On 10/16/2020 06:41 AM, Dean Hoffman wrote:
On 10/16/20 7:19 AM, TimR wrote:
On Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 9:09:44 PM UTC-4, 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

Do you need the whole 5 feet by 30 inches raised, or would a smaller
amount work?

You could build a sturdy box, 8 inches high and two feet square, With
corner posts that extend into index holes on your current bench. Set
it on top when you need the height, toss it under the bench when you
don't.

That would be much simpler than any ideas I had. What about a
hinged, flip down shelf, with legs on the outside edge?


It's a little pricey:

https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Stan...dp/B07QCNL73Y/

There are less expensive adjustable desks that may have a suitable
mechanism to cannibalize.