EasyJimbo
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 11:57 AM |
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Supporting your chassis
Hi
Can anyone point me in the direction to what you are using to support your chassis while building. I know I could use axle stands, but I wonder if
anyone lese uses bench stands under the floor of the chassis, which then sits on these one at the front and one at the rear. Can anyone recomend where
to get these from and what they are called?
thanks
J
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marmot0
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 12:05 PM |
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http://www.screwfix.com/prods/23565/Hand-Tools/Workbenches-Trestles/Sawhorse/Fatmax-Telescopic-Metal-Sawhorse-Twin-Pack
Used these no problems, just think about how you get it off them when you finish
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dunk3
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 12:06 PM |
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chassis stands
i bought mine from b&q they are the stanley fat max saw horse with adjustable legs they will surport up to 2500lb per pair . £30 each
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Paul TigerB6
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 12:11 PM |
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I've got some similar to the Screwfix ones. Some foam pipe lagging on the top is worthwhile to protect the chassis finish
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Stuart_B
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 12:11 PM |
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i got a pair of saw horse from b and q for £25the pair and done the job great.
stuart
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EasyJimbo
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 12:15 PM |
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thanks Guys, I see the cheaper ones only have 250KG capacity, is this enough for a rolling chassis..?
J
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jollygreengiant
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 12:18 PM |
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I made wooden horse for about £15.
They got passed on to a second builder.
Beware of the Goldfish in the tulip mines. The ONLY defence against them is smoking peanut butter sandwiches.
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iank
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 12:26 PM |
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I'd say make your own from 2x4 rather use the cheap plastic ones.
Horror Story of Plastic stands breaking
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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drlloyd
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 01:08 PM |
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Locost method - Old Car Tyres!
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James
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 04:12 PM |
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My plastic stands broke too when I dropped the chassis whilst rotating it on my own! 
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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mcerd1
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 04:34 PM |
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I made my own out 50mm steel box & angle - they're really solid
I wrapped some strip I found rubber round the tops to save scrapeing the chassis
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Hellfire
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 05:26 PM |
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Milk crates. They're incredibly strong, cost nothing and can be handed back to your milkman when you've finished with em. 
Phil
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Ian D
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 07:44 PM |
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I also used the saw horses from screwfix. Went to 4 when I fitted the engine in. Best thing is they create a good working height for you.
Ian
 
Rescued attachment car on stand.JPG
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Michael
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| posted on 26/9/08 at 08:23 PM |
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Has been on Home Made Wooden Saw Horses (normaly made from roof or floor joists.
Currently on Axle stands, set at the highest, which leaves car about 17" from the ground.
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MautoK
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| posted on 30/9/08 at 07:50 PM |
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I made a table/framework about 8 ft x 3 ft x 3 ft out of speedframe with wood planks to protect the paintwork.
Saved no end of backache! I already had the speed frame, otherwise would have made a similar frame from 4 x 2.
He's whittling on a piece of wood. I got a feeling that when he stops whittling, something's gonna happen. (OUATITW/Cheyenne)
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MikeR
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| posted on 3/10/08 at 11:46 AM |
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I went to B&Q and bought two of the 10 pound work mate equivilents. Put the 1" lump of MDF reinforced with steel ontop of it and build the
chassis on that.
They'll take 250kg and have a margin of safety build in. For what i did, i was ok. If you're worried get three, one at teh front, one in
the middle and one at the rear.
Biggest problem you'll have is getting the car off them.
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iank
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| posted on 3/10/08 at 12:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
I went to B&Q and bought two of the 10 pound work mate equivilents. Put the 1" lump of MDF reinforced with steel ontop of it and build the
chassis on that.
They'll take 250kg and have a margin of safety build in. For what i did, i was ok. If you're worried get three, one at teh front, one in
the middle and one at the rear.
Biggest problem you'll have is getting the car off them.
Biggest problem is they can break if they see any significant twist well below their SWL.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Simon
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| posted on 6/10/08 at 12:30 AM |
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I used the floor till I had running gear fitted, then mounted it on its wheels.
Can't get much more Locost than that
ATB
Simon
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coozer
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| posted on 7/10/08 at 07:53 PM |
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Give it a round of applause, not much more support needed IMO.
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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