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Posted by Drift1
- March 20, 2013, 19:17:27 PMThat's the same thing that steered me away from the table lift.It just takes up to much room.Like Ratman I just used my modified jack from Harbor Freight,unfortunately I didn't have one of those fancy tractor seats(dual purpose 
)I might add.Soon as my good buddie wins that lotto,maybe he'll buy an extra lift and leave me space in that big garage so I can use his toolbox as well.
Posted by CDNRatMan
- March 20, 2013, 17:40:26 PMwell my modified Canadian Tire motorcycle jack and Ikea tractor roller stool worked out really good in the living room, and very comfortable to be working in the house rather then the small shed, perhaps after I win the lottery and move to BC or Indiana I'll buy a house with a garage.....then put in a lift, and all.
Posted by greenbarn
- March 20, 2013, 16:35:34 PMI'm drooling... over the table (the bike is nice too, but I have one of those)....
I have a local guy who wants $250 for a used table. I think I might go look at it. My biggest problem is what to do with it when we're not using it - I hate to think of it taking up all that space, and don't like the idea of having to move it out of the way, either.
Posted by KEN.
- March 19, 2013, 23:46:25 PMJust yesterday I had my Dixon zero turn on the lift.....so nice to be able to sit on a chair to work on it....I guess it would depend on the width of the wheels more than anything.....Like I have said once you get one you will be saying why didn't I do this before!.....KEN.
Posted by DC
- March 18, 2013, 06:47:11 AMA friend of mine also has a Hustler. Great machines! 
Posted by greenbarn
- March 15, 2013, 12:05:44 PMKen do you think you could easily lift the front of a zero-turn mower? That's another possible use I would have. like the one in the pic.
One of the advantages (for me) of the other lift is that I think it would easily be used to lift up mowers to service the blades. My son has a landscaping business, and we're all the time lifting up a mower and cleaning/sharpening...
Posted by KEN.
- March 15, 2013, 09:31:38 AMThe beauty of a lift table is......you can use it for more than just a M/C lift,....I use mine for
lots of things...hey its an adjustable table a multi use table at that!...Once you have one you'll wonder how you got along without it....KEN.
Posted by chief
- March 02, 2013, 20:56:24 PMNope, too many other projects took up the funds. I am looking again - but also looking at getting my reloading bench upgraded...
Posted by DC
- March 02, 2013, 06:53:24 AMI think that's the Harbor Freight one. I looked at that several weeks ago. What I hear from others is that the bike won't lift perfectly level to the ground. Meaning, the lift arms have a bit of sag and the bike will be leaning to the outer side of the stand. The other thing I heard is that it's a little wobbly, but it works okay. Some people have added extra bushing/washers/spacers, etc. to take the slop out of the fittings. Bear in mind you will have unrestricted access to the bike only on one side. You also have to consider the distance between the lift arms and if they are properly spaced will to fit under and lift a Drifter. I don't know. Maybe someone here has one and can give us some first hand info and experience.
For the price, you are about $100 shy of the sale price of the lift table. But consider which will work better for your specific needs.
The guy at Harbor Freight told me to wait until the first or second week of March to buy anything big-ticket, as they will be having a killer sale then.
Posted by greenbarn
- March 01, 2013, 19:57:35 PMJust to revisit this topic: Chief, did you ever end up buying a lift table? What brand/model? Do you like it? any complaints, praises??
As an option, does any one have one of the high lift jacks? like this one? Advantages and disadvantages? Has anyone owned both??
Advantages:
takes up less space when not in use
easy access to both wheels
I think this could be used to lift the front of a mower as well
somewhat cheaper
OTHERS??
Disadvantages:
maybe less stable?
harder to set up?
Are there any big dis-advantages vs. the lift table??
Posted by greenbarn
- March 01, 2013, 19:05:00 PMQuote from: CDNRatMan on December 18, 2012, 08:08:59 AMCD: I just finally caught the picture - somehow I missed this earlier - sorry I've gotten behind.Hey Greenbarn here you go......
This is really a good, good look for you. Much better with the clothes "on".... 
Posted by John Hopkins
- January 02, 2013, 19:08:37 PMWhen I worked for Kodak we used the words re-bias instead of bend..and percussion driven friction fastener instead of nail.
John.
Posted by DC
- January 02, 2013, 07:16:55 AM. . . . or a physical adjustment implement.
Posted by 49Reo
- December 27, 2012, 20:27:16 PMQuote from: pcarrell on December 27, 2012, 17:21:01 PMThat's not refereed to as a "big hammer". It's a "persuader"!
Known in some parts as a "Precision alignment tool".....
Posted by Troll
- December 27, 2012, 19:03:15 PMSometimes things need to be altered by a judicious application of force to specific locations...I prefer an acetylene torch....