"Larry Jaques" wrote in message
Thanks, Keith. Building one is much preferable to buying one.

You're welcome and I agree!

Questions:
What clearance are you using for the base-to-lift platform?

If I understand what you're asking, it's 8" from the top of the base to the
bottom of the lift platform. The jack I used is 8" when fully retracted.

Are the slides greased, or do they need it?

They're not but it would probably be a good idea. Or just a light oil. I
think it would help the lift platform drop back down more easily more than
anything.

Do you have plans to electrify it using a gear motor?

I don't but the guy that bought the 2nd one does. He told me before I built
it that he wants to put a jeep rear end on it to gear it way down and then
motorize it. Seems like a bit of overkill to me but it's his now so he can
do whatever he wants with it. :-)

Best Regards,
Keith Marshall


"I'm not grown up enough to be so old!"