I recently purchased a Williams & Hussey molder for my shop. Since floor space in my shop is limited I opted to buy just the basic machine and make my own stand. The overall design while somewhat complex turned enables the machine to be lowered down into the base when not in use. The stand with a wood top added doubles as an out feed extension table for my table saw. For ripping longer stock there are two folding wings that can be raised into position effectively extending the distance beyond the saw blade by 7 feet. The whole works is on casters so if need be it can be pulled away from the saw allowing one to rip 16 ft material with ease.
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Photo shows the molder being raised using a drill motor and socket driver. Four threaded rods drive a chain and sprocket mechanizm which raises the bed of the machine and motor mount.
Molder in run position with both extension wings raised
Extension wing supports.
Unit in position as table saw extension with one wing up.
So when are you going to start on mine ?Oh wait, I don't have a moulder.So... when are you going to buy me a moulder ?And a hussey.Why is it always williams and hussey. Why isn't it ever luka and hussey ???BTW: Excelent work.=0)
America is a country which produces citizens who will cross the ocean to fight for democracy but won't cross the street to vote.
Thanks Luka, I if I had a spare molder I would certainly give it to you. The hussey is a different story, one can never have to many husseys in the shop, besides the wife might frown upon me sending you a hussey.
Dangit !!Some day I'll figure out how to get a hussey of my own.Of course, then youse guys won't see me around here any more, cuz I'll be too busy being nagged...
America is a country which produces citizens who will cross the ocean to fight for democracy but won't cross the street to vote.
I'm impressed! If you don't mind, I'd like to save the pictures to use as inspiration to make one for mine (someday).
You are certainly welcome to duplicate the project. There is more involved than first meets the eye. If you get around to it let me know and I'll be happy to share some of the "learned it the hard way" stuff.
Nice
could you show some detailed pictures of the lift mechanism?
thanks
Erich
Thanks and check back in a day or two I'll take the photos you requested as soon as I can.
As per your request photos of the lift mechanism. Had I known anyone was interested I would have taken some shots during assembly giving a better view of the inner workings. Not the best shot but it shows the sprocket drive at the base of the four threaded rods, just barely visable is the tensioning sprocket. Thrust bearings were used between the sprocket and machine base.
One of the threaded rods is the driver, photo shows an old socket welded to the top of the rod enabeling me to use a socket driver with an electric drill motor to turn the rods. I used standard 3/4 inch threaded rods however next time I would spring for acme threaded rods instead. It works ok but any more weight and it could be a problem. Acme threads are designed to work under load eliminating the potential bindilng problem. The photos don't show it but the rods are used in conjuction with captured (floating) nuts otherwise they would lock up if anything was even slightly out of line. The metal to metal sliding frame sections are seperated by HMUV plastic spacers to further reduce binding.
Pretty schnazzy
I'll also add my thanks.
Thanks guys
Thanks for the pictures
Erich
Looks good, but, you must have a lot of free time on your hands.
WSJ
No I don't have a lot of free time on my hands just that when I get the rare chance to build something for myself I like to make it as useful as possible. Besides I find that it doesn't take a whole lot longer to build something nice as opposed to a cobble job which has to be duct taped back together every few days.
No I don't have a lot of free time on my hands just that when I get the rare chance to build something for myself I like to make it as useful as possible. Besides I find that it doesn't take a whole lot longer to build something nice as opposed to a cobble job which has to be duct taped back together every few days."
RVMN,
Didn't mean any offense. Looks great. Wish I had the time to do stuff like that......
JB
LOL No ofense taken, I get heckled about this overkill stuff all the time.
Overkill will save your azz more times than a fully engineered just barely enough flimzy material to get the check and get out of town.
That looks like a fun project Riverman.
Nice job!
blue
Yes it was fun, I was surprised it didn't warp out of shapenfrom the welding and actually worked.
That is one kool stand . And it is painted also.
And it is painted also.Hey at my age painting the stand is almost as good as painting the town.
like an old desperado
who paints the town beige
robert earl keen
like an old desperado
who paints the town beige.Now that's funny, I'm going to have it put on a bumper sticker, fits a multitude of characters I know.