Mike Makes an Adjustable Height Workbench (Lifting Mechanism)

[@matthiaswandel]

Those trailer jacks area cool idea. I'll be curious to see what you mount there, and why the jacks had to be upside down.

[@MikeKapotsy]

Needs to be upside down because with trailer (tongue) jack, the lift mechanism comes out the bottom and he needed it to raise from top for his bench.

[@iamjimgroth]

Mike Kapotsy Could you maybe have the lift mechanism follow the lift part up, so you wouldn't need the chain?

[@MikeKapotsy]

Jim Groth Not with the type of jack he's using. The crank handle on trailer jacks is opposite end of the lift mechanism.

[@defsdoor]

I would be interested to see if you do this with a single jack and a scissor lift that lifts both sides.

[@iamjimgroth]

Mike Kapotsy Why would that matter? Instead of having a table top that you push up you could just push down on the ground. Since the ground will most likely refuse to move the other end of the equation will. Or have I missed something?

[@txjack1787]

I've not been through all the comments, but provided you keep the bevel gears on the same side of each jack, they should then move up and down in synch. The only reason you'd need to swap a bevel is if you unintentionally rotated one jack 180 degrees relative to the other. Otherwise, the same rod should pass through both in the exact same manner (bevels to the right, for instance) and all should stay in synch. Right?

[@NateCougill]

That's a kickass idea Mike. I'll have to file that one away for future projects.

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Nate Cougill Awesome, thanks!

[@rsharpe1985]

I love the idea also love the fact that you have your router table set up on the left side of your tablesaw I’ve been looking around and it makes absolutely no sense to put it on the right side but literally everyone has it on the right side

[@DanGrisham-i2s]

umm... it is on the right side? Why would you put it on the left?

[@hankfoto]

You just solved my problem for me, for a photo table! really thank you.

[@Nicolandia422]

Great idea! This gives me a great start to a motorcycle lift table...this set-up would be a great multipurpose use set-up in the workshop!!!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

***** Very cool adaptation idea!

[@CatholicWoodworker]

I've always been fascinated with the concept of an adjustable height table. I've done several mechanical sketchups (manual operation, not powered), but never built them because I didn't have a practical application to justify building it. I'd love to see what you plan to do with this because it's such a cool idea. Hope it works out well for you, and a great start so far. Your engineering skills are impressive! Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Conrad Designs Thanks!

[@n8guy]

I love how you joined the 2 together by flipping them upside down! It's funny - I'm in the planning stages of building an adjustable height desk with the same drive mechanism! This video helps, so thanks!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

n8guy You're welcome! Small world.

[@stevet47]

Awesome! Great idea with thr trailer jacks, the ones I have seen before all use bottle jacks, yours seems to have much more adjustment, and the crank/drill drive is much quicker and easier than pumping a bottle jack!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

stevet47 Thanks!

[@woodbarter5713]

Very cool. Off to hunt for the rest of it now . . . .

[@deepaksahariaify]

Try building a table which have this height adjustable mechanism and also the workbench can be folded using folding brackets. It'll be great for those whose room are small or if you want more space!

[@ricogallegos7456]

I bought this for my friend for his birthday as we just moved into a new house and he finally has room for a workshop. The bench was very easy to set up kzbin.infoUgkxyFZUPFEey-PuqsPMxqaykBhgA1LWxFHh They center support is a little difficult to snap in and out of place at first but at least then we know the bench is secure. It was a pleasant surprise when we saw it came with clamps. I apparently missed that in the description. My friend loves the versatility of the bench. Great starter bench for his workshop and easily transportable all over our property. I wish the bench was a little taller but the other features of the bench more than make up for that.

[@ttone2330]

I really wish you gave us an example of the design and everything you need. for example with the jacks you need something to cut off the metal sticking out. you also have to figure out how to create a base. I really love what you created if you could show us the inner working that would be great. Thanks

[@70newlife]

Yeah they just breeze through it and then focus on irrelevant things like plywood, glue etc👎👎👎

[@DIYTyler]

Really cool idea Mike, would be curious to see how sturdy it is laterally for say hand planning. Found you guys when video creators commented....good stuff, glad to be along!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

***** I'll be adding 4 more "legs" this weekend. This is just the lifting mechanism.

[@trinirossi]

Really nice, i love the concept....i can see something lie this being very useful in various out feed extension/support applications. Lovely Job!

