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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 01:53 AM
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Awhile back a CF member posted details of a stand he built to hold wheels while he cleaned/polished them. The stand had rollers used to rotate and secure the wheels as they were polished. I’d like to make one like it, but I can’t find his post. Can anyone help?
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 08:29 AM
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Subscribed. I remember seeing it too, it was made with wood and casters, but I can't remember who posted it.
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 10:32 AM
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In the past many years ago, I've seen a metal version, which actually looked like a mini engine stand with a hub mounted. I just did a quick Google search and couldn't find anything like I remembered, but I'd bet if you checked some of the Car Detailing Forums, you'll get a few ideas.
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mrmagloo
In the past many years ago, I've seen a metal version, which actually looked like a mini engine stand with a hub mounted. I just did a quick Google search and couldn't find anything like I remembered, but I'd bet if you checked some of the Car Detailing Forums, you'll get a few ideas.
it was ply wood with 4 fixed casters mounted on it, i am sure 3" or 4" casters would work just fine

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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
it was ply wood with 4 fixed casters mounted on it, i am sure 3" or 4" casters would work just fine
I realize that you guys are taking about some home made wooden version. I'm simply adding that I've seen what I think was a commercially available metal version that might be worth looking for.
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 11:38 AM
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I used two empty milk crates stacked on each other to it get high enough not to hurt my back.....it wasnt very sophisticated or elegant at all
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 12:45 PM
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https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/hardline-deluxe-rollastand?kclid=2c75c829-1576-4afb-83d3-dab2ba1a1dd8&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvezZBRDkARIsA DKQyPn5v_Lxx04sJ4njRaRa1l-Xx0TXzJU2gVTtkla9Yva5QwYi6wyflZwaAqnREAL w_wcB


use those wide rollers for feeding wood on to table saw

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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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i never thought of using these.....i have like 4 of them
https://www.amazon.com/Haul-Master-Capacity-Roller-Stand/dp/B00MI1EQX6/ref=lp_256399011_1_8?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1530636663&sr=8-8 https://www.amazon.com/Haul-Master-Capacity-Roller-Stand/dp/B00MI1EQX6/ref=lp_256399011_1_8?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1530636663&sr=8-8

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For those you with Table Saw... this is a rather innovative approach:


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Originally Posted by FrankLP
For those you with Table Saw... this is a rather innovative approach:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQ4zx7mXaic
I like cleaning the wheels the best I can but F' that
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Here's another... a bit different approach to the Table Saw idea:


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[QUOTE=bobs77vet;1597528145]
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I like the idea of the motorcycle wheel roller. It might work on the CCWs I have. If not, I’ll use it to lub the chain on my ‘95 Honda Magna. Thanks Bob.
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the idea of spinning a 20 lb wheel at 3450 rpm scares the crap out of me
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Old Jul 3, 2018 | 09:40 PM
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Hope that is what you are looking for. It really does work well. Cheap to make as well.
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Originally Posted by Black 03 Z06
Hope that is what you are looking for. It really does work well. Cheap to make as well.
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That’s it! Thanks a lot. Great pictures. I really appreciate this.
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Thanks for adding the pics. I remember those pics when they first were posted, but apparently didn't save the pics to a file. Got it now.
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