Discussion Skid Clamps by Random Heli

CSpaced · 03-08-2013, 08:35 AM

I came across something yesterday that I couldn't believe I hadn't seen before. It was definitely one of those moments where once you had seen something you wondered why nobody had come up with this idea before!

Random Heli have developed some awesome skid clamps, which can be used to hold your heli securely no matter where you want to put it. The first thing that came to my mind was on the shelf in the back of my truck when transporting, but the guys at Random Heli have taken it one step further. Can you say heli art? How about storing your helis in a dramatic way at home on your wall? Or even on the ceiling? If you can screw the skid clamps into it you can store your heli on it! They even show a heli mounted to a tree!

Where ever you want to store your heli, these skid clamps will definitely help you do it, so check out random heli at www.randomheli.com!

CSpaced · 03-08-2013, 08:38 AM

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rcrus · 03-09-2013, 10:23 AM

This is so clever... When I have to arrange all so-much-space-occupied-helicopters, I was thinking of this idea. Now it's actually come true, I definitely buy some.
Only that I'm hesitant drilling my wall...do you think of something can work without drilling, like something with a 3M tape (that they use to hang picture without drilling)

CSpaced · 03-09-2013, 04:54 PM

I don't think I would trust any tape to hold my precious helis

Bigugly · 03-09-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CSpaced

I don't think I would trust any tape to hold my precious helis

It could be a new manuver... wife slam the door tailslide into the carpet

bsbauman · 03-11-2013, 01:02 PM

I use the 3m hooks and tape to hold wingbags, but I also would not attempt with tape unless it is a small heli.
Some 3m tape and hooks work well up to about 7 lbs, but I am not sure I would trust a 500 or larger frame to it...

flyalan · 03-11-2013, 04:20 PM

I installed those yesterday on my home made bed slide in the truck. The are a fine product. Easy to install and work great.

CSpaced · 03-11-2013, 04:26 PM

What did you make the slide out of?

flyalan · 03-11-2013, 04:58 PM

I used some 1/2 cabinet quality ply as a base. Added a 2x4 mounted to the plywood on each side the length of the bed (adjacent to the wheel wells). I mounted 12 - 2" rollers on the 2x4's (6 on each side). This acts as the slide wheels. I used another piece of 1/2 ply as the actual slide. It is reinforced from front to back with another 2x4 (on edge). These act as guides also and keep the slide centered between the rollers. Another wheel was added from a frame pointing downwards at the rear. This one keeps the slide from flipping up in the back when pulled out all the way.
I did shorten the slide portion so I could place the generator and a tote between it and the tailgate. I made this a tight fit so the tote actually prevents the slide from moving rearward while driving.

I also added a shelf. I just purchased an ARE topper with side windows. The shelf comes in handy! I even had room for my canopy and it can actually be loaded on and off from the side window if needed.

Photos below!

Chris, Come on over to Nashville some weekend and we will build you one!

CSpaced · 03-11-2013, 06:48 PM

Dude! That's pretty schnazzy! I like what you did there... giving me ideas!

03-08-2013, 08:35 AM	#1
CSpaced Spam Killer! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 2,536	Skid Clamps by Random Heli I came across something yesterday that I couldn't believe I hadn't seen before. It was definitely one of those moments where once you had seen something you wondered why nobody had come up with this idea before! Random Heli have developed some awesome skid clamps, which can be used to hold your heli securely no matter where you want to put it. The first thing that came to my mind was on the shelf in the back of my truck when transporting, but the guys at Random Heli have taken it one step further. Can you say heli art? How about storing your helis in a dramatic way at home on your wall? Or even on the ceiling? If you can screw the skid clamps into it you can store your heli on it! They even show a heli mounted to a tree! Where ever you want to store your heli, these skid clamps will definitely help you do it, so check out random heli at www.randomheli.com! Attached Thumbnails 33.2 KB · Views: 942 __________________ Chris Mulcahy

03-08-2013, 08:38 AM	#2
CSpaced Spam Killer! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 2,536	Pics: Attached Thumbnails 77.3 KB · Views: 133 70.6 KB · Views: 303 37.9 KB 102.2 KB · Views: 106 68.1 KB · Views: 109 68.2 KB 70.1 KB 63.4 KB 39.3 KB 79.5 KB 103.4 KB 100.2 KB __________________ Chris Mulcahy

03-09-2013, 04:54 PM	#4
CSpaced Spam Killer! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 2,536	I don't think I would trust any tape to hold my precious helis __________________ Chris Mulcahy

03-11-2013, 04:20 PM	#7
flyalan Fixed Pitch Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 37	Skid Clamps I installed those yesterday on my home made bed slide in the truck. The are a fine product. Easy to install and work great. Attached Thumbnails 130.8 KB

03-11-2013, 04:26 PM	#8
CSpaced Spam Killer! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 2,536	What did you make the slide out of? __________________ Chris Mulcahy

03-09-2013, 10:23 AM	#3
rcrus rcrus.com Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: United States, MD, Riverdale Park Posts: 1	This is so clever... When I have to arrange all so-much-space-occupied-helicopters, I was thinking of this idea. Now it's actually come true, I definitely buy some. Only that I'm hesitant drilling my wall...do you think of something can work without drilling, like something with a 3M tape (that they use to hang picture without drilling)

03-11-2013, 01:02 PM	#6
bsbauman Coaxial Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 10	I use the 3m hooks and tape to hold wingbags, but I also would not attempt with tape unless it is a small heli. Some 3m tape and hooks work well up to about 7 lbs, but I am not sure I would trust a 500 or larger frame to it...

03-11-2013, 04:58 PM	#9
flyalan Fixed Pitch Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 37	I used some 1/2 cabinet quality ply as a base. Added a 2x4 mounted to the plywood on each side the length of the bed (adjacent to the wheel wells). I mounted 12 - 2" rollers on the 2x4's (6 on each side). This acts as the slide wheels. I used another piece of 1/2 ply as the actual slide. It is reinforced from front to back with another 2x4 (on edge). These act as guides also and keep the slide centered between the rollers. Another wheel was added from a frame pointing downwards at the rear. This one keeps the slide from flipping up in the back when pulled out all the way. I did shorten the slide portion so I could place the generator and a tote between it and the tailgate. I made this a tight fit so the tote actually prevents the slide from moving rearward while driving. I also added a shelf. I just purchased an ARE topper with side windows. The shelf comes in handy! I even had room for my canopy and it can actually be loaded on and off from the side window if needed. Photos below! Chris, Come on over to Nashville some weekend and we will build you one! Attached Thumbnails 116.5 KB 63.7 KB 65.1 KB 73.6 KB 88.4 KB 110.9 KB 110.4 KB 71.5 KB 114.0 KB

03-11-2013, 06:48 PM	#10
CSpaced Spam Killer! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, NC Posts: 2,536	Dude! That's pretty schnazzy! I like what you did there... giving me ideas! __________________ Chris Mulcahy

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