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09-05.-2008, 04:20 AM
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Workstand *not* made of cheese?
When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to
prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. Physically, they gripped the frame like: http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the apprenticeship? JBW |
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09-05.-2008, 04:42 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
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> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) Les mecaniciens or les "mecano's" Derk |
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09-05.-2008, 04:45 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
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> I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a > workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the > apprenticeship? This maybe? http://www.bicisupport.it/ Derk |
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09-05.-2008, 04:49 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
JBW wrote:
> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to > prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we > commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that > (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > > Physically, they gripped the frame like: > > http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 > > but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over > in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. > > I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a > workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the > apprenticeship? > > JBW Cyclus? -- /Marten info(apestaartje)m-gineering(punt)nl |
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09-05.-2008, 05:04 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
Derk said: http://www.bicisupport.it/
Marten pointed to the similar: "Cyclus" If that's not it it's a pretty fair approximation. I remember drawers for tools underneath, but I'm probably misremembering. A UK site lists it at 400 quid. These days that's about US$40,000 (post- Bush), so I guess I'll have to stay with the bungee cords hanging from the rafters for a bit longer. Thanks guys! JBW |
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09-05.-2008, 05:50 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
JBW wrote:
> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to > prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we > commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that > (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > > Physically, they gripped the frame like: > > http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 > > but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over > in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. > > I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a > workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the > apprenticeship? Photo shows sort of a modern lightweight version of the classic moped work stand. Var seems nor to list them now: http://www.vartools.com/fr/catalogue.php but look for a 'moped service stand' rather than 'bicycle stand'. -- Andrew Muzi <www.yellowjersey.org/> Open every day since 1 April, 1971 ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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09-05.-2008, 07:49 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
On 2008-05-08, JBW <wilson@afn.org> wrote:
> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to > prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we > commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that > (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > > Physically, they gripped the frame like: > > http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 I've used a stand like this and they have the disadvantadge of not being able to easily fit/remove one of the wheels when the bike is in the stand. Great for stupidly light weight bikes though no worries about clamping the tubes. Cheers Joel -- Human Powered Cycles | High quality servicing and repairs joel@humanpowered.com.au | Affordable second hand bikes (03) 9029 6504 | Bicycle reuse centre www.humanpowered.com.au | Mechanical and on-road training and instruction |
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09-05.-2008, 08:08 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
On May 8, 2:20 pm, JBW <wil...@afn.org> wrote:
> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to > prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we > commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that > (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > > Physically, they gripped the frame like: > > http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 > > but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over > in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. > > I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a > workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the > apprenticeship? screw a basic fork mount like you can screw into your truck bed into a bit of board fastened on top of a wooden work bench. Discount tool place had basic benches for $50 at the strip mall yesterday. Add a cheap bench vice and the whole setup could be yours for $100. |
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09-05.-2008, 09:09 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
landotter wrote:
> On May 8, 2:20 pm, JBW <wil...@afn.org> wrote: >> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to >> prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we >> commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that >> (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. >> Physically, they gripped the frame like: >> http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 >> but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over >> in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. >> I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a >> workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the >> apprenticeship? > screw a basic fork mount like you can screw into your truck bed into a > bit of board fastened on top of a wooden work bench. Discount tool > place had basic benches for $50 at the strip mall yesterday. Add a > cheap bench vice and the whole setup could be yours for $100. Good idea! I can't find a drawing in any recent VAR books. Probably in this one though: http://cgi.ebay.fr/A-VOIR-OUTILLAGE...0QQcmdZViewItem or http://tinyurl.com/5ww5ak -- Andrew Muzi <www.yellowjersey.org/> Open every day since 1 April, 1971 ** Posted from http://www.teranews.com ** |
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09-05.-2008, 09:42 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
On May 8, 7:09 pm, A Muzi <a...@yellowjersey.org> wrote:
> landotter wrote: > > On May 8, 2:20 pm, JBW <wil...@afn.org> wrote: > >> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to > >> prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we > >> commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that > >> (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > >> Physically, they gripped the frame like: > >> http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 > >> but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over > >> in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. > >> I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a > >> workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the > >> apprenticeship? > > screw a basic fork mount like you can screw into your truck bed into a > > bit of board fastened on top of a wooden work bench. Discount tool > > place had basic benches for $50 at the strip mall yesterday. Add a > > cheap bench vice and the whole setup could be yours for $100. > > Good idea! > I can't find a drawing in any recent VAR books. Probably in this one though:http://cgi.ebay.fr/A-VOIR-OUTILLAGE...TTE-1964_W0QQit... > orhttp://tinyurl.com/5ww5ak > -- It probably describes how you make the BB support out of a hollowed block lined with worn out toe straps glued in place with tubular cement. Man, if I had room, I could bang one of these out in a couple hours. I'd of course have to stain it with green and black IKEA water and linseed varnish to give it that gloomy French feel, and let some Galouise cigs burn to the nub on the edges to give it the right look. |
