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Old 02-09-2008 | 09:09 PM
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From: Smyrna, DE
Default RE: Build-It -Yourself Test Stand Plans?

My test bench is a little more crude than what many of you guys have posted here but I have found it to work. I used some stuff from remodeling my house. I took a piece of 1 1/4" x 12" x 36" bull pine and squared it up on the table saw. Made a small plate about 4" x 4" and a couple triangular pieces fastened to the back for more support. I mounted an engine mount to this and then drilled the center out for the fuel lines. Used an old piece of threaded rod with a clevis to attach to throttle. A broken prop cut down and rounded on one side mounted to an bent alum back plate with a bolt and wing nut. I strapped the fuel cell down with a bungie cord on top of foam. Its not real fancy and I know it needs modifications but for my first test stand it has served well. I didn't have much time and wanted to use what i had laying around. When I have some time I will put together a nice stand. Like usual no time and tons of things to do. I love this hobby and tinkering is half the fun for me. I made a nice field kit but need to build the revised edition now.

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