Invisible & Inexpensive Power Lift

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Invisible & Inexpensive Power Lift

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I ran across a 72" heavy duty closet rod yesterday that was only 55". Someone had cut of a section (quite smoothly) and returned it for a refund. HD sold it to me for $10. I cut it to fit inside the way tube and wrapped duck tape 12" from the end so I can pull it out to the tape and raise the headstock to upright.
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Great idea.
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And that idea will also work on a 10E/R.
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Just goes to show that great minds do think alike.

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Absolutely fantastic, Ron. In addition to being a craftsman, you have shown that you have writing skills, camera skills, production skills and you are a great vocalist. I watched the entire presentation twice and will probably do it again.

I like your shop too. A video tour would be fun. :)

Right now I have to go check on a tube that fits the hole in the tie bar.
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I perform the change over 10 times per day. Who needs a gym? :D
Not really.
Sweet idea.
Thanks to db5 and Ron!!
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I also think thick walled PVC pipe will work but will leave it up to the engineers to determine if it will meet the stress test.
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dusty wrote:Absolutely fantastic, Ron. In addition to being a craftsman, you have shown that you have writing skills, camera skills, production skills and you are a great vocalist. I watched the entire presentation twice and will probably do it again.

I like your shop too. A video tour would be fun. :)

Right now I have to go check on a tube that fits the hole in the tie bar.
Sorry, that is not me or my shop. I think he is our member. idcook, though.
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Regardless of who, that was very well done and required much effort.

Also a healthy sense of humor was required.

I for one appreciate it all. Thank You.




I also note I am not the only one who thinks the Power Pro and an "A" headstock are made for each other.








Add a spring to the inner end of the lever, and it would pop out by itself(just enough to grab it).
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