DFP Stability when designing a cockpit

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I want to make something for my wheel as right now I am using a very uncomfortable table setup, but sadly I am not ready to commit to an all out cockpit just yet, so I am thinking of something similar to the wheelstation, small and usable but also can be put away.

At the moment I am torn between a between the legs post type design and a frame kind of design. The frame certainly seems like it would be more stable, but also more bulky and harder to keep small and storable.

The bar between the legs seems naturally like it will take less room, but also seems like when rallying with the dfp it will not hold up well...

So what do you all think?
 
Just a suggestion here but look online at Sears. They have a portable tool stand that works quite well. It's what I'm using until I finish building my driving seat and the best part about it is that it's sturdy, folds up, and it also makes a great portable tool stand. Just think when you go better you still have a table that can be used for something even if it's to set "stuff" on. Big enough for all wheels strong enough for table saws,miter saws and more.Just might have to do something for the pedals I have mine on a board set at an angle with some "tool box drawer liner" stapled on the top to keep the pedals from sliding around, also stapled some liner on bottom to keep from sliding on a rug. I'm using a cheap folding metal chair as I don't want to invest in another one since I'm building another one right now.
 
thanks, I assume you mean this one? http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00922269000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

$40 seems a bit much but then again if it's a solid table maybe it's worth it anyway...

I found the PVC method is going to be cheap ($12 all said and done) so I am going to give it a try, in the meantime I will see if they have that at my local sears to get a feel for it so I can have it as an alternative. Thanks for the tip!
 
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thanks, I assume you mean this one? http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00922269000&vertical=Sears&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes

$40 seems a bit much but then again if it's a solid table maybe it's worth it anyway...

I found the PVC method is going to be cheap ($12 all said and done) so I am going to give it a try, in the meantime I will see if they have that at my local sears to get a feel for it so I can have it as an alternative. Thanks for the tip!
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Yes that is the one I'm using as I said it also makes a great Junk table also.
 

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