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crosscreekcraig
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Vintage bicycle repair stand?! Those parts look awfully familiar.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bike-workstand-vintage-heavy-duty-twin-tube-uprights-two-bike-clamps-/121178392472?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c36cb8798
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mountainbreeze
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If that thing sells for $400, I'm finding a couple of those bike clamps and making a fortune!
Heath
Central Louisiana
-10ER - SN 13927, Born 1949, Acquired October 2008, Restored November, 2008
-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
-Mark V - SN 212052, Born 1986, Acquired Sept 2009, Restored March 2010, Bandsaw
-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
Central Louisiana
-10ER - SN 13927, Born 1949, Acquired October 2008, Restored November, 2008
-10ER - SN 35630, Born 1950, Acquired April 2009, Restored May 2009, A34 Jigsaw
-Mark V - SN 212052, Born 1986, Acquired Sept 2009, Restored March 2010, Bandsaw
-10ER - SN 39722, Born 1950, Acquired March 2011, awaiting restoration
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terrydowning
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As a former bicycle mechanic, I can say that is very effective.
The poster does advise bolting to the floor or a heavy base. It is a cantilevered design so you do need sufficient mass to keep it from tipping. Overall a good use of spare parts that will last forever.
Based on what I just saw for prices on bicycle repair stands, $400 is not out of line. FYI, the clamps alone typically cost more than $100 retail.
Cyclists are just as bad as woodworkers and golfers regarding paying just about any price for a gadget that does what they want or think they need.
The poster does advise bolting to the floor or a heavy base. It is a cantilevered design so you do need sufficient mass to keep it from tipping. Overall a good use of spare parts that will last forever.
Based on what I just saw for prices on bicycle repair stands, $400 is not out of line. FYI, the clamps alone typically cost more than $100 retail.
Cyclists are just as bad as woodworkers and golfers regarding paying just about any price for a gadget that does what they want or think they need.
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Terry
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1955 Shopsmith Mark 5 S/N 296860 Workshop and Tools
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I think I saw one of those in a 1942 bicycle magazine. I guess it was one of the original inspirations for ShopSmith. They even called their new machine a 10ER to honour the old 10BR inspiration. Damn nice of the SS folks, don't you think?
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