davideokills turned me on to these bicycle stands that make for a great rotisserie. Around $100 on Amazon.
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A lot of options. Only get these. They are sturdy. Did two swaps, no issues. They were around $100 for both. These are much better than the build your own contraptions. I've used a few different options. This is the best. No screwing into the playfield. Lots of space at the playfield ends. Perfect height and clamps adjustable to grab off center, still sturdy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BLPBSXG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00
you buy two. Trust me, the best option out there.
I've done an Addams swap, which is heavy, and it rotates 360 in any position, clamps are bulletproof, and sturdy. Not my product, but it is the best rotisserie I have ever seen.
Quoted from ToucanF16:Does it clamp hard enough to hold the PF even rotated to the vertical position?
Yes
Quoted from jj44114:This is the junk people have to build.
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Where did that photo come from? I like the exposed conduit on the wall!
Quoted from jj44114:and... you have to screw it into the playfield.
Most of us use clamps.
Quoted from ToucanF16:Where did that photo come from? I like the exposed conduit on the wall!
Shame on me
Charlottetown, PE
Quoted from cosmokramer:Most of us use clamps.
Clamps (resized).pngThis is a great idea. Cheaper and faster than building, plus practical and handy for bike maintenance too.
Quoted from EvanDickson:This is a great idea. Cheaper and faster than building, plus practical and handy for bike maintenance too.
And we all know a few pinsiders should be riding more on the bike!
Quoted from ToucanF16:Where did that photo come from? I like the exposed conduit on the wall!
And that's not my pic.
I'm in the middle of a JP swap and use a X frame type stand that supports the playfield on either side but there is no rotating, pain in the arse when you have to do anything on the top of the PF because once it's on the stand you aren't moving it. I'm going to order these right now even though I am in the middle of the swap, it will be so worth it.
Bah, it's not prime.. I sort of have a thing against not ordering prime, especially for the returns but also the speed of shipping.
I was considering going with one of these styles, it has the quad pod leds which I'd rather not have but the prime options in the lower price range seem to all have that. But... can just return it if it's not stable enough. https://www.amazon.com/CyclingDeal-Bicycle-Mechanic-Workstand-Handlerbar/dp/B01LQY55G2/ref=sr_1_7
Here is one a bit closer and prime: https://www.amazon.com/unisky-Foldable-Adjustable-Maintenance-Workstand/dp/B07CLWY55R/ref=sr_1_25
I like that second Amazon one best (the one for $63). I like the fact the two legs point toward the center of the PF. I think it will work well in closer quarters.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CLWY55R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0J-1CbSYJVTXF
Quoted from weaselfest:OP's link came up at $56 each and prime for me this morning.
Weird, will check again!
Quoted from weaselfest:OP's link came up at $56 each and prime for me this morning.
If the seller doesn’t stock the item in an amazon warehouse that services you, it isn’t eligible for free prime shipping.
Quoted from bluespin:If the seller doesn’t stock the item in an amazon warehouse that services you, it isn’t eligible for free prime shipping.
That must be the case, still not prime for me.
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Quoted from detroitzoran:I found the bike mounts on Google for $30 and just clamped them to a couple of workmates.
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How is this setup working?
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I went with these. I was skeptical given the price and knowledge of asian import stuff but these are very sturdy. So much easier!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J9J8GLK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01
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Quoted from detroitzoran:I found the bike mounts on Google for $30 and just clamped them to a couple of workmates.
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A riff on the same idea. Bought a used training table on castors for $25 and added the bench bicycle clamps on steel rails.
All that's left to do is cut the rails to size.
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Glad I found this tip to use bike stands....thx.
I ordered these since the others mentioned were not available any longer - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083LCS3KT
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Quoted from PinHigh1:Glad I found this tip to use bike stands....thx.
I ordered these since the others mentioned were not available any longer - amazon.com link »
Did those work out for you? Now even they aren't available anymore.
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Any reason these wouldn’t work? Too flimsy?
https://www.amazon.com/SONGMICS-Repair-Multiple-Release-USBR06B/dp/B07T6GLCBD/ref=sr_1_2_sspa
Quoted from undrdog:Any reason these wouldn’t work? Too flimsy?
amazon.com link »
I have a set of these and have used them for 3 years now. Works great. I got a set where the legs are tubes for better stability. Only issue is that it takes a little maneuvering to get the playfield locked in by yourself. oops just saw the amazon link. Not sure on that one as I did not look at the link. My bad
Mike
Quoted from packie1:I have a set of these and have used them for 3 years now. Works great. I got a set where the legs are tubes for better stability. Only issue is that it takes a little maneuvering to get the playfield locked in by yourself. oops just saw the amazon link. Not sure on that one as I did not look at the link. My bad
Mike
Okay I looked at the link. Yes those look flimsy. Here is what I purchased back in 2018.
Mike
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C1JTYW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
Thanks. Not available. My current rotisserie is two straight back chairs with the edge of the pf across the seats, all leaning against the backs. Not elegant, but it works for doing mechanical fixes.
fwiw I got a set of these and bolted them to a 2x4 on an old tv cart and its worked fine for me through 3 playfield swaps so far.
Quoted from undrdog:Thanks. Not available. My current rotisserie is two straight back chairs with the edge of the pf across the seats, all leaning against the backs. Not elegant, but it works for doing mechanical fixes.
Any tube model would work. Depends on how much you want to spend. I would just tell you to make sure that the clamp is easy to tighten and loosen. If it is just a wing nut, you will fight it more than anything else. Here is a another model that looks promising.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741Q1CQD/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3
Just make sure you order 2 right away. Hate to order one and not be able to get another mate.
Mike
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