[TechAssist] Re: Shop lift for larger consoles and PTV's

Dan,
I am a 1 man shop. For 20yrs, I have been using a Wesco ESPL-60-2424,
Stacker Lift, 4 wheel(1 end locking) with a 24"x24" platform, 1000lb
capacity. When lowered all the way down, the platform top is 5 1/4" from the
floor.

I covered the steel platform with carpet and cut off the safety grate from
the back side(to allow viewing with mirror). I also have a 24x36" piece of
plywood that I sometimes clamp to the platform for added space.

When table model sets, or consoles without wheels are brought in, they are
placed on 4 wheel dollys, that are made from 24x24" or 24x36", 3/4" plywood.

I actually service the set while it is on the Lift. Being a one man shop,
this is my primary work bench. It is highly mobile, up/down/left/right,
whatever. If I had another person working in the shop, I would purchase
another Stacker Lift.
Paul W
C&W Electronics
Azle Texas


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Garris" <dgarris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 12:40 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Shop lift for larger consoles and PTV's


>
> This has been a very helpful thread. Our shop has a nice cart to put the
> tv's on to take to the customers car that I have been very happy with
> however we are also very interested in a LIFT for getting these heavy tv
> sets and PTV units on the test bench when you have no one to help you lift
> it. We are not really interested in home-brew or self-made lifts or
digging
> a pit as some have done. Nothing wrong with these ideas but I'd just
rather
> purchase a good new LIFT that will work best overall for PTV's and 35"
Sonys
> & various consoles. I believe many here on the list would be interested in
> this thread. So far I have (3) tv lift units to consider. Any other shops
> out there have purchased a LIFT and have any comments to add to my list of
> considerations before I decide to purchase? If so, please post. I know
many
> fellow shop owners who also have interest in this thread! Please give more

> than just a website, provide the group with a certain LIFT model and your
> comment about that LIFT and how pleased you are with it. Thank you for any
> input
>
> 1. T&S hydraulic lift Model HYD-10 from W.W. Grainger. Part # 4ZD28.
> Comments: Works great. Can lift a PTV and put it on the bench by myself.
> Cost: $645.00
>
> 2.  Wesco hydrolic lifter Model PL-54-2222.  (.....my favorite choice
...so
> far)
> Comments: Use Google.com to search for it or go to www.wescomfg.com.
Fellow
> tech is quite happy with it.
> Cost: $812.00 - $1180.00  (depending on where you buy)
>
>
> 3. www.stairclimber.com  The Escalera Stairclimbing Handtruck
> Comments: info at www.stairclimber.com  (very expensive and very large)
> Cost: $1500.00
>
> GARRIS TV
> New Bern, NC
> Dan Garris
> dgarris@xxxxxxxxxxx
>
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