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Lift- Assist upgrade
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 3:10 pm
by ryanbp01
I'm thinking of upgrading my Lift-assist to the new PowerPro Cylinder for the eventual upgrade. Has anyone else done this with their existing non-PowerPro headstock?
BPR
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 3:17 pm
by JPG
ryanbp01 wrote:I'm thinking of upgrading my Lift-assist to the new PowerPro Cylinder for the eventual upgrade. Has anyone else done this with their existing non-PowerPro headstock?
BPR
You must really really really want to know since ya posted it 3X!:D
Be aware that the 'rising out of the coffin' will be more effective!:eek:
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 5:45 pm
by ryanbp01
JPG-
Thanks for the heads-up! I didn't know I posted it 3X! Anway, thanks for letting me know.
BPR
Lift assist
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:25 pm
by mgbbob
I just received my shopsmith email for today and the lift is now on sale. Check it out.
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:29 pm
by wa2crk
BPR
I have the old lift assist and I also have the PP headstock. I do not find it to be a problem for me. It requires a little more effort due to the increased weight of the PP but not a lot. With the headstock at the center of the way tubes I can still lift it with little effort and I am 70 years old.
Bill V
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:56 pm
by fjimp
wa2crk wrote:BPR
I have the old lift assist and I also have the PP headstock. I do not find it to be a problem for me. It requires a little more effort due to the increased weight of the PP but not a lot. With the headstock at the center of the way tubes I can still lift it with little effort and I am 70 years old.
Bill V
Clearly Bill is younger, stronger and more agile than I am. For which I congratulate him. Yes it is highly worthwhile. Without it I would be unable to lift the Power Pro headstock to drill press position. Truly an investment worth making. Fjimp
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 12:50 pm
by michaeltoc
ryanbp01 wrote:I'm thinking of upgrading my Lift-assist to the new PowerPro Cylinder for the eventual upgrade. Has anyone else done this with their existing non-PowerPro headstock?
BPR
I also have a PowerPro with the original cylinder, and it works fine. I would caution you on putting the upgraded cylinder on a non-PowerPro headstock. While it may raise very easily - trying to lower it will be difficult as you don't have the extra weight of the PowerPro to offset the strength of the cylinder.
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:38 pm
by ryanbp01
Michael-
Thanks for the advice. I'll wait until I have the money saved up for the PowerPro upgrade.
BPR
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 8:46 pm
by damagi
What are the dimensions of the under Mark V clearance with the lift assist installed? I am considering building a under-mount cabinet, so I'm thinking about making it somewhat modular such that if I get the lift-assist at some point I can just remove one section and have it still work?