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   riverman | Nov 23, 2005 07:18am | #1

   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.

   
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   riverman | Nov 23, 2005 07:21am | #2

   Molder in run position with both extension wings raised

   
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   riverman | Nov 23, 2005 07:23am | #3

   Extension wing supports.

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   riverman | Nov 23, 2005 07:27am | #4

   Unit in position as table saw extension with one wing up.

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   Luka | Nov 23, 2005 09:02am | #5

   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.

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   riverman | Nov 24, 2005 04:20am | #10

   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.

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   Luka | Nov 24, 2005 04:29am | #14

   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.

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   QCInspector | Nov 23, 2005 01:15pm | #8

   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).

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   riverman | Nov 24, 2005 04:28am | #13

   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.

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   ELoewen | Nov 23, 2005 09:38am | #6

   Nice
   could you show some detailed pictures of the lift mechanism?
   thanks
   Erich

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   riverman | Nov 24, 2005 04:21am | #11

   Thanks and check back in a day or two I'll take the photos you requested as soon as I can.

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   riverman | Nov 28, 2005 04:53am | #23

   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.

   
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   riverman | Nov 28, 2005 05:08am | #24

   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.

   
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   danski0224 | Nov 28, 2005 07:24am | #25

   Pretty schnazzy

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   QCInspector | Nov 28, 2005 10:21am | #27

   I'll also add my thanks.

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   riverman | Nov 28, 2005 03:24pm | #28

   Thanks guys

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   ELoewen | Nov 28, 2005 08:29am | #26

   Thanks for the pictures
   Erich

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   WorkshopJon | Nov 23, 2005 12:24pm | #7

   Looks good, but, you must have a lot of free time on your hands.

   WSJ

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   riverman | Nov 24, 2005 04:25am | #12

   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.

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   WorkshopJon | Nov 24, 2005 07:48am | #18

   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

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   riverman | Nov 25, 2005 04:20am | #21

   LOL No ofense taken, I get heckled about this overkill stuff all the time.

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   donpapenburg | Nov 25, 2005 08:37am | #22

   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.

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   blue_eyed_devil | Nov 23, 2005 04:34pm | #9

   That looks like a fun project Riverman.

   Nice job!

   blue

    

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   riverman | Nov 24, 2005 04:30am | #15

   Yes it was fun, I was surprised it didn't warp out of shapenfrom the welding and actually worked.

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   donpapenburg | Nov 24, 2005 05:54am | #16

   That is one kool stand . And it is painted also.

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   riverman | Nov 24, 2005 06:18am | #17

   And it is painted also.Hey at my age painting the stand is almost as good as painting the town.

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   davem | Nov 24, 2005 03:34pm | #19

   like an old desperado
   who paints the town beige
   robert earl keen

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   riverman | Nov 25, 2005 04:17am | #20

   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.