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  1. Lude123

    lifting mechanism - how to keep level?

    drawoh, yea that should work, thank you.
  2. Lude123

    lifting mechanism - how to keep level?

    rb1957 I'm not sure if you are trying to troll me or just didn't read my post. there is only one plate. the black is showing starting position, the gray end position.
  3. Lude123

    lifting mechanism - how to keep level?

    I needed the lower position to be further back than the upper position. That's why I didn't chose the scissor lift even though it probably would have been the better choice. It doesn't have to be 100% level. I just need it to not 'fall' in the back when moving it up or down. I'm not sure how to...
  4. Lude123

    lifting mechanism - how to keep level?

    Hey guys thanks for the replies. This is a construction made from wood. So tolerances are sloppy. I have 2 gas struts on the rear arms (right ones in the sketch) and consider mounting 2 more for the front ones to make lifting and lowering easier. I want to lift this mechanism by hand so no...
  5. Lude123

    lifting mechanism - how to keep level?

    Hi, attached is a quick sketch of the side and front view of a lifting mechanism. the plate is supported by 4 arms mounted in between 2 walls. Black is the original position and gray is the mechanism in lowered position. My problem is that the rear of the plate drops down when lowering and...

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