Fresh Goods Sunday - Part 1 - Park Tool PCS-10 Repair Stand

This is Part 1 of a 4 week Fresh Goods Sunday report. I have one repair stand which was bought many years ago and has served well. It has been used to build many a bike over the years and was used to carry out a vast range of repair jobs, but the one problem i have got is it dosent fold down so storing it is a problem. Time for a new one which can fold away for easier storage - there are numerous different manufacturers / models on the market but i choose Park Tool - PCS-10 model. Its listed features ticked all my requirement boxes and was on special offer at the time of buying. The rrp is £150 nad paid £97.87 inc next day delivery. When it landed it was a smallish box with plenty of loose parts. I thought it might have come pre assembled just to fold out. Not to worry, approx 10mins later it was assembled and tested. Its not a lightweight stand but feels very stable and sturdy in use. Angus tested it out with Arrans BMX but not done any repair jobs yet. I will report back on how it performs in a few months time. Below are some photos of the stand. Here is Park Tools blurb - 

The PCS-10 has all the features of our popular PCS-9 Home Mechanic Repair Stand but with special upgrades to make set up, take down, and use faster and easier. The PCS-10 works well with many recumbents and bikes with odd shaped tubing.

Cam-type clamp allows single action clamping of tubes 7/8” to 3” (24mm to 76mm). Clamping pressure is fully adjustable and jaw covers are replaceable (part #1185K)
Quick release height adjustment (39” to 57”, 99cm to 145cm)
Folds to 41” (104cm) for portability and storage
Three-point leg system with reinforced center yoke for superior stability
Base when open forms a triangle of 36” (92 cm) x 36” (92 cm) x 45” (115 cm)
Composite top tube for smooth 360-degree clamp rotation
Spring buttons lock folding legs in place
Exclusive receiver pod accessory system integrated into the top tube and height adjustment collar to allow easy installation of PTH-1 Paper Towel Holder
Approximate weight 25 lbs
NOTE: The maximum weight holding capaicty of the PCS-10 is 45 kg (100 lb.). However, this assumes the weight is centered over the legs

PART 2 - to follow next Sunday