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Pondo also shared his tubafore method
This is how I like to set mine up.
"You can see I have a 2x under the bottom bracket shell and a 4x under the top of the seat post tube for support. Then position the long 2x4 to where it's just under the dropout for max leverage.
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Before I make any adjustments I measure the distance between the dropouts. Then I kind of bounce on the end of the 2x4, in a controlled manner, a few times and measure again. When I've got it spread half way to the new dimension I flip the frame over and do the other side. You might do the string to check for alignment 1st as one side may need more adjusting than the other.

If you need to bring it back in a little you can just set up your lever under the bottom dropout and use the same process."
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Lol he also gives a bit of warning:
"You don't want to go back and forth too much like I did with this frame. On already weak tubing it can make it weaker. I wasn't worried about it on this old frame. It's a 24" and I plan to replace the rear triangle with a 26" at some point. I've had to do some rear triangle adjusting on most of my build off frames so far and this method works pretty well for me."
 
Made a tire repair station. I like a bucket and putting the wheel on it's side to do tire work. I've been stacking two buckets to have it at a comfortable work level. Found this plant stand on the roadside and made upper and lower platforms. Bolted a bucket to the top one. Bolted a steel organizer to the side.

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I store my tubes and rim strips inside.
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With the lid off the wheel lays very secure.
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I keep a spray bottle of soapy water, stem core remover , valve caps and stems along with other tire tools.
 
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Thanks for sharing. That's a sweet setup, really nice workstation. Only suggestion I could make, is a magnetised tray in the bucket, above the stored tubes, to catch any dropped bearings (if you plan to do hub work on there)
 
Thanks for sharing. That's a sweet setup, really nice workstation. Only suggestion I could make, is a magnetised tray in the bucket, above the stored tubes, to catch any dropped bearings (if you plan to do hub work on there)
I've been throwing a towel in there to catch items. Your idea would be much better.

I was looking in thrift shops for a round tubular stool but then saw this planter stand thrown out.
 
Thanks for sharing. That's a sweet setup, really nice workstation. Only suggestion I could make, is a magnetised tray in the bucket, above the stored tubes, to catch any dropped bearings (if you plan to do hub work on there)
I cut down another 5 gal. Bucket and made a catch all. Thanks for the idea. 👍
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