Grinder setup on lift system

[John Torchick]

I saw a nice setup for the low speed grinder yesterday and forgot to bookmark it or note it. It was a video of a lady who built a wood lathe stand with some drawers and a compartment for the grinder. The grinder was mounted on a lift system that allowed it to be brought out and up to sharpen turning tools. When done, it was folded (?) down back into the cabinet. I'm interested in this as it would give me a place for my grinder- handy when needed and out of the way while turning. Your help is appreciated.

 

[odie]

Interesting concept, John........I haven't seen the video you mention, but it does remind me of some old commercial desks that have a platform that folds out for access to a typewriter. Consider that concept, and let your imagination bloom!

-----odie-----

 

[Bill Boehme]

That sounds like it must be April Wilkerson. Is this the one?

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DMJS-oRKCtY

 

[John Torchick]

Bill, you are amazing! That's it! Wonder where she got the lift mechanism? I'll play the video and see if it is mentioned.
Edit: It is a Kitchen Aid mixer lift. I'm thinking that it is too long for my lathe stand. Will check the dimensions.

 

[Bill Boehme]

I had to watch it several times before I noticed that there was a lathe and a grinder in the video.

The lift mechanism didn't appear to be very sturdy, but you might be able to find it at Rockler's since they are a sponsor. I don't think it would be sturdy enough to support my Delta grinder.

 

[John Torchick]

Looked at Rockler and it's $115, out of the budget. Went to Kitchen Aid website and got everything but what I wanted. Now to Plan B.

 

[john lucas]

It's just a parallel arm sort of mechanism. Would be easy to build one.

 

[Bill Boehme]

It's just a parallel arm sort of mechanism. Would be easy to build one.

Not that easy. The fundamental design is not complex, but the implementation is unique enough to qualify for a patent. It has an adjustable balanced lift assist spring, latch mechanism, damper for lowering smoothly, and it's chrome plated so it won't rust when you slop cookie dough all over it.

 

[John Torchick]

I'll just put it on the shelf under my lathe, cover it to keep dust and shavings off. Then grunt and groan to put it on the TS. Unless I can come up with a better plan. Would like to put in on a wall shelf but either no room or electrical conduit is in the way. Meshuggah!

 

[Perry Hilbert]

I have my chain saw sharpener on a shelf that folds up like a murphy bed against the wall. .

 

[Robin Thompson]

The lift she is using is something we use in our cabinets for residential customers. It is called an appliance lift and one place to look is Rev-a-shelf. Typically we use them for heavy mixers such as Kitchenaid. They are strong and we sell a lot of them.

 

[Bill Boehme]

The lift she is using is something we use in our cabinets for residential customers. It is called an appliance lift and one place to look is Rev-a-shelf. Typically we use them for heavy mixers such as Kitchenaid. They are strong and we sell a lot of them

My wife likes that, but also doesn't want to give up any storage space under the counter.

 

[Charlie Knighton]

Everything fit very nicely.....lots of 90 degrees.....wood turning for myself is more visual fit although she makes the stand very easily visually

 

[robo hippy]

Hmm, a red head and she knows her way around the shop..... Think I am in love.....

robo hippy

 

[John Torchick]

Familiar with Rev-A-Shelf, sold cabinetry. I don't have enough room for it.

 

[John Torchick]

Familiar with Rev-A-Shelf, sold cabinetry several years ago. I don't have enough head room for it.

 

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Lee Valley sells this, good for 44 pounds and about $110.--

http://www.leevalley.com/us/hardware/page.aspx?p=40150&cat=3,43722,43743&ap=2

 

[John Torchick]

Thanks, Leo, but it won't fit.

 

[Tom Albrecht]

So, you don't have the room for a stand alone grinder?

 

[John Torchick]

Stand alone would be crowded as floor space is very limited, too. I have to shuffle some things around to work. My router table is outside the shop in the basement. My BS and DP are on one small DIY table.

 

[odie]

The lift mechanism didn't appear to be very sturdy

This was my impression also.......

It did look like the lady was using a very slow speed grinder with the shelf, though. It might work ok with that application, but anything higher speed will probably be too unstable, and will accentuate vibration. Any standard grinder will NEED a sturdy mount, or there will be nothing but frustration using it.....

-----odie-----

 

[Bill Boehme]

Stand alone would be crowded as floor space is very limited, too. I have to shuffle some things around to work. My router table is outside the shop in the basement. My BS and DP are on one small DIY table.

My shop is so crowded that I don't even have room to change my mind.

 

[John Torchick]

I couldn't cuss a cat without getting a mouthful of fur! No further replies are necessary as we have examined all options except for my wife going back to work so I can afford to built a stand-alone shop. It that happens, watch out for flying pigs.

 

[Bill Boehme]

The trouble with flying pigs is that they're not very good when it comes to landing. It's one of the dead branches in the tree of of evolution.

 

[Bruce Schoenleber]

When Amazon starts delivering bacon by drone, well then ...

 

[stu senator]

See

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y61s5h58zo


Stu

 

[John Torchick]

Wagner's Ride of the Valkeries is one of my favorite compositions. Or you can think of the Bugs Bunny cartoon using the same score.