my vacuum lift

[Brady Watson]

I used my sons favorite aluminum frying pan .

Nice! Great idea for recycling worn out pans. He does know where the pan went, right? Is he mad you took it?

-B

[sawkerf]

He says he's "over it" but he reminds me from time to time that I stole his favorite pan

[GlenP]

Hey. I am looking at building one of these right now. Jason you don't wish to share the design and info on assembly of the handle? I use 7/8" mdf daily and it is heavy stuff. This would work great and save my already broken back.

[sawkerf]

My frying pan rig will lift about 300lbs but it won't hold on to a piece of MDF, it's too porous. I fashioned a pair of hooks to grip it along the edges.

[wberminio]

Hi Glen
THis is what I did and works very well.
Everyone should have a lift!

http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18229
Gorilla gripper makes a model that will hold up to 1.25"

[GlenP]

Nice setup. I have the vac parts to use vacuum instead of the gripper. If anyone else has a sheet lifter please post pics and details. I would like to see them.

Cheers,

[GlenP]

Jason what is the silver box and switches controlling? I assume it turns the vacuum on and off. ???
Need to build one of these right away.

Cheers,

[rww]

There are two switches in the box. One turns the vac on and the other one is the up and down for the winch.