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Gil · 10-23-2009, 05:28 AM

I am about to start my first 50cc assembly / build and I realise my work bench and cradle won't be suitable for anything over the 1.20 size nitro’s I’m used to. (I assume I still need a cradle)

The bench I've solved with a solid blank door on two trestles. It's good because I can dismantle it and store the three pieces in the garage.

Can anyone advise where to get a large cradle or how to build one please? Location Sydney Oz.

I have to date bought my larger planes RTF and have a 2.6m I’d like to modify too. So need to cater for both 50cc and 100cc.

Many Thanks
Gil

dpoles · 10-23-2009, 05:38 AM

subscribed...I am in the same boat

bruno · 10-23-2009, 05:41 AM

Hi Guys ,
take a look at this and the next episode ;
http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-...e-torsion-box/
It will be big and bolted together but that's the only way to have a straight table ...
Greetings,
Bruno .

TROYS PIT-BITCH · 10-23-2009, 06:33 AM

I have been looking for the same sort of thing

Patrick H · 10-23-2009, 08:50 AM

Mine cost $400,000, but work payed for them. They also kept the electron microscope.

I got them when I was assembling a 100cc yak and was amazed it was a perfect fit

.

RollingHarrier · 10-23-2009, 10:31 AM

I use this

as a table to work on 'planes. Just the right height and lets you easily walk around it. Just cover the top with a 2 " piece of foam.

Bunky F. Knuckle · 10-23-2009, 12:53 PM

PVC is light weight, and easily storable and transportable, if needed.

phippsj · 10-23-2009, 02:20 PM

I use a Robart Super Stand: http://www.robart.com/Tools.aspx

This will hold up to a 2.6m plane, without wings. Probably should use two at a time. Not too expensive.

Gil · 10-23-2009, 08:43 PM

bruno,
Way over the top for an assembly. I don't have time for scratch builds. Maybe in 10yrs.

Patrick H,
I am off to Bunnings this morning to see if I could get a large, really thick polystyrene sheet to use to make something similar to what you have.

RollingHarrier,
That is such a cool and simple idea. That is similar to the trestles I have. I would only need to take the door blank off (my table top) and adjust the clamp leafs.

Jim in Dallas,
Thanks, I couldn't find this one. I now see they're available in Australia for about AUD$34 +postage.

Many thanks all
I now have several options, for one of which I already have the equipment. I’m off to Bunnings to see if they have the polystyrene sheet.
All the best
Gil

jamesrxx951 · 10-23-2009, 08:57 PM

i just built this for my 30% @ 35%ers. cost about $10 to build and very sturdy and easly made. when your done remove a couple cross brace screws and it folds up. i use carpet pad for pading the airplane from rash. i think i make a tray for the center section to hold some tools.

2walla · 10-23-2009, 10:01 PM

I made a cradle and attached to a steel sawhorse. Cost under 30 bucks and only takes half hour to build. Legs fold up and you can take it to the field as a stand too..

TROYS PIT-BITCH · 10-23-2009, 10:56 PM

You can also use a Folding Change Table for babies

Stirlo_new · 10-24-2009, 07:46 AM

I found my fold away lader was perfect for up to 2.6 airframes.

Stirlo_new · 10-24-2009, 07:49 AM

Pics

Gil · 10-24-2009, 11:08 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Stirlo_new
	I found my fold away lader was perfect for up to 2.6 airframes.

Now I just happen to have one of them.
Lateral thinking.

10-23-2009, 05:28 AM	#1
Gil Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 287	Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes I am about to start my first 50cc assembly / build and I realise my work bench and cradle won't be suitable for anything over the 1.20 size nitro’s I’m used to. (I assume I still need a cradle) The bench I've solved with a solid blank door on two trestles. It's good because I can dismantle it and store the three pieces in the garage. Can anyone advise where to get a large cradle or how to build one please? Location Sydney Oz. I have to date bought my larger planes RTF and have a 2.6m I’d like to modify too. So need to cater for both 50cc and 100cc. Many Thanks Gil __________________ Pilot-RC Yak 54 87" DA 50 Composite ARF Extra 260 DA 170 Next Projects - DA 60 & DA 120 - what airframes?

10-23-2009, 05:38 AM	#2
dpoles Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: United States, NY, Ithaca Age: 47 Posts: 295 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes subscribed...I am in the same boat __________________

10-23-2009, 05:41 AM	#3
bruno Uber Contributer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Opwijk Belgium Age: 40 Posts: 191	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes Hi Guys , take a look at this and the next episode ; http://thewoodwhisperer.com/episode-...e-torsion-box/ It will be big and bolted together but that's the only way to have a straight table ... Greetings, Bruno .

