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Offline Stan S

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Recycled bike work stand
« on: July 11, 2013, 01:42:58 pm »
Just thought I would show some photo's of my new work stand recycled from an old hospital bed with an electric lift. They were giving these away so I thought I would give one a try. I still have to fit the pivoting ramp to it yet to finish it off.

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Re: Recycled bike work stand
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2013, 02:00:47 pm »
What a cracker. An excellent and practical recycling exercise ;)

It even appears to have about as much padding as when used in the hospital :P

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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2013, 02:11:34 pm »
So that's why I spent 4 hours lying on the floor of the emergency ward!  ;D

Seriously though, great idea.

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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2013, 08:37:43 pm »
This is how the beds come.

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Re: Recycled bike work stand
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2013, 10:14:57 pm »
Pure genius.......I'm on the hunt for a hospital bed!
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Re: Recycled bike work stand
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2013, 10:22:23 pm »
Pure genius.......I'm on the hunt for a hospital bed!

Might be some more coming up soon Mark ;)

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Re: Recycled bike work stand
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2013, 10:29:52 pm »
Great idea stan would save my back allot of greif. Are the ones coming up in Ballarat , if so I would love one Stan I'm in Geelong but will make the treck up cheers Andrew
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Re: Recycled bike work stand
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2013, 10:00:58 am »
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Might be some more coming up soon Mark Wink
If possible can you keep me in the loop Stan? I may be able to throw a carton of Melbourne Mud at you for the lead. ;)
« Last Edit: July 12, 2013, 11:05:45 am by firko »
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Re: Recycled bike work stand
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2013, 11:32:35 am »
Why would you get one?, get 2 so when your tired you can have a sleep... ;D....brilliant idea by the way .
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