The ingenuity using gas struts is awesome. I’ve electronic actuators to incorporate into projects. Price goes up but the cool factor is off the charts. Your wife might enjoy the push of a button type of action.
A video on building another one of these contraptions for your new chop saw would be sweet. Especially since I think it would need to be a bit more heavy-duty than this one due to load/stability for cutting. Very cool concept and a great way to free up space in the shop. Keep it up dude.
Really clever build! This gives me some ideas as I start to add tools in my workshop as well. I've got 14 foot walls and don't really need that height except in the middle. Hmmmm...
Your a fab genius. Some of the stuff you think up is amazing. The Table saw fab table and belt sander are ones I'm for sure going to build. And this if perfect. While my shop is a bit bigger then yours, storage space is still at a prime. Thanks for the great ideas keep them coming...
Nice idea and execution ! In the distant past when heavy wooden windows needed to be opened and closed. They had a rope secured to the top and there was a pulley at the top of the window frame. The rope was attached to a long narrow cast iron weight that was hidden in the wall. (Sash Weights) The weight acted as a ballast and assisted you in opening and closing the window so if it slipped from your hand it wouldn't break the window glass. In your project you would probably need to use a cable instead of a rope but you get the idea I'm sure. Love your channel
Well, after recently coming across your channel, and watching your weld table series, and a couple other videos, I subscribed, and picked up the same table saw to build my welding fixture table for a good, flat table, for upcoming build projects! Also picked up and did the tig pedal cord “clean up” with the 3/8” coil ari hose on my primeweld 225x. I definitely like seeing these “space savings” videos! Keep up the good work man!
Great idea. I like it - a lot! Would love to see your DIY fume extractor and also would love to see you make the swing down contraption for your chop saw.
Was thinking can maybe use two strings for the latch with like a pulley, along with a push stick of some sort to get into position, so neither of you have to get up on a stool? Awesome and great space saving thinking.
Could you add a spring like an attic door uses, to pull to door closed? I would think no need to push up then. Just pull down like an attic. I would still use the latch as a safety feature.
Just found your channel. Really enjoying it. 'Go build something' is my motto. How do you calculate the upper mounting point for those kinds of struts? I've used them in a couple applications for opening or closing things, but always just figured it out by trial and error vs actually having a clue why it ended up working.
If I'm being honest I can't say I used any special formula. I just kind of eyeballed it and got lucky . That's also the reason I drilled a bunch of holes in the bracket so I had options to try different geometry out. Thanks for watching, really appreciate the support 👊😎
Very nice build and a great idea to gain space. When the laser is renning is there any vibration that could cause a miss cut? Thank you for the informative video. Keep them coming.
Thanks ..The Gantry on it is very light so there's very little vibration. But I did also make a place that it can clamp in the down position in the event that is a thing 😎
*Automation*... Cheap harbor freight electric winch or even an old craftmatic adjustable bed linear actuator, you wouldn't need a step ladder. Taking it down you need to bend and twist yourself out if the way, looks uncomfortable.
Assuming this is a CO2 type laser, with mirrors and lenses that MUST be perfectly aligned, then this is a VERY bad idea. That kind of laser needs a solid place to sit and never be moved - otherwise it will never stay aligned. If its a diode type laser then maybe it won't be a problem? That I don't know...
Stop buying tools….or not. 😂
You are the first one that noticed 😂
The ingenuity using gas struts is awesome. I’ve electronic actuators to incorporate into projects. Price goes up but the cool factor is off the charts. Your wife might enjoy the push of a button type of action.
A video on building another one of these contraptions for your new chop saw would be sweet. Especially since I think it would need to be a bit more heavy-duty than this one due to load/stability for cutting. Very cool concept and a great way to free up space in the shop. Keep it up dude.
Really clever build! This gives me some ideas as I start to add tools in my workshop as well. I've got 14 foot walls and don't really need that height except in the middle. Hmmmm...
Excellent! Please show the chop saw thingy too when you make it! really great use of space
Thanks for watching and the feed back 😎👊
Thats a great idea. I think most of us are running out of space in our shops.
Great idea. Things like this make me wish that when i built my house I specified that the garage had no sheetrock in the cieling.
Nice use of space!
I know what my next project is going to be. I have a bike rack I need to do the exact same thing with. Thanks for the ideas!!
Oh, a bike rack version of this would be really cool 😎 thanks for watching
Nice! 👍
Good use of your space!
Pretty slick Alex . I didn't see the one where you got that unit, now I need to see that one . lol
Again! Creative ideas, great presentation, all around good stuff!
