Windshield Repair Forum

I am thinking about building a stand for my practice screen. Just wondering if any of you have done this and if so, can you share some pictures of your setup? I was originally thinking PVC but I am open to suggestions. I am tired of using my mechanics rolling seat to do repairs while the screen leans up against the garage wall.

Roo, we use various stands in our training room, supply me with your email address and I'll be sending you some images.
You may wish to send me the details via the pm option here on the board.

I have made PVC stands, wood stands, and the metal stands we typically use now. PVC is cheap, light, and once you have your pattern figured out very quick and easy to make. I like wood the best as they can be made to accommodate any sized windshield, but we needed something that we could take apart and lay flat for shipping. The metal stands work great for that are very easy to assemble. I'm attaching photos of a PVC stand for small windshields, a PVC stand for a large windshield, an adjustable 2 pc wood stand set, and an aluminum take apart stand for small windshields.

a great post Brent....I can use one of these in my stall.... thanks

Thanks Brent!

Does Delta sell the aluminum ones?

The part number is WS100 and the price is $55. They work great for the 20 x 20 practice windshields we use but like I said, the wood ones work better if you will be varying the size of the glass, and really look nice as well. We don't sell them as we don't have an in house wood shop and there is not a big enough demand for them to have massed produced for us.

okay, I haven't been able to locate flat squares like you guys use in training....wish I could. I need something that will support an entire windshield. Looks like I am headed to the Home Depot for some PVC!

Roo wrote:okay, I haven't been able to locate flat squares like you guys use in training....wish I could.

Just go down to a glass shop and ask for flat lami glass at what ever size you want. they may even give you their cutoffs. It also makes a good time to get to know them and what you do.

Good idea. Those are the kind of ideas that can set you apart from your competition. Keep up the good work.