The Test Stand on post #20 is a new cabinet grade plywood CNC router cut kit available from RC Showcase. It may be finished as you wish, is of interlocking construction that only requires to be screwed and glued. We do not yet have it posted on our website, but stay tuned.
We also have as an accessory the very beefy, 3/4" CNC machined 6061 aluminum multi ajustable engine mount. For those serious about bench running engines of course!!
This test stand is strong enough to run the ZDZ 420 opposed 4 cylinder or RCS 400 radial engines and will accomodate setups with canisters or tuned pipes easily.
Test Stand- $175.00
Aluminum multi adjustable mount- $225.00
Give us a call if intetested in a test stand that is admittedly over engineered for that extra margin of safety.
Thanks,

Mike... plywood stand looks nice. I thought it had to be comercially made and if it wasn't it should be. Do you have any pictures of the CNC machined mount?

Bill Vail
www.RCScreenProtectors.com

Mike,

Thanks for the info on your stand. More options are always better, but it's a bit rich for my wants at this time. Looks like a first class piece of equipment, though.


Mark

Black & Workmate 225 with a solid top and a 1 1/2 x 8 piece bolted vertically on the top...The engine faces the side with the step....I'm on the second one in 20 years ..First one lasted 16 years.....

Ralph,

That is probably where I will end up. I've got the Workmate and it will be easy to make up a stand that clamps into it. Easy to store and handle and just add weight until it won't move under power... Good to hear the Workmate holds up under the vibration loads.

Thanks,
Mark

Great minds think alike
Mine is a $11.99 copycat bench from Lidl, sand bag for ballast if needed. Folds and fits in the car for testing at the field. Not quite 16 years yet, but am sure it ill go through many more.