[Brent Deines]

Delta Kits sells windshield repair practice stands from time to time, as do some of the other windshield repair suppliers. Ours are a bit different than most as they break down into 4 parts without the use of tools. All parts are flat and only about 3/16" thick, so it can easily be shipped or even stuffed into a suitcase if necessary.

We used to make our own using PVC pipe. That works reasonably well, but is a bit more of a puzzle to put together and a tad on the bulky side, even when broken down. I also didn't think they looked quite as nice. Still, you can make one yourself out of PVC for just a few bucks and a trip to your local hardware store. They are lightweight and can be pained if you want them to look a little nicer. Unless you plan on giving windshield repair demonstrations on a regular basis, a PVC stand is certainly not a bad option.