Have you thought about copying a motorcycle lift ? Puff
I had planned on making my planer stand short enough so I could
> slide it under my so-called workbench, out of the way. I had also
> planned on it being low enough so I could sit while using it. =20 >=20
> The first part of that went well enough. The second part, not so
> well. Seems it puts it so low, it's not comfortable to use. =20 >=20
> Yes, the simple way would be to make the stand taller. However,
> that means it would have to be taking up valuable space. My shop is
> small. So, I'm thinking I've got to come up with something so I can
> still store it under the bench.
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> First I thought of some kind of lift, or elevating, stand.
> Couldn't come up with anythng that was reasonable, or affordable.
> Google didn't yield any gems either. Then, one thought was making a
> stand that would lean, with a support, with wheels, so it could be = slid
> under. One thing, it would then stick out from under the bench,no = major
> biggie. Second, the damn thing is to heavy for me to set upright, and
> lean back, with my back like it is. Several other ideas, about the = same > results.
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> Thought of buying one of those small block and tackles, that can
> lift up to about 300 lbs. But, that would be the only use for it,
> possibly, and didn't really feel like putting out the $. Then thought
> of a come-along, which would work, and be handy to boot. =20
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> Finaly thought are to just make a small block and tackle, easy
> enough, and plenty of screp plywood. Then just make a new stand, with = a
> shelf on the front, so the planer can be lifted up, the stand slid = under
> it. Then, when finished, lift the planer, slide the stand back, lower
> the planer to the shelf, and slide the whole package under the bench. = I
> may have to buy some dowels, and possibly some rope, but would be the
> only out of pocket expenses. I'll just hook the block and tackle to = one
> of the rafters. Hmm, may have to buy a hook too, but probably not, I
> can probably come up with something.
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> Now all I have to do is figure just how high I want it this = time,
> and make the stand, and, block and tackle. No prob. =20
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> It's a lot more fun figuring out how to do things like that, then
> just to buy the parts. Life is basically good.
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> JOAT
> It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.
> - Pete Maccarrone
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> Life just ain't life without good music. - JOAT =20
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> Some tunes I like.
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