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Title: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Dennis Toth on June 07, 2022, 08:57:41 AM

Guys,
Anyone use a piano keyboard stand as a field bench or plane holder? I've seen several "X" style adjustable versions that look like it would work. I hate having to work on a ship on the ground and these "X" style stands fold nicely to fit into the car. Seem with some foam pipe insulation would be good to sit the plane on or add a board as a bench? If you use this, what suggestions do you have for selecting one?

Best,      DennisT

Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Tim Wescott on June 07, 2022, 09:22:15 AM

I saw one of the scale guys using one at the Northwest Regionals this year.  It looked pretty handy.

Thinking about it, you'd want to consider what would happen if the wind was blowing.

Quite a few of our top stunt guys around here use PVC pipe contraptions to the same end; they only hold the plane up about a foot off the ground, but you could pick your height.

Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Dennis Toth on June 07, 2022, 09:50:12 AM

Tim,
Thanks for the input. Your comment about the wind got me thinking that maybe we would need to have some PVC tubing slipped on the bottom cross legs to add tip stability. That might make using a less expensive light weight stand possible.

Best,    DennsT

Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Peter in Fairfax, VA on June 07, 2022, 09:57:38 AM

I have a PVC rack for the car.  Also, I have a folding card table.  For some tasks, I sit at the table.  For standing work, I put the rack on the table.  With my rig, worst case wind scenario is a plane directly on the table that blows off.

Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Dennis Toth on June 08, 2022, 01:43:21 PM

Did a little bit of local Music Store search and found a great used stand for $15. I added some pipe foam cover and a few zip ties and we are good to go. This stand can adjust to various heights and is well built, weighs about 15#. It folds flat and fits nicely across the back of my car. Now I don't have to bend over or get wet knee caps to fuel or install batteries.

Best,    DennisT

Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Dennis Toth on June 08, 2022, 05:06:51 PM

Another photo with the plane in place. Works well and is adjustable in height.

Best,   DennisT

Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Rick Campbell on June 09, 2022, 10:05:13 AM

Works superbly. Got mine off of Craigslist for short money. Pipe insulation on the top part as shown above. Stole the idea from Joe Daly!

Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: RC Storick on June 09, 2022, 12:07:14 PM

I have been using one for the last 4 years


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Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Ted Fancher on June 09, 2022, 02:45:27 PM

Quote from: Dennis Toth on June 08, 2022, 05:06:51 PM

Another photo with the plane in place. Works well and is adjustable in height.

Best,   DennisT

Wow!  all that and drop tanks under each wing.  Betcha' it'll fly all day on one fill up!  H^^ H^^ H^^ H^^ H^^

Ted

Title: Re: piano keyboard stand as field bench
Post by: Dennis Toth on June 09, 2022, 04:14:33 PM

Actually, laser canons.

Best,  DennisT