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Post by Calilasseia » Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:53 pm

Close up of the Archimedan screw thread that raises or lowers the platform when the handle at the top is turned:
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Post by Calilasseia » Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:54 pm

Side view of the Macro Bench.
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Post by Calilasseia » Thu Jul 28, 2011 7:56 pm

Finally, I thought I'd give a little demonstration, and raise the platform about halfway up, to show how it works.
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