Needed more bench space and shelves. So I made this 12' bench to act as a divider in the two car side of the garage. It soon became obvious that it would really work well if I could move it across the Prius' parking space and get temporary working space, while the Prius was briefly outside.
So I designed this pivoting set of casters to go on each end of the bench.
The 2x4 pivots on a 1/2" bolt. When you push it down it raises the front of the bench with very little effort. Then the wheel passes the pivot point and the weight of the bench works to lower the other end to this position.
And voila, the bench is 3/4" off the ground and easily rolls across the floor to the other side of the garage.
The remarkable thing is that this is the mark I version. Usually it takes three or four modifications to get to this stage. It actually works better than I expected and it all went together as planned.
I'll be running over to the 7/11 to buy a lottery ticket as soon as I finish this.
Emil called today to suggest a fishing trip Monday. I figure my luck will change for sure by then.
Though, the weather should be perfect.
The following weekend we are heading over to Portland for the Timber's playoff game on the 24th. Should have some good photos after that trip.
Stay warm
