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I have several DIY projects in mind, that i want to build to compliment my workshop.. And yes, i well know that i can buy finished products to do the job, but I've got the time and expertise and DIY is my way within reason..
M/C lift/table.... Air v's hydraulic... Have fitted many "rams" (i dont think i should have said that) to equipment in a past life and know SFA about rams/jacks and related pressure and sizes..
I have looked at many "pictures" of lift tables and sussed the mechanics of the frame... I have a 20t jack that works on its side but would require 539 pumps to full extend it, so it is not on top of the list.....
Air Rams.... I have a basic w/shop compresser that will pump to ~140-50 lbs, but now nothing about air rams... I have heard that you can use a HYD ram in place of an Air Ram ? is this correct ?? If so the stroke and volume will need to be whatever and the leverage will need to right on (or variable) to lift a 300+kg cruiser (safety factor)...
I havent googled Air Ram/Hyd Ram capacitys sizes cos i would never understand the math's
Making the table and frame is easy for me and cos im lazy a turn of the air tap to lift the table sound really nice to me..
Also if there are any "Plans/Drawings" for lift tables out there that are shareable that would also help me to decide.. I have seen various designs on the net for a few dollars but in most cases i didnt like them so therefore i will pursue this avenue>>
M/C lift/table.... Air v's hydraulic... Have fitted many "rams" (i dont think i should have said that) to equipment in a past life and know SFA about rams/jacks and related pressure and sizes..
I have looked at many "pictures" of lift tables and sussed the mechanics of the frame... I have a 20t jack that works on its side but would require 539 pumps to full extend it, so it is not on top of the list.....
Air Rams.... I have a basic w/shop compresser that will pump to ~140-50 lbs, but now nothing about air rams... I have heard that you can use a HYD ram in place of an Air Ram ? is this correct ?? If so the stroke and volume will need to be whatever and the leverage will need to right on (or variable) to lift a 300+kg cruiser (safety factor)...
I havent googled Air Ram/Hyd Ram capacitys sizes cos i would never understand the math's
Making the table and frame is easy for me and cos im lazy a turn of the air tap to lift the table sound really nice to me..
Also if there are any "Plans/Drawings" for lift tables out there that are shareable that would also help me to decide.. I have seen various designs on the net for a few dollars but in most cases i didnt like them so therefore i will pursue this avenue>>