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Old 9th June 2011 | 14:57
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Hey All,

Need assistance, need to try and get hold of some Main rotor blade stands.
I have seen the Fir tree style on the internet, but can't find them now. Required for multiple blade storage, but not sure who sells them, any ideas ?

to be used with R22 and A109 Blades.

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Old 9th June 2011 | 15:56
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I guess this would be for some sort of maintenance setup? Could you not knock something up out of timber? It's essentially a series of racks, probably covered in felt or some other anti-ding material, right? This would be even easier if you had a conveniant wall to bolt the whole lot to.

Or am I misunderstanding what you're looking for?
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Old 9th June 2011 | 16:58
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I agree, make your own.
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Old 9th June 2011 | 18:44
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or alternatively find a local blacksmith/Fabrication shop for the metal ones.
a joinery shop for the wooden ones
I am sure they will appreciate the business and a tailor made option too.
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Old 9th June 2011 | 23:09
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Mmmm ...

AND ... try to get the thing fitted with good fully castoring (with brakes) wheelset ... its really so much easier to bring the blade rack to/from the machine then risk damage by carrying awkward\heavy blade sets to a wall mounted rack.


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Old 12th June 2011 | 06:14
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Another idea is if you have a spare bit of wall available is to make up a rack that is bolted/welded to the side of the building and the blades stack into that. Out of the way, compact, tidy.
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Old 12th June 2011 | 10:50
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You could always use a couple of old "plonking racks" after the users have passed on. There was a photograph which I can't seem to copy that went with it, an old codger flat out on a lazy boy, glass of plonk stashed between his legs.



A new craze has been invented – it’s called “plonking”. You plonk yourself down in a chair with a glass of plonk and get someone to take your photograph. Apparently it’s a real hit with the over 60’s.





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Old 12th June 2011 | 10:57
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If you have a suitable wall, you can even use ladder storage brackets. Many of them come with suitably soft foam surfaces.
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Old 12th June 2011 | 15:11
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We can make what you want wall, floor, or trolley style,

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