Plywood Swing .. No Wife Required (anymore)!

[Grev]

Most my projects use sheet goods, which have seemed to get heavier as I get older.  In an attempt to "work smarter - not harder," I came up with a simple swing to easily load sheets onto my MFT cutting table system.  I use my Gorilla Gripper to place the sheets on the swing and then easily rotate them onto the table.  I attached this to my 3 ft. step ladder, which happened to be the perfect height, but could easily be adapted to an MFT table, cart, or other bench.  I know there are other solutions out there, but this took about an hours and less than 10 bucks in material (knobs, t-track) and makes my wife very happy ... no more needing her to help.  I added some photos and a link to a video I put on Instagram.  As Sedge would say .. "I hope this helps!"

Instagram video

 

[Gwerner]

Genius! Could you possibly share a close up picture of the hinge mechanism at the top of the ladder please?

 

[Farming_Sawyer]

For $89 I'm really happy with my bora portamate. I can move sheets around and tip them onto my cut station. No more sore knees or back. Great purchase if you cut a lot of sheet goods.

 

[Grev]

Genius! Could you possibly share a close up picture of the hinge mechanism at the top of the ladder please?

Just replaced the bolt that holds the rear legs/top together with a longer bolt.  I like this ladder because of the aluminum top ... seems sturdier than the plastic ones.  I think most (if not all) Werner ladders use a bolt, but could easily drill a hole too.

 

[RKA]

Be careful drilling holes in that plate.  For a 3 ft ladder, it's probably not a huge deal, but it is a structural lelement of the ladder.  As was noted, the ones with a metal plate are more rigid and stable.  That metal plate is found on the ladders that carry the higher weight ratings (300 or 350 lbs). 

 

[thedevme]

For $89 I'm really happy with my bora portamate. I can move sheets around and tip them onto my cut station. No more sore knees or back. Great purchase if you cut a lot of sheet goods.

Exactly what I use as well.

 

[festoolgolfer]

Genius! Could you possibly share a close up picture of the hinge mechanism at the top of the ladder please?

Just replaced the bolt that holds the rear legs/top together with a longer bolt.  I like this ladder because of the aluminum top ... seems sturdier than the plastic ones.  I think most (if not all) Werner ladders use a bolt, but could easily drill a hole too.

Hey tracks, what model Werner ladder and where did you get it please, I'm going to copy with your permission, thanks.