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Title: Propping up a machine
Post by: Spanky on July 08, 2016, 03:01:03 AM
What do y'all use to prop it up to remove the legs?  Round here they use bits of wood, but I can't help thinking something there must be a more elegant and less precarious way. 

Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: ddstoys on July 08, 2016, 03:18:53 AM
Milk crates work well when you don't have a trolley ;).
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: 4_amusement_only on July 08, 2016, 03:50:09 AM
Saw Horses work well for doing stuff without its legs on also
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: goodolddays on July 08, 2016, 11:28:00 AM
+1 for saw horses .. thats what I always use
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: ddstoys on July 08, 2016, 03:36:54 PM
+1 for saw horses .. thats what I always use

You boys are doing alright for space if you have too to keep saw horses lol
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Brettski on July 08, 2016, 03:37:33 PM
I have a box I made that is on wheels, it is also my work bench but allows me to get machines out of the wagon and wheel them into the house, I can then take the legs on or off while it sits on top.
I also have draws in it for tools and parts etc, the other end has a flap that lifts up and locks into place creating a bigger work bench. Inside that end is where I keep power tools etc.

You see I do not have a shed, all my messy stuff is done outside (weather permitting) on this box the rest is done inside in my office that I have converted into a type of workshop but not practical for the painting, sanding and general timber work.

So this box is basically my workshop, trolley, storage everything!

But the saw horses are generally the best idea for quick temporary use.

Cheers: Brettski... :)
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Spanky on July 08, 2016, 07:25:24 PM
Might try making one of these http://www.pinballnews.com/learn/pinballjack/ (http://www.pinballnews.com/learn/pinballjack/)
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Retropin on July 08, 2016, 07:38:31 PM
I still resort to the tortoise approach to move into position in the line up more often than not.. on all fours and lift machine to move with my back.
When putting on legs.. stand machine on its back and put front legs on.. tilt forwards and prop back up with a bar stool to add back legs.
When moving cross the garden to the shed I rope in my daughter boyfriend to lift the heavy end.. he's so keen to make a good impression that he jumps at the chance to help
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: goodolddays on July 09, 2016, 03:46:43 PM
I still resort to the tortoise approach to move into position in the line up more often than not.. on all fours and lift machine to move with my back.
When putting on legs.. stand machine on its back and put front legs on.. tilt forwards and prop back up with a bar stool to add back legs.
When moving cross the garden to the shed I rope in my daughter boyfriend to lift the heavy end.. he's so keen to make a good impression that he jumps at the chance to help

LOL at the daughter's boyfriend Nick . Too funny.

 
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Jim Jam on July 10, 2016, 01:48:45 AM
Modified old computer chairs
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: DSB on July 10, 2016, 03:29:01 PM
Cheap folding saw horses work for me.
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: pinball god on July 10, 2016, 07:25:57 PM
Used wife but she's had back surgery now so have invested in a trolley  &^&
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: v8racefan on July 10, 2016, 08:57:13 PM
I have used saw horses before, these days my red trolley works a treat.
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Brettski on July 27, 2016, 06:56:44 PM
Here is my other trick for this! LOL WH&S nightmare!! ;)

Cheers: Brettski... :)

Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Boots on July 28, 2016, 11:16:22 AM
Here is my other trick for this! LOL WH&S nightmare!! ;)

Cheers: Brettski... :)



Next step Brett is to combo the desk drawer set with the jack :)
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Brettski on July 28, 2016, 02:32:52 PM
Here is my other trick for this! LOL WH&S nightmare!! ;)

Cheers: Brettski... :)



Next step Brett is to combo the desk drawer set with the jack :)

LOL thanks for tip! now I know how to deal with the back legs, thanks!  @@*

Brettski... :)
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: JRK1971 on August 25, 2016, 09:44:28 PM
I made a trolley out of some old tube steel lying around in the shed & an old trolley jack. Bought some wheels on ebay. Took a while to do, but i can move the machines around easily. I never got round to finishing it off & painting, but it works fine. Reckon you could do the same with a scissor jack
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Brettski on August 25, 2016, 11:50:13 PM
That looks great! unfortunately I am not equipped to make anything like that so well done! :)
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: Mr Pinbologist on August 26, 2016, 09:32:36 AM
Here is MY result of a few afternoons last week of building a second trolley!

I found the trolley jack under the house that my housemate left there when she moved out so i put it to use (hence its ratty appearance compared to the silver painted metal of the trolley) :D
I had initially built it with using a scissor jack in mind but changed to the hydraulic jack at the last minute when i wasn't happy with how it worked.

Most of the metal used was either given to me or i already had it laying around, the only things i had to buy were the castors, a few bolts and a can of hammered metal spray paint!
Title: Re: Propping up a machine
Post by: goodolddays on August 28, 2016, 11:29:33 AM
Looks great Mitch  ^^^

Shame I don't have the know how or tools to do this sort of stuff