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I am not sure if this is the proper place to open this thread or not. Being 83 years old, with both hips replaced and on oxygen 24 hours a day I have a problem. I don't know if other decrepit old @#$%^s have this problem or not. My Band saw is more than I can handle. My wife goes into hysterics when she sees me trying to lift it off the SS or trying to get it back on.
I went to Harbor Freight and bought a "Deer hunter type" block and tackle and proceeded to make me a swinging arm out of a piece of aluminum rectangle stock and a door hinge. Attached it to the shop door header.
Seems to work OK just need to remember to remove it before I open the door

Don G

Good going! Where's there's a will, there's a way!

Nice job! But wouldn't it just have been easier to tie up your wife?

I greatly respect your tenacity and your ingenuity. I don't need the hoist just yet but I believe it might be time to start rounding up the parts.

ATTA BOY, Don!!

Great to read about octogenarians still at woodworking! Nice to read about your determination to overcome your challenges. Keep on Keepin' on! my ol' buddy!

Youare an inspiration and GIVE ME STREGTH! At least in the head!

Many people miss the usable space above a garage door. You noticed that space and installed a very necessary lift. That's a better alternative than a shelf.

KUDOS SIR!!!

Not gonna ask about a jointer or planer.