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Outstanding idea! Well done.

For those who missed it, adapting a $30 Bike Repair Stand for use as a big pad. Here's a link to the main thread:

https://www.rocketryforum.com/showt...apable-Launch-Pad-for-30!&highlight=aldi+bike

This one is only sold by Aldi (yes, the "mostly" Grocery store), and only 2-3 times a year. These went on sale in late April and by now most stores are sold out. But they may have them again in the Fall.


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Easily tilted for loading.

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The adapter for holding a rod, 1" PVC pipe using a Drill Chuck. An adjustable Clamp Lever grabs onto it (Orange clamp) as intended for grabbing a Bike. Also can grab onto a rail directly.

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First flight off the pad, a very large Tri-F-O Pyramid on a G.

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EACH leg has a span of 28", very wide and sturdy. May not look as big in the above photo.

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More pics how-to, and video at the link near the top of this post.
 
I made this tower about 20 years ago . . . 9" Outside Diameter PVC . . . Lightening Holes were made with a "Doorknob Hole Saw" & a 3/8" electric hand dril.
Everytime I see a picture of your tower I start to drool. Looks great.
 
Here are my pads. The large one is made with pvc pipe. The blast deflector is a 8" AR500 gong. The two small pads are 1/8 and 1/4 rods.
 

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