[@TheShavingWoodWorkshop]

Great idea, looking forward to seeing the final project.

[@Bbogita]

Mike and Lauren Mike, your nose is looking much better! You can barely tell that you had that skirmish with the table saw. Also great project! Keep up the great work :)

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Ben Bogard Thanks! Yea, my nose is finally starting to smooth out, which is nice.

[@johnalbertflores5469]

Can we have a tutorial on how to build that Height mechanism or atleast see the inside parts? please. It would be helpful for me for my project.

[@Diep_Minh_Vu78]

John Albert Flores hhn Vp

[@Wordsnwood]

You're planning to mount a tool on the middle shelf, and this is a way to bring that tool up to a usable height when you want it. Something like a planer. Or a Panto router or router table. that's my guess at least. Gonna leave it as drill powered?

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

wordsnwood My plan was to have it hand crank, but the crank I ordered was too wimpy. Then I saw the drill fit around the shaft, which made it much easier. I'll implement some sort of crank eventually.

[@Wordsnwood]

Mike and Lauren Nicely sidestepped my prediction... :-) Forget the hand crank. Keep the drill. You can probably find a cheap drill at a yard sale or thrift store and dedicate it to this. Probably even a free one if you use a corded drill.

[@AwesomeWoodThings]

Can't wait to see the finished product! :-)

[@3Godfree]

Great build Mike...Awesome

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

Great Idea! Chris

[@thedestroyer3262]

I know it's an old video but you could use a heavy duty servo motor hooked up to a switch for the up and down motion so you didn't have to use a drill.

[@ttone2330]

Thanks for emailing back. Hes great please check out his website you will love it.

[@martijnfransen9933]

as always nice work guys!

[@millencolinchris]

You're going to mount a cnc in the middle so it's not always in the the way.

[@davidsamuels499]

Simply INGENIOUS!!!!!

[@asinanian86]

I would love to know more about the mechanism and the parts that were necessary to build it. I want to make one of my own, and have been thinking about using jacks, but couldn't figure out how to make them both move at the same time. Any advice in addition to what you have posted already would be amazing!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

+Annette Sinanian Sorry, I just kind of built this as I went... and since the plywood covers all of the components I can't take any other pictures. What I can say is that 1/2" rod is what the jack companies use inside to connect their gears. So all you're doing is taking out their short rod and replacing it with one long rod that connects the two jacks.

[@MikeKapotsy]

Cool idea!

[@azdorbas]

nice work! maybe are some drawings of this?

[@valamaas]

1:54 Adjustable Bearing Flange

[@prajaktachougule2455]

Can u please explain internal structure and mechanical

[@brianfeller6919]

Love the amazing videos! Keep it up!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Brian Feller Thanks!

[@karthikr9219]

Hi Mike , Great work man!!! You could have even done without a chain drive right.... Is there any reason behind it Mike??

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Karthik R Thanks! It would work, but the drill would need to be really close to the floor. It was just to make it more comfortable to use.

[@Pete.G]

Drill powered contraptions... You've been visiting izzy swan haven't you :D Sounds like maybe someone got an xcarve and needs a place out of the way to put it when not in use!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Pete G I'm a huge Izzy Swan fan, yes. Although, my initial plan was to use a hand crank. I didn't think of the drill until the crank I ordered turned out to be too small.

[@scotttovey]

@@MikeAndLaurenTV "the crank I ordered turned out to be too small." So you ended up with a cranky crank. Who would a thought?

[@Billy-uc8eb]

For the others then my questions at the end..... I found the trailer jacks at Wal-Mart for about $35 each and the rod from Home Depot. Pretty easy to get the mech working. Just pull out the crank handles and move the cog (only on one of the jacks) from one side of the jack to the other, grind down a flat spot on both ends to accept into the cogs. What I can't find is the sprocket and chain bits to be able to put the motor where I want it. Can you tell me exactly what you are using and where I might by or scavenge the parts? Thanx for an awesome idea!

