dr nick Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 (edited) I have been designing a full length bike workstand made out of wood for my garage.The hydraulic ones are to expensive and cannot be stored away when not used. when I put my bike on a normal stand I find that it is to low to work on(with a bad back),so need something higher up. The design is quite simple (has to be) and only needs the bike to be pushed (or ridden) up a ramp .Once in place the normal bike stand can then be put underneath or the bikes own stand can be used. It is also designed to be portable so it can be sored away when not needed (space very limited in my garage) What I want to know really ....what do you people think the height of it should be (I was thinking about 20") and should I add any little extras to it to make certain things easy. Any Ideas and answers appreciated Regards N Edited January 11, 2004 by Dr Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanvibe Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 The height all depnds on whether you are going to to be sitting at it on a stool or standing at it. If you plan to sit (as I would) you need to take your seated height as the main factor as to the stand height. It would need to be a min. of 20" to be comfy at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sherco dude Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 dr nick just buy one there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr nick Posted January 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Sherco dude....The stand or bench ,I am making,is the full length of the bike ,so that the 2 wheels are actually on the bench/stand .....not the type you put under the bash plate and lift it up with. But the one I am making cant be moved up or down ,so what I want is assistance in gauging the height I need for ease of use. sorry if I`ve confused anybody else ...seemed quite straight forward when I read it through...but there you go cheers Oceanvibe regards N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sherco dude Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 ok dr nick good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 I like to stand if space is short...so I can move all around the bike easily. If you have a lot of space and a smooth floor and can scoot around on a chair with wheels, by all means make it lower. As for height...assume that the majority of your work will be done between the axle and airbox height, so raise the bike up so that part is right in front of you. This will be too high for comfortably working on handlebars/controls, etc. but that can be done with the bike on a recycleable workstand (spackle bucket) on the floor. Make it plenty wide for putting down tools/parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overthehill Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 a black&decker workbench and a couple of g-clamps to clamp it on does the trick - saves going to the gym lifting it on and off as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrc2002 Posted January 11, 2004 Report Share Posted January 11, 2004 Work bench, hydrolic one, in Machine Mart for about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr nick Posted January 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 thanks for the replys Charlie ...my garage floor now has a fully fitted carpet but I will be scooting around on a small chair on wheels.I just didnt want to guess at a height for the bench/stand and it be to low,so I will go with Oceanvibes measurement as it seems about right HRC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the artist formerly known as ish Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 HRC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr nick Posted January 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Ishy...Ive been living with her for 10 yrs...she could lift the bike with me on top of it ...then say "what you complaining about...its easy",so your idea would be no good thanks anyway regards N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian r Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I've been using a fold up table that my work was throwing away. The table is 6 feet long and 30 inches wide. The wheels end up over the legs so the support is good for a trials bike. I wouldn't want anything heavy on it though. I can put a regular stand under it to work on the wheels. I just use a piece of plywood to spread out the weight from the middle. The tie downs fit on a little lip under the table. Plenty of room for tools. So far so good. I just use a ramp to wheel the bike up on the table. The best part (like on monster garage) is FREEBEE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin j Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 I have a lift I made out of a nursing home patient lift. It has a frame & wheels, with a vertical tubing mast. On the back side there is a crank wheel that moved the arm up and down via a roller chain in a channel. Originally the arm had attachment for a sling to lift people out of bed and into wheel chairs, etc. It was also FREE as the nursing home was converting to electric lifts. Had I know how well it would work out I would have haulled away a dozen of the hoists. I cut off the arm, welded a plate onto that and built a structure that bolts to the plate. bike is supported at each wheel, with a lift out portion in between the wheels. One wheel is clamped with a vise made to fit on the hydraulic lift tables http://www.handyindustries.com/airlift.asp BTW, I have one of their tables and they are awesome product for the money. bit spendy for home workshop though. For working on suspension or wheels, I clamp one end of the bike in the vise, then use a small jack under the skid plate and hold the other end up in the air. I like to work standing up, the best for my old back. That puts the framework/bottom of the wheels about 40 inches off the floor. Having a place for shallow pans is helpful: One pan for clean tools, one for towels and rags and drippings, one for parts being taken off, etc. I use aluminum cake pans about 9 x 15 inches (rummage sales). I can email you some pics, don't know how to post here. k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbikedude Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Right, went down to the local hospital and got a bed. I think i need some help what do you do with this bit.. she keeps asking for a bedpan and a little drop of stout? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the artist formerly known as ish Posted January 12, 2004 Report Share Posted January 12, 2004 Ishy...Ive been living with her for 10 yrs...she could lift the bike with me on top of it ...then say "what you complaining about...its easy",so your idea would be no goodthanks anyway regards N Ten years no bloody problem then, buy and say well it wer on sale luv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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