Thanks for watching appreciate the support 😎
Freakin awesome man! That is a great solution to a need in your shop. Well done!👍
Thanks..👊😎
Your a fab genius. Some of the stuff you think up is amazing. The Table saw fab table and belt sander are ones I'm for sure going to build. And this if perfect. While my shop is a bit bigger then yours, storage space is still at a prime. Thanks for the great ideas keep them coming...
Thanks for the support 😎👊
Nice idea and execution ! In the distant past when heavy wooden windows needed to be opened and closed. They had a rope secured to the top and there was a pulley at the top of the window frame. The rope was attached to a long narrow cast iron weight that was hidden in the wall. (Sash Weights) The weight acted as a ballast and assisted you in opening and closing the window so if it slipped from your hand it wouldn't break the window glass. In your project you would probably need to use a cable instead of a rope but you get the idea I'm sure. Love your channel
That would definitely work ..... Thanks for watching 😎👊
Awesome Build and very useful!!!😁Thanks for the video Alex😁👍🚜💨☀
Thank you for watching 😎
Awesome idea. Great execution.
Thanks for the support 😎👊
Good job. That's a great idea.
Well, after recently coming across your channel, and watching your weld table series, and a couple other videos, I subscribed, and picked up the same table saw to build my welding fixture table for a good, flat table, for upcoming build projects! Also picked up and did the tig pedal cord “clean up” with the 3/8” coil ari hose on my primeweld 225x. I definitely like seeing these “space savings” videos! Keep up the good work man!
Thanks for the support and the feedback 👊😎
Brilliant idea!
Super cool. This is a great idea!
Thank you. Appreciate the sport 👊😎
Great idea. I like it - a lot! Would love to see your DIY fume extractor and also would love to see you make the swing down contraption for your chop saw.
Thanks for watching and the feed back 😎
Agreed, a diy fume extractor would be dope. I been trying to think of ways to make one myself
Great job!
Great job...I'm sniping that basic idea for the new shop🦍👍🏼
Do it 👊😎
Was thinking can maybe use two strings for the latch with like a pulley, along with a push stick of some sort to get into position, so neither of you have to get up on a stool? Awesome and great space saving thinking.
Do it for the chop saw, it'll be good.
Maybe have stronger shock helpers installed?
Ah, you did put two on there, nice!
Yeah, there's a total of 700 lbs. of shocks on it now and obviously probably could use a little more lol
This is awesome dude!
Thanks 👊😎
THis is an extremely good idea - Kudos to u
Thank you 🙏👊😎
That’s great, thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks for watching
That's just like the fold away stairs you by for attics
A lot better built
Beautiful
Yes u are 🤪😎
looks good but i would still secure it with a secondary lock of some kind especially if you live in earthquake or tornado country.
Could you add a spring like an attic door uses, to pull to door closed? I would think no need to push up then. Just pull down like an attic. I would still use the latch as a safety feature.
nice add some rack bracing on it
So cool
Thanks..
Just found your channel. Really enjoying it. 'Go build something' is my motto. How do you calculate the upper mounting point for those kinds of struts? I've used them in a couple applications for opening or closing things, but always just figured it out by trial and error vs actually having a clue why it ended up working.
If I'm being honest I can't say I used any special formula. I just kind of eyeballed it and got lucky . That's also the reason I drilled a bunch of holes in the bracket so I had options to try different geometry out. Thanks for watching, really appreciate the support 👊😎
Very nice build and a great idea to gain space. When the laser is renning is there any vibration that could cause a miss cut? Thank you for the informative video. Keep them coming.
Thanks ..The Gantry on it is very light so there's very little vibration. But I did also make a place that it can clamp in the down position in the event that is a thing 😎
In a space that is cramped this is appealing
In earthquake country I'll have to think about some seismic safety
Agreed. If I was an earthquake country I would definitely add some more redundancy. Thanks for watching!😎
*Automation*...
Cheap harbor freight electric winch or even an old craftmatic adjustable bed linear actuator, you wouldn't need a step ladder. Taking it down you need to bend and twist yourself out if the way, looks uncomfortable.
That's a great idea
I have uselessly high ceilings in my garage shop I'd like to adopt some sort of mechanism like this for sure!
Assuming this is a CO2 type laser, with mirrors and lenses that MUST be perfectly aligned, then this is a VERY bad idea. That kind of laser needs a solid place to sit and never be moved - otherwise it will never stay aligned. If its a diode type laser then maybe it won't be a problem? That I don't know...
I'd add pneumatic cylinders and not have to lift anything just a flip of a switch
That would be cool 😎 I love the ideas. Keep them coming.
Awesome idea!
Thanks. 👊😎