Well, the weather finally turned nice and I was able to work in the garage. So, I got the lift assist that I had just received out of the box and inventoried the parts. Everything was fine except they sent a 3/8" lock washer instead of the 5/16" lock washer that was supposed to have been in the package. No problem, I just went to my parts cabinet and pulled one out.
I took my laptop out with me and between Nick's video and the instructions sent in the lift assist package, I put it together in about 30 minutes. What a beautiful thing that lift assist is. Even with the head stock all the way over to the left, it practically lifted into the vertical by itself.
I'm not as old as Dusty and some of the other folks -- only almost 70 -- but if I live to 80 or more, this is the best thing I could have bought. If there are folks who don't have one, I strongly urge you to get one the next time they are on sale.
GeorgeM
Lift Assist
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Lift Assist
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rjent
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Re: Lift Assist
They are great, you will love it. Do you have a Mark 7?
Dick
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
1965 Mark VII S/N 407684
1951 10 ER S/N ER 44570 -- Reborn 9/16/14
1950 10 ER S/N ER 33479 Reborn July 2016
1950 10 ER S/N ER 39671
1951 jigsaw X 2
1951 !0 ER #3 in rebuild
500, Jointer, Bsaw, Bsander, Planer
2014 Mark 7 W/Lift assist - 14 4" Jointer - DC3300
And a plethora of small stuff .....
"The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Benjamin Franklin
Re: Lift Assist
No, I bought a used 1973 Mark V.rjent wrote:They are great, you will love it. Do you have a Mark 7?
GeorgeM
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reubenjames
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Re: Lift Assist
The older gentleman I bought a motor from today asked if I had the list assist for my PowerPro. I told him I did not but had heard good things. I think he really wanted to be talked into it. He actually contacted me again later to inquire if I had any SS parts to sell. If I see him again I will pass along this review.
Alec S.
1985 Mark V upgraded to 520 and Power Pro (SN 000527)
1983 Mark V Shop Deputy (SN 163487)
1982 Mark V headstock (SN 122265)
1949 (?) 10 ER in transition to dedicated drill press (SN 18677)
11" Band Saw (Aluminum Table System upgrade) (SN 34026)
4" Jointer (SN 02-18-98)
6" Belt Sander (SN 19012)
18" Jig Saw (SN 17407)
20" Scroll Saw (SN 010593)
12" Thickness Planer (SN 10406)
Strip Sander (SN pending)
DC3300 Dust Collector (SN 102088)
1985 Mark V upgraded to 520 and Power Pro (SN 000527)
1983 Mark V Shop Deputy (SN 163487)
1982 Mark V headstock (SN 122265)
1949 (?) 10 ER in transition to dedicated drill press (SN 18677)
11" Band Saw (Aluminum Table System upgrade) (SN 34026)
4" Jointer (SN 02-18-98)
6" Belt Sander (SN 19012)
18" Jig Saw (SN 17407)
20" Scroll Saw (SN 010593)
12" Thickness Planer (SN 10406)
Strip Sander (SN pending)
DC3300 Dust Collector (SN 102088)
Re: Lift Assist
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the lift assist. It does exactly what SS says it will do.
John & Mary Burger
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Eagle's Lair Woodshop
Hooper, UT
Re: Lift Assist
I never said there was anything wrong with it. I implied that it was better than advertised.jsburger wrote:There is absolutely nothing wrong with the lift assist. It does exactly what SS says it will do.
GeorgeM
Re: Lift Assist
Took mine off for a period of time to make some 45 deg cuts. That function is lost when the lift assist is installed. Besides the PP is about 20 lbs heavier than the standard headstock and I am not getting any younger. ( I will be 76 in July) However, the lift assist is a great asset.
Bill V
Bill V
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dusty
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Re: Lift Assist
I too am in my 70's and not getting any younger. I too appreciate the lift assist though right now I have it off (laying on my work bench in pieces).
However, I do not understand your declaration that you "took it off to facilitate 45° cuts" (not a quote). Please explain.
However, I do not understand your declaration that you "took it off to facilitate 45° cuts" (not a quote). Please explain.
"Making Sawdust Safely"
Dusty
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JPG
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Re: Lift Assist
Remember Ed's thread?dusty wrote:I too am in my 70's and not getting any younger. I too appreciate the lift assist though right now I have it off (laying on my work bench in pieces).
However, I do not understand your declaration that you "took it off to facilitate 45° cuts" (not a quote). Please explain.
Long pieces will not clear the base casting since the table carriage range is restricted.
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Goldie(Bought New SN 377425)/4" jointer/6" beltsander/12" planer/stripsander/bandsaw/powerstation /Scroll saw/Jig saw /Craftsman 10" ras/Craftsman 6" thicknessplaner/ Dayton10"tablesaw(restoredfromneighborstrashpile)/ Mark VII restoration in 'progress'/ 10E[/size](SN E3779) restoration in progress, a 510 on the back burner and a growing pile of items to be eventually returned to useful life. - aka Red Grange
Re: Lift Assist
Nice thread, and testimonial, George! When I lose more muscle mass will definitely buy one. Probably can't stay lucky forever.
Octogenarian's have an earned right to be a curmudgeon.
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Chuck in Lancaster, CA