Hi Druff1
I'm the fellow who recommended the Engine-Starting Safety Stand shown on the first page of this. Did you by chance use my plans? Have any trouble with the plans? I never do anything to the engine from the front, except start the engine while using my Engine-Starting Safety Stand. Once the engine starts I move to the rear so I can safely remove the glow plug battery from the rear of the engine, away from the prop. This has to be an absolute must! I also adjust the high speed needle valve from that position. If the low speed needle valve needs adjusting (all of my engines are 2 cycle OS 46FX or AX) I stop the engine, adjust the low speed valve, and start the engine. If others have built my Engine-Starting Safety Stand why not post your experience here; it may encourage others to build and use the stands. I'm a grandfather myself. Having cut myself at least 7 times over the years, I consider the prop a very dangerous thing.