On 10/15/20 8:09 PM, Three Jeeps wrote:
I built a work bench years ago (~5' wide, 30" deep). Basic 2x4 framing and 3/4" plywood desk top with ESD shelf on top of that, + 3-4 shelves above desktop for equipment location.
One thing I wanted was a mechanism to raise/lower the entire desk, from say 28" to maybe 36".
I looked at some hydraulic mechanisms that would do the job, but crazy expensive.
Any one have pointers to more cost effective resources? Pointers appreciated.
TIA
john
Picture a very light version of one of these.
https://www.palletforks.com/industrial/shop-cranes/12-ton-adjustable-steel-gantry-crane-shop-lift/840041.html?scid=scbplp840041&sc_intid=840041&mscl kid=45eda7e5c382150bf31ef86d38571f86&utm_source=bi ng&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SC%20Shopping%20-%20NB%20-%20Desktop&utm_term=4580840326356013&utm_content=S C%20Shopping%20-%20NB%20-%20Desktop

OR https://preview.tinyurl.com/y6rx8tu4

Could you make something from garage door opener parts?
Trailer jacks?
http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/13000086/images/195356-bulldog-trailer-jack-square-tube-5000-sidewind.jpg
A portable shop crane that could be used for other things?
https://www.toolots.com/foldable-hydraulic-shop-crane-4400lbs-max-capacity-amatek-scp2000.html?cid=389572081&msclkid=851e2e316a371c1 20eb271b81332d028&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&u tm_campaign=everytings%20-%20shopping&utm_term=4581252644184726&utm_content= everything

OR https://preview.tinyurl.com/yysu4ksp

There are these fine things. We call them come alongs.
https://www.toolots.com/4400-lbs-wire-rope-grip-puller.html?cid=389572081&msclkid=f9d2c4c8a5211208 66e59b41deb77e7a&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&ut m_campaign=everytings%20-%20shopping&utm_term=4581252644184726&utm_content= everything

OR https://preview.tinyurl.com/y36uwxje

Lowes has something called a kayek storage hoist.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Fleming-Supply-Fleming-Supply-Kayak-Storage-Hoist-Set-of-2-Pulley-and-Strap-System-to-Lift-Canoes-SUPs-and-Ladders-to-the-Ceiling/1002549008?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-bing-_-pla-_-151-_-1002549008-_-0&kpid&placeholder=null&msclkid=28a5657c2a071a3784 763af557367098&gclid=28a5657c2a071a3784763af557367 098&gclsrc=3p.ds

OR https://preview.tinyurl.com/yxlagdyb