Hang on to your wrenches Ladies!

[HillSlugger]

Absolute cheapest repair stand, that works great for most (but not all) things, is to use the beams in your unfinished basement to hang the bike from the ceiling. You can use rope or webbing with hooks or heavy rubber shock cords. Here's an example.

Deb,
How'd this project end up?

[DebW]

Deb,
How'd this project end up?

Do you mean the 3-speed? I managed to remove the adjustable and fixed BB cups by heating with a torch. I treated the bare frame with rust remover internally and externally. It's ready to go back together as soon as I get some time. Then I'll rebuild the 3-speed hub and replace both rusty rims. I need to pay a visit to Harris Cyclery for parts. I've decided to rebuild with the frame as-is (bent fork, one bent seat stay) and see if it rides OK.