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

+Bill Nunley I bought them on amazon. They were called "roller chain sprockets."

[@Billy-uc8eb]

+Mike and Lauren I knew I just needed the right key words... Finally found some that were affordable here www.thebigbearingstore.com/13-tooth-sprocket-for-35-roller-chain Thanks for the reply!

[@vfxsquad511]

Awesome ..woweeee

[@samstocker6450]

How do you prevent the legs from falling straight back down after you have set them in the up position? Wouldn't they fall down if enough weight is applied onto it?

[@freddirkse]

Brilliant!

[@sergiumatis6769]

DO you have a link where from I could buy a hand crank system?

[@alexmalinovskyi7037]

Excellent

[@abelinkin]

what kind of trailer jacks? They have some for $24 at Walmart..1000 lb capacity, would those work?

[@thesketchmaker_9610]

Can share which jack u are using?

[@Rasproc]

That's awesome. C

[@maryswartz6291]

thats cool........!Have anyone try the SmartDesk Kit from Autonomous?

[@ruckboger]

That's sweet!

[@FallLineJP]

I know I'm 8 years late to this party, but my best guess is a planer on the middle shelf?

[@THCMusicBlog]

awesome! whats the weight capacity of those jacks?

[@THCMusicBlog]

oh i found it. 2000 pounds* not bad! this might work for a project i've been thinking about

[@THCMusicBlog]

oh you also say the capacity in the video i should finish watching videos before asking questions ha

[@aserta]

Hm, that's very interesting. I wonder if i could gang 4 of these under on one access point to lift one item. Most interesting, thanks for the share.

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

aserta I would think that would work. The weakest spot is the wood that the base of the trailer jack is sitting on.

[@TimRoyalPastortim]

NICE!

[@davidpossien3061]

It may be strong, but it looks like it is wobbling all over the place. Any plans on addressing that?

[@lloydb248]

nice one

[@lisakarabatsos8470]

the shelf is for the XCARVE

[@legopnuematic]

Is it for a cnc?

[@viralpshah101]

can u te what u used inside???

[@travelstories30]

Maximum weight it can lift?

[@darrindeshazer3978]

What's the status on the whiskey chiller?? Did I miss the final video??

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Darrin DeShazer No, still working on it. I can only work on it after work since there's too much to finish in one video. I don't want to post any more "parts" just the finished product.

[@CBatt191]

You are getting an x-carve right?

[@ttone2330]

Help please Any body have an idea on how to sit the base of the jacks in some kind of wood or holder when the jack is upside down. (I'm not sure how to make the jacks site in the box and how to make them safety sit in the box without damaging the trailer jacks cause i plan on having heavy objects on my table tables.) ******************* How do i stabilize jacks in wood when they r upside down ******************* Thanks in advance for the help

[@Kotlidas]

did you get any answer ?

[@viralpshah101]

i want ti make tv lift... actually tv lift cost ti foo high so i wanna make some alternative

[@MightywoodNet]

My inner voice tells me that you will get or already got 3 packages from a company whose name starts with "i" and ends with "tables". An it has nothing to do with Apple or Ikea ;-)

[@MikeAndLaurenTV]

Mighty Wood Haha....Yup :)

[@Shopbuilt]

X-carve.

[@burntsider8457]

Actually basically clever, actually.

[@thedge7]

Router table

[@zachwolfrom4522]

Hmmm. X-carve maybe.

[@ZulfikarAbdulaziz]

He has complicated a simple solution. 🤦‍♂️

[@carterscustomrods]

That's the best way to do things lol.

[@devjitpaul1191]

yeah, like everyone has the tools to make it, right...

[@crystalz2518]

cnc

[@---yu4ff]

Put your hands in your pockets.

[@chewningwitmer5806]

If you want, you can learn how to do it with woodprix plans woodworking plans.

[@saeedalbawab6350]

dude explain proparly

[@doylemetzinger1774]

I was using woodprix instructions to make it and I did it already :)