I have a large shop "area" but when the cars go in at night it becomes very small. Tips for small work areas are really useful for me as well as things that have more than one use. Glad to see you back making more videos.
Hi Chuck, my cars don't live in the garage, but I need to be able to pull them in for service so everything needs to be on wheels or be able to be knocked down. I'll have more videos soon. Thanks for the kind comments!
I almost finished building one like the one in your video. When I thought I was done I discovered there is an import small block of wood in the video that wasn’t discussed which I believe addresses the issues I encountered. 1: It helps align the panel cutting grid against the side of the 425. 2: That also gets the weight of the heavy panel close to the side of the 425 to help prevent tipping of the 425. 3: I believe there is an angle cut that keeps the swing arms tilted slightly which will keep the top of the panel from falling away from the panel cutting grid. I used 30” from the top of the grid to where a panel rests in the hook. I thought it would put the pivot point about midway on a 4’x8’ panel. I’ve never used one of these before so I had to learn. I tested with a 2’x4’ panel on one of the arms. When pivoting the panel in the 4’ orientation I learned to push the top of the panel which kept the panel in the hook. When I tried to pivot the panel in the 2’ (less than 30”) orientation there is no such thing as a sky hook to hold up the upper edge of the panel when the swing arms drop down. Ha, Dumb! Tomorrow I’ll add the small blocks of wood. Looks promising, thanks for the video.
@@raymondyunker9962 I apologize for not pointing out the stop block. Mine stop at 90 degrees. I didn't want to have the lift legs sticking out to cause a trip hazard. I'm glad you found this idea useful enough to implement it into your shop!!! Have fun with your projects!
I also like to and need to adapt and create for multi use and take down because I only have a TINY workshop. Once this versatile grid is disassembled the two 425s continue to have seemingly infinite uses. How did you cut the deep notches in the 2x8s for the 2x4s? Was it a handsaw and chisel?
@raymondyunker9962 I cut the deep groves with a jigsaw. Check out my other videos about the workmates. There are some ideas about making them more versatile. If you like those ideas please subscribe. I'll have more videos coming out soon
@rickthompson7162 hey its not all my original idea. I used things I saw from other people and made them work for me. I'm glad you find the idea worth using!!! Enjoy your projects.
I have a large shop "area" but when the cars go in at night it becomes very small.
Tips for small work areas are really useful for me as well as things that have more than one use.
Glad to see you back making more videos.
Hi Chuck, my cars don't live in the garage, but I need to be able to pull them in for service so everything needs to be on wheels or be able to be knocked down. I'll have more videos soon. Thanks for the kind comments!
That is the slickest idea I have ever seen. Thanks
Thank you for the great review
I almost finished building one like the one in your video. When I thought I was done I discovered there is an import small block of wood in the video that wasn’t discussed which I believe addresses the issues I encountered.
1: It helps align the panel cutting grid against the side of the 425.
2: That also gets the weight of the heavy panel close to the side of the 425 to help prevent tipping of the 425.
3: I believe there is an angle cut that keeps the swing arms tilted slightly which will keep the top of the panel from falling away from the panel cutting grid.
I used 30” from the top of the grid to where a panel rests in the hook. I thought it would put the pivot point about midway on a 4’x8’ panel. I’ve never used one of these before so I had to learn. I tested with a 2’x4’ panel on one of the arms. When pivoting the panel in the 4’ orientation I learned to push the top of the panel which kept the panel in the hook. When I tried to pivot the panel in the 2’ (less than 30”) orientation there is no such thing as a sky hook to hold up the upper edge of the panel when the swing arms drop down. Ha, Dumb!
Tomorrow I’ll add the small blocks of wood.
Looks promising, thanks for the video.
@@raymondyunker9962 I apologize for not pointing out the stop block. Mine stop at 90 degrees. I didn't want to have the lift legs sticking out to cause a trip hazard.
I'm glad you found this idea useful enough to implement it into your shop!!! Have fun with your projects!
Great ideas. Thank you!
@@anonymous.369 I glad you like it.
Great design ! Hope you don't mind if I copy this . I too have two work mates , and like the idea of using both in this manner . Thanks so much !
COPY AWAY!!!! I'm glad you found this idea useful. If you would, could you please like and subscribe to our channel. It really helps
I also like to and need to adapt and create for multi use and take down because I only have a TINY workshop. Once this versatile grid is disassembled the two 425s continue to have seemingly infinite uses. How did you cut the deep notches in the 2x8s for the 2x4s? Was it a handsaw and chisel?
@raymondyunker9962 I cut the deep groves with a jigsaw. Check out my other videos about the workmates. There are some ideas about making them more versatile.
If you like those ideas please subscribe. I'll have more videos coming out soon
It’s a good thing others have imaginations . I’m great at copying genius ideas.
@rickthompson7162 hey its not all my original idea. I used things I saw from other people and made them work for me. I'm glad you find the idea worth using!!! Enjoy your projects.