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PinJack, has anyone used one?

By izzy

1 year ago


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    #34 10 months ago
    Quoted from radix:

    After seeing one of these at a show I wanted both a more affordable and better-built solution. The major issue I have with the PinJack is the process of lowering can be more finicky than I think the product at this price point should have. It is possible if you don't do it right drop the machine a few inches to the floor, the maker of PinJack even made a video to show how not to drop the machine which to me is indicative of the design issue. I also want to be able to adjust it down in small to do leveling.
    I decided to make my own lift like this. Like PinJack my plan was to design a new plate for an existing arm lift, I was going to have my plate made by SendCutSend. I found an arm lift that has a better release with a "slow" button that makes small incremental high reductions. I was surprised when I got the arm lift that the forks on the factory bracket were much longer than the forks on the factory bracket included with the arm lift that underpins the PinJack. I was able to simply remove the factory bracket with an Allen key and cut it down with a Dremel. The Dremel is a little undersized for this task but it works ok. It works great, I have used this cheaper and better solution maybe a dozen times now and am very happy. This is the arm lift I am using amazon.com link »
    Here are some photos of the results[quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image][quoted image]

    Set ordered, my back would like to thank you in advance...leveling pins is a PIA on your own so these will be a great help.

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    #38 10 months ago
    Quoted from WalrusPin:

    Mine arrive today and i made the mods. I used a vise, sawzall, and finished the work on a bench grinder. Looks great and the box they came in have a nice foam insert for easy storage.

    Mine arrived 2 days ago and I'm in New Zealand so that was fast shipping...still expensive shipping mind. Haven't mad the modifications yet though but agree the foam packing is handy for storage.

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