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09-05.-2008, 10:55 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
On May 8, 7:42 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 8, 7:09 pm, A Muzi <a...@yellowjersey.org> wrote: > > > > > landotter wrote: > > > On May 8, 2:20 pm, JBW <wil...@afn.org> wrote: > > >> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to > > >> prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we > > >> commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that > > >> (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > > >> Physically, they gripped the frame like: > > >> http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 > > >> but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over > > >> in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. > > >> I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a > > >> workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the > > >> apprenticeship? > > > screw a basic fork mount like you can screw into your truck bed into a > > > bit of board fastened on top of a wooden work bench. Discount tool > > > place had basic benches for $50 at the strip mall yesterday. Add a > > > cheap bench vice and the whole setup could be yours for $100. > > > Good idea! > > I can't find a drawing in any recent VAR books. Probably in this one though:http://cgi.ebay.fr/A-VOIR-OUTILLAGE...TTE-1964_W0QQit... > > orhttp://tinyurl.com/5ww5ak > > -- > > It probably describes how you make the BB support out of a hollowed > block lined with worn out toe straps glued in place with tubular > cement. Of course that block would have to be tenoned and fit into a longer mortise to accommodate different size frames. Maybe even some handsome wedges could be used to secure it. Or have it in the slot and adjustable by leather pulley with a crank at the end of the bench, which would be the ultimate in slick, but not as stable. |
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09-05.-2008, 01:07 PM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
On May 8, 8:55 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 8, 7:42 pm, landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > On May 8, 7:09 pm, A Muzi <a...@yellowjersey.org> wrote: > > > > landotter wrote: > > > > On May 8, 2:20 pm, JBW <wil...@afn.org> wrote: > > > >> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to > > > >> prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we > > > >> commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that > > > >> (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > > > >> Physically, they gripped the frame like: > > > >> http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 > > > >> but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over > > > >> in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. > > > >> I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a > > > >> workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the > > > >> apprenticeship? > > > > screw a basic fork mount like you can screw into your truck bed into a > > > > bit of board fastened on top of a wooden work bench. Discount tool > > > > place had basic benches for $50 at the strip mall yesterday. Add a > > > > cheap bench vice and the whole setup could be yours for $100. > > > > Good idea! > > > I can't find a drawing in any recent VAR books. Probably in this one though:http://cgi.ebay.fr/A-VOIR-OUTILLAGE...TTE-1964_W0QQit... > > > orhttp://tinyurl.com/5ww5ak > > > -- > > > It probably describes how you make the BB support out of a hollowed > > block lined with worn out toe straps glued in place with tubular > > cement. > > Of course that block would have to be tenoned and fit into a longer > mortise to accommodate different size frames. Maybe even some handsome > wedges could be used to secure it. Or have it in the slot and > adjustable by leather pulley with a crank at the end of the bench, > which would be the ultimate in slick, but not as stable. Campy QR skewers through oak planks, used as compression clamps. Or Peugeot branded wing nuts. |
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09-05.-2008, 03:50 PM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
A Muzi wrote:
> I can't find a drawing in any recent VAR books. Probably in this one > though: > http://cgi.ebay.fr/A-VOIR-OUTILLAGE...0QQcmdZViewItem > > or > http://tinyurl.com/5ww5ak It was called the Amateur, don't think it was particulary beefy -- /Marten info(apestaartje)m-gineering(punt)nl |
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10-05.-2008, 02:33 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
On Thu, 08 May 2008 19:20:37 GMT, JBW <wilson@afn.org> may have said:
>When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to >prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we >commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that >(as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > >Physically, they gripped the frame like: > > http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 > >but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over >in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. > >I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a >workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the >apprenticeship? Looks like a Tacx tabletop workstand setup bolted to the top of a folding table that I've seen somewhere. -- My email address is antispammed; pull WEEDS if replying via e-mail. Typoes are not a bug, they're a feature. Words processed in a facility that contains nuts. |
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10-05.-2008, 03:48 AM
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Re: Workstand *not* made of cheese?
On May 8, 1:20 pm, JBW <wil...@afn.org> wrote:
> When last I visited France, all the wrenches (les wrenches?) seemed to > prefer a workstand style much more substantial than the rickety things we > commonly see in the U.S. They were coffee-table sized contraptions that > (as I recall) included a tool chest and a tray to hold loose parts. > > Physically, they gripped the frame like: > > http://tinyurl.com/5qw8s5 > > but, unlike the referenced image, they were quite unlikely to blow over > in a freshening breeze. The were most certainly *not* portable. > > I've googled until my eyes are watering. Is it possible to buy such a > workstand? Or must the French fabricate their own as part of the > apprenticeship? > > JBW A trainer on top of a table works like that. Before I bought a stand, I used to put my trainer on a table and the bike on the trainer and work on my bike. What I like about stands that hold from the seatpost is that I can keep the front wheel on if I need to work on the front brake. I can also replace cables under the bottom bracket and clean under there. By holding the bike from the seatpost, you have the rest of the bike free to work on whatever component you want. You can also rotate the clamp placing the bike in any position that you want. You can also remove the headset and fork w/o trouble. OTOH, on the pictured stand, you would have to remove the bike from stand to do a number of repairs, cleaning, etc. However if you like that, again, an old trainer will work. You can also get a trainer that clamps to the rear hub bolt/quick release/nut. Put the trainer and bike on a table and work on it. Andres |
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