Wingstands Update

Hi,

Anyone have any thoughts on the current state of the art for light, compact wingstands. I've reviewed all of the threads from the last few years as well as looking at various websites. Just wondering if there are any new entrants to the market.

FWIW, I absolutely LOVE the old Wings and Wheels wingstand from the early 2000s that came in kit form. Cheap, light, simple, and incredibly robust. I could probably see fabricating and powdercoating the two key parts (top cluster and the leg support unit) if I had the time... which I don't. If anyone wants to sell a used one (or two) I'd be interested.

P3

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 4:35:47 PM UTC-8, Papa3 wrote:
Hi,



Anyone have any thoughts on the current state of the art for light, compact wingstands. I've reviewed all of the threads from the last few years as well as looking at various websites. Just wondering if there are any new entrants to the market.



FWIW, I absolutely LOVE the old Wings and Wheels wingstand from the early 2000s that came in kit form. Cheap, light, simple, and incredibly robust. I could probably see fabricating and powdercoating the two key parts (top cluster and the leg support unit) if I had the time... which I don't. If anyone wants to sell a used one (or two) I'd be interested.



Simple, sturdy, light, inexpensive and readily available at any Home Depot
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Fl...934/100618242#

Hi,

That Home Depot stand does look like a good option. Has anyone used one as
a wing-stand?

Paul Remde
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On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 4:35:47 PM UTC-8, Papa3 wrote:
Hi,



Anyone have any thoughts on the current state of the art for light,
compact wingstands. I've reviewed all of the threads from the last few
years as well as looking at various websites. Just wondering if there
are any new entrants to the market.



FWIW, I absolutely LOVE the old Wings and Wheels wingstand from the early
2000s that came in kit form. Cheap, light, simple, and incredibly robust.
I could probably see fabricating and powdercoating the two key parts (top
cluster and the leg support unit) if I had the time... which I don't. If
anyone wants to sell a used one (or two) I'd be interested.



Simple, sturdy, light, inexpensive and readily available at any Home Depot
http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Fl...934/100618242#

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 7:40:48 PM UTC-8, Paul Remde wrote:
Hi,



That Home Depot stand does look like a good option. Has anyone used one as

a wing-stand?



Paul Remde

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On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 4:35:47 PM UTC-8, Papa3 wrote:

Hi,







Anyone have any thoughts on the current state of the art for light,

compact wingstands. I've reviewed all of the threads from the last few

years as well as looking at various websites. Just wondering if there

are any new entrants to the market.







FWIW, I absolutely LOVE the old Wings and Wheels wingstand from the early

2000s that came in kit form. Cheap, light, simple, and incredibly robust.

I could probably see fabricating and powdercoating the two key parts (top

cluster and the leg support unit) if I had the time... which I don't. If

anyone wants to sell a used one (or two) I'd be interested.







Simple, sturdy, light, inexpensive and readily available at any Home Depot

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Fl...934/100618242#

Several guys at CalCity including myself for several years now. Not a one problem.
6PK

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 9:06:46 PM UTC-7, 6PK wrote:
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 7:40:48 PM UTC-8, Paul Remde wrote:

Hi,







That Home Depot stand does look like a good option. Has anyone used one as



a wing-stand?







Paul Remde



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"6PK" wrote in message



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On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 4:35:47 PM UTC-8, Papa3 wrote:



Hi,















Anyone have any thoughts on the current state of the art for light,



compact wingstands. I've reviewed all of the threads from the last few



years as well as looking at various websites. Just wondering if there



are any new entrants to the market.















FWIW, I absolutely LOVE the old Wings and Wheels wingstand from the early



2000s that came in kit form. Cheap, light, simple, and incredibly robust.



I could probably see fabricating and powdercoating the two key parts (top



cluster and the leg support unit) if I had the time... which I don't. If



anyone wants to sell a used one (or two) I'd be interested.















Simple, sturdy, light, inexpensive and readily available at any Home Depot



http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Fl...934/100618242#



Several guys at CalCity including myself for several years now. Not a one problem.

6PK

I had the tightening handle on the vertical adjust clamp break on one. Otherwise no other issues.

Frank Whiteley

On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 10:12:09 PM UTC-5, 6PK wrote:
On Wednesday, January 15, 2014 4:35:47 PM UTC-8, Papa3 wrote:

Simple, sturdy, light, inexpensive and readily available at any Home Depot

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Fl...934/100618242#

I've seen a bunch of them around. My main objection is that they don't fold down nearly as small as the old Wings and Wheels design. You could fit two of the W&W wingstands in an 8" ID tube for storage (i.e. a length of PVC pipe). With all of the crap that starts to end up in our trailers, compact breakdown is important (at least to me).

P3

I use one and so does another club member. Because I like having a "redundant back-up to critical systems" I drilled three holes in the sliding upright and have a tethered locking pin to insert in them to back up the friction clamp. We both made contoured foam pads for the top plate which fit nicely into the contours of the wing underside. This holds the wing nice and steady during rigging. I actually like it better than the genuine Cobra wingstand the club 505 has.

I've also used the same stand with the club Twin Astir. If it can hold one of those solid concrete wings steadily a 15 meter ship is a breeze!

My favorite is still the Pearl C900 Cymbal stands. Has that perfect feel of quality and are flexible in height.

TT

Am 16.01.2014 01:35, Papa3 wrote:
Hi,

Anyone have any thoughts on the current state of the art for light, compact wingstands. I've reviewed all of the threads from the last few years as well as looking at various websites. Just wondering if there are any new entrants to the market.

FWIW, I absolutely LOVE the old Wings and Wheels wingstand from the early 2000s that came in kit form. Cheap, light, simple, and incredibly robust. I could probably see fabricating and powdercoating the two key parts (top cluster and the leg support unit) if I had the time... which I don't. If anyone wants to sell a used one (or two) I'd be interested.

P3

Another alternative ist this type:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Workforce...C43/202530462#

I use two of those since several years. Lightweight, durable, easy to
store.

I took off the top roller and replaced it with a piece of suitable foam
insulation for heating pipes. Also reinforced the thread for the fixing
clamp when it became worn out, since then no problem at all. I use it
during assemply as well as for supporting the wings during tie-down when
leaving the plane assembled overnight.

--
Peter Scholz
ASW24 JE

On Thursday, January 16, 2014 1:00:55 AM UTC-8, Peter Scholz wrote:
Am 16.01.2014 01:35, Papa3 wrote:

Hi,



Anyone have any thoughts on the current state of the art for light, compact wingstands. I've reviewed all of the threads from the last few years as well as looking at various websites. Just wondering if there are any new entrants to the market.



FWIW, I absolutely LOVE the old Wings and Wheels wingstand from the early 2000s that came in kit form. Cheap, light, simple, and incredibly robust. I could probably see fabricating and powdercoating the two key parts (top cluster and the leg support unit) if I had the time... which I don't. If anyone wants to sell a used one (or two) I'd be interested.



P3



Another alternative ist this type:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Workforce...C43/202530462#



I use two of those since several years. Lightweight, durable, easy to

store.



I took off the top roller and replaced it with a piece of suitable foam

insulation for heating pipes. Also reinforced the thread for the fixing

clamp when it became worn out, since then no problem at all. I use it

during assemply as well as for supporting the wings during tie-down when

leaving the plane assembled overnight.



--

Peter Scholz

ASW24 JE

Another good one from HomeDepot just cover with felt, rubber or carpet.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Fl...934/100618242#



Richard
Craggy Aero LLC