Looking for best car stand for in pits...
#16
Tech Champion
iTrader: (17)
Out of curiosity, can you take a pic of your setup? Pics I've seen using the guitar stand aren't level, but aren't too bad given the different adjustments that are available. Visually speaking, the stand you have appears to be almost the same as a guitar pedal linked above.
From 'cha0tik' on another forum, this stand's tilt isn't too bad:
From 'cha0tik' on another forum, this stand's tilt isn't too bad:
#17
with alittle modification you can make a guitar foot rest sit level. I got two of them from guitar center and noticed that they didn't sit level. After alittle grinding and redoing the holes and using other small bolts you can easily make it sit level. If I get a chance I will post pics of mine.
#20
Tech Rookie
The Ultimate R/C Work Stand
I think that if you really do any kind of work on your car and hate chasing it around your bench the need "THE RACK". You can tip, tilt and rotate in any direction without your car falling off on to the ground. Many of the "work stands" that are out are built simply for a place to set your car. THE RACK is built by a racer of 20+ years and is intended to HOLD your car while you work on it.
Custom Manufactured proudly in The USA
Specifically Designed for r/c cars & trucks
Fits Most 1/18, 1/12 & 1/10 Scale Vehicles.
10lb Weight holding capacity
360° rotation & 180° Tilt in all directions
Heavy duty aluminum work tray
Loose parts holding magnets
Perfect for at the track repairs
Motor changes are easier than ever
A great display stand when youre not racing
Selling for $59.00 shipping included to the lower 48.
THE RACK©
The Ultimate in R/C Car Work Stands Custom Manufactured proudly in The USA
Specifically Designed for r/c cars & trucks
Fits Most 1/18, 1/12 & 1/10 Scale Vehicles.
10lb Weight holding capacity
360° rotation & 180° Tilt in all directions
Heavy duty aluminum work tray
Loose parts holding magnets
Perfect for at the track repairs
Motor changes are easier than ever
A great display stand when youre not racing
Selling for $59.00 shipping included to the lower 48.
Last edited by wrecks; 11-28-2012 at 05:37 PM.
#21
That looks like a nice stand but a little large to pack in a toolbox...no?
The guitar foot rest is cheap, sturdy and fit nicely in my toolbox. For the home shop stand I'm using one from AJS machine.com but I wouldn't want to drag it around everywhere.
The guitar foot rest is cheap, sturdy and fit nicely in my toolbox. For the home shop stand I'm using one from AJS machine.com but I wouldn't want to drag it around everywhere.
#22
I personally use the duratrax stand also. I like it because it spins and I actually had a machine shop make me a longer stand so I can put my Tmaxx up on it also with the wheels on. Only cost about 10 bucks for a new piece.
#23
I sure like my Duratrax stand. I've been using it for years and couldn't imagine using something else. I really like that it spins, but dosent use bearings, they seem to always turn when you don't want them too.
BTW, the guitar foot stand. One of those reasons I don't buy RC "branded" stuff when I can find the "real" thing somewhere else. I'm always looking for non-RC stuff that crosses over. After run oil is a biggie, I'm still using the Marvel Mystery Oil I bought 5 years ago. I can't stand these companies putting a super big markup things just because they slap a label on it.
BTW, the guitar foot stand. One of those reasons I don't buy RC "branded" stuff when I can find the "real" thing somewhere else. I'm always looking for non-RC stuff that crosses over. After run oil is a biggie, I'm still using the Marvel Mystery Oil I bought 5 years ago. I can't stand these companies putting a super big markup things just because they slap a label on it.
#24
Tech Rookie
I also have a hard time understanding how these companies that make the guitar stand, the Duratrax stand and such can call them work stands. How much work can actually be done on your car while sitting on this stand? I have tried and tested a huge quantity of these stands and the result is the same every time, the car slides around or spins when your trying to make some adjustments. Lets not even talk about doing a motor change... Not very user friendly.