A cylinder head stand is a fixture used to support automotive or motor cycle cylinder heads off a workbench surface to enable most forms of service or repair, such as valve work or head cleaning, and assembly. Some models are free standing; others are designed to be held in a vise, supporting the cylinder head up and away from the workbench and allowing clearance for exhaust and/or intake manifolding to be left on the heads (preferrable when working on many front wheel drive four cylinder engines).