Bench lift

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No way am I showing a picture of my garage at the moment. So much stuff stored in it I can't even scoot down the side of the bike
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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This is my toy room. When this photo was taken it was 22ft x 10ft.
But i turned the bottom end into a small spray booth which is 7ft x 10ft.
So the workshop is now just 15ft x 10ft.
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Re: Bench lift

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EasyRider wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:25 am Both the Pneumatic/Hydraulic ram and the Scissor Stand came yesterday.
The Scissor Stand is very well made and heavy.
Now got to dig the bench lift out from the corner to fit the new ram.

one thing i forgot to say. Both my ramps had a 800lbs ram fitted from new.
Both the Pneumatic rams i now have are 1000lbs ram.
What i like about the new ram i have just bought.
Is it can be used with both air and foot pedal to raise the lift.
My other bench is air only.
I looking at sinking my ramp in to the floor so will need to replace the ram at some point to be either electric pump or air operated!

What did you replace yours with and where from?
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sakm wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:49 pm I looking at sinking my ramp in to the floor so will need to replace the ram at some point to be either electric pump or air operated!
I did that when i had the workshop in the large garage.
I did not keep it like that for long as you lose to much hight from the lift.
You may not think it matters, but it does.
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sakm wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:49 pm What did you replace yours with and where from?
I got mine from ebay as it was the best price i found.
I did ring up a draper spare place first, and they told me it was instock with Draper.
But ATM it looks like there out of stock again.

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Here is a thought for you people wanting a mechanical lift.I can't set this up as I have no power in my garage and can't get a supply to it.

I have a 12V lift in my van,it lifts 350KG so plenty powerfully enough for most bikes.It would only take a small amount of modification to use as a lift.
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Everything is there and all works perfectly.Any thoughts.
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So i now have to new ram fitted and working.
I had to cut part of the mounting point on the bench lift.
This is because of the Pneumatic side of the ram is wider.
Only had to remove about 2cm from the mount.
Everything else lined up and works like it should.
Here are some photos. The first photo is not mine, but it shows you the old ram.

You can also see how much bigger the bed is with the plywood fitted.
Its about 6" wider than the Abba stand when i use it.

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Re: Bench lift

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When i bought the second bench lift, i knew i wanted to add a air ram.
So i knew i needed an inline foot pedal. So i bought one.
This morning i have gone though every box in the workshop and garage.
And guest what, i can't find it. So i have now had to buy another one.
You know as soon as the new one is here the old new one will turn up.
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