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Too_Many_Tools
 
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Default Adjustable Shop/Die Table

The point about the danger of an over extended boom is well taken.

The base of this table will be built like a scaled down stacker
similar to this example...

http://www.chdist.com/ecommerce/eCom...06&parent_id=0

I am considering making the lift such that the table or boom can be
implemented separately, in other words the table or boom can be
removed and the other attachment inserted. The boom would extend only
slightly beyond the center point of the lift. While that would limit
its reach, it would insure stability.

It also occurred to me that one can weight the bottom of the cart down
(I happen to have a concrete slab of the right size looking for a
home) to help stabilze the cart.

Keep the comments and suggestions coming folks. These ideas apply to
alot of shop furniture that we all use.

TMT



Peter T. Keillor III wrote in message . ..
On Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:16:09 -0400, Bob Engelhardt
wrote:

Too_Many_Tools wrote:
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I am also designing in a detachable boom ...


You'll have to be real careful here to keep the table from tipping
over. The boom is going to be like a lever on the table. The
combination of boom length and load can't exceed the combination of the
weight and size of the table. The exact calculation depends upon the
geometry of the table and boom. Bob


What he said. Combining disparate functions in one device often leads
to doing no function well, the car-boat, car-plane, motor-sailer, and
swiss army knife come to mind. You might be better served by one of
those fold-up engine hoists and the table. (I didn't bring up
3-in-1's for fear of The Wrath of Ted).

Pete Keillor