MUD]

Two ropes hanging from the roof trusses.  One with a loop for the saddle and one with a hook for the stem.  Less than R100, portable, small, adjustable etc...  I have packed my Parktool stand away.

 

    Nearly the same setup I have at the moment!  

Only 3 loops . . . one for saddle and one for each grip. 

The little bit of swinging irritates me  but it get the job done. 

Have been planning to build my own work stand/clamp setup many a time. 

But in the end I just go for a ride instead. 

[IH8MUD]

Basically let you mind go along these lines. 

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/tooltime/527994d1268712513-diy-portable-adjustable-bike-repair-stand-047.jpg

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/tooltime/626998d1311198928-what-clamps-do-you-suggest-my-repair-stand-hpim2501.jpg

http://cdn.instructables.com/F9P/K0SU/GHF6LN2V/F9PK0SUGHF6LN2V.MEDIUM.jpg

 

http://cdn.instructables.com/FYB/SYN1/HR2EP27SJNP/FYBSYN1HR2EP27SJNP.LARGE.jpg

[IH8MUD]

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/tooltime/686103d1333593515-diy-repair-stand-summer@-fall-281.jpg

http://cdn.instructables.com/FDD/EP6I/FK27A3L7/FDDEP6IFK27A3L7.MEDIUM.jpg

http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/tooltime/52952d1106954647-homemade-repair-stand-picture-037.jpg