10-23-2009, 06:33 AM	#4
TROYS PIT-BITCH Damo wishes he was like me Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WAGGA WAGGA Age: 27 Posts: 1,514	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes I have been looking for the same sort of thing __________________ COMP-ARF EXTRA 330SC - DA 150 RE3's JR ALL ROUND JR - only way to fly DESERT AIRCRAFT AUSTRALIA rcworld.com.au

10-23-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
Patrick H I need more space Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 200k from home Posts: 827	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes Mine cost $400,000, but work payed for them. They also kept the electron microscope. I got them when I was assembling a 100cc yak and was amazed it was a perfect fit. Attached Thumbnails 146.3 KB · Views: 139

10-23-2009, 10:31 AM	#6
RollingHarrier RC 'Aholic! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT USA Posts: 1,809 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes I use this as a table to work on 'planes. Just the right height and lets you easily walk around it. Just cover the top with a 2 " piece of foam. __________________ www.stansphotos.com

10-23-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
Bunky F. Knuckle I'm done!!! Your loss! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TFC Posts: 3,335	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes PVC is light weight, and easily storable and transportable, if needed. __________________ Insert witty comment here

10-23-2009, 02:20 PM	#8
phippsj Shut up and Fly! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,060	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes I use a Robart Super Stand: http://www.robart.com/Tools.aspx This will hold up to a 2.6m plane, without wings. Probably should use two at a time. Not too expensive. __________________ Jim in Dallas

10-23-2009, 08:43 PM	#9
Gil Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 287	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes bruno, Way over the top for an assembly. I don't have time for scratch builds. Maybe in 10yrs. Patrick H, I am off to Bunnings this morning to see if I could get a large, really thick polystyrene sheet to use to make something similar to what you have. RollingHarrier, That is such a cool and simple idea. That is similar to the trestles I have. I would only need to take the door blank off (my table top) and adjust the clamp leafs. Jim in Dallas, Thanks, I couldn't find this one. I now see they're available in Australia for about AUD$34 +postage. Many thanks all I now have several options, for one of which I already have the equipment. I’m off to Bunnings to see if they have the polystyrene sheet. All the best Gil __________________ Pilot-RC Yak 54 87" DA 50 Composite ARF Extra 260 DA 170 Next Projects - DA 60 & DA 120 - what airframes?

10-23-2009, 08:57 PM	#10
jamesrxx951 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: toledo ohio Posts: 6,695 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes i just built this for my 30% @ 35%ers. cost about $10 to build and very sturdy and easly made. when your done remove a couple cross brace screws and it folds up. i use carpet pad for pading the airplane from rash. i think i make a tray for the center section to hold some tools. Attached Thumbnails 163.2 KB · Views: 53 167.8 KB · Views: 49 168.2 KB · Views: 26 __________________ AW .60-.90 profile AW 100cc extra 300 DA120 re2's AW 150cc extra 300 DA 170 re3's JR guidance 11X NCFR imac blazing star products http://tntlandinggear.com/ http://www.rcaircraftcomponents.com/

10-23-2009, 10:01 PM	#11
2walla Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Walla Walla Wa Posts: 1,162	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes I made a cradle and attached to a steel sawhorse. Cost under 30 bucks and only takes half hour to build. Legs fold up and you can take it to the field as a stand too..

10-23-2009, 10:56 PM	#12
TROYS PIT-BITCH Damo wishes he was like me Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WAGGA WAGGA Age: 27 Posts: 1,514	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes You can also use a Folding Change Table for babies __________________ COMP-ARF EXTRA 330SC - DA 150 RE3's JR ALL ROUND JR - only way to fly DESERT AIRCRAFT AUSTRALIA rcworld.com.au

10-24-2009, 07:46 AM	#13
Stirlo_new Compy 40% 260 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canberra Age: 31 Posts: 197	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes I found my fold away lader was perfect for up to 2.6 airframes.

10-24-2009, 07:49 AM	#14
Stirlo_new Compy 40% 260 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canberra Age: 31 Posts: 197	Re: Construction Cradle for 2.2m - 2.6m planes Pics Attached Thumbnails 90.6 KB · Views: 28 71.6 KB · Views: 87 63.1 KB · Views: 56

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