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I saw a video of a very simple retractor system fitted to a saw bench using either one or two scissor jacks. I have been collecting jacks but can't locate the video again....spent hours on it. lolNo its just you
Its a very good idea but it would be better in metal IMO
But then he is probably restricted by what tools and materials he has to work with.
I've seen the same principal used on hospital beds.
slim_boy_fat
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A decent enough idea, but his voice had me almost nodding off........
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Thats a bad thing if I am trying to copy it quickly...lolThat's a bad thing?Seems effective enough, but not overly complex.
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With a bit of thought and some metal work skills I'd have thought all that mechanism could be built into the base of the machine with just a small hex pin sticking out to put a handle on for lifting.
I'd end up tripping over that plywood base.
I'd end up tripping over that plywood base.
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Hi, Whilst I'm not dissing his woodworking skills which are obviously good, making things like that in wood end up being bulky and clunky. In metal it would have been a lot more compact and therefore discrete and arguably better. An example of the strengths and weaknesses of the different materials.
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This is what I am trying to establish. I have paid for some plans as I think the guy puts a lot of effort in to make my life easier from support@carlholmgrenwoodworking.com but he also uses wood so I need to sideways engineer things for my use. I have 27 castor wheels to collect in the morning so it should be all systems go after that.
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27 castors ?? What you planning on moving ?, your whole house ?
He didn't say they were all the same size......
you ain't seen my workshop...lol27 castors ?? What you planning on moving ?, your whole house ?
you nearly never got to see it again...ever. I had a fire today.
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you nearly never got to see it again...ever. I had a fire today.
At least there was a (ex)Fireman on site?
Edit: hope it was nothing major.
It was touch and go basic school boy errors don't do as I do do as I say sort of thing. rushing and trying to keep too many people happy.
whilst welding the spatter dropped between some cans of oil and put small holes in them. it also ignited some nylon (hessian type bags) and worst of all a plastic Broom.
I saw it when I heard the flames and ran round and used hosepipe from front of house.
obviously I did not panic but acted swiftly that made all the difference......by the way my fire extinguisher is empty and waiting to be refilled.
yeah I know but " it always happens to some one else" not this time. 