Under table power actuator

[wayles3]

I have heard that while building my layout to work in a power linear actuator to lift the table off the benchwork for easier workmanship. (Instead of crouching underneath) the benchwork to work on the electrical.
I am looking at just a 4x8 sheet of plywood with henges on the 8' side and using 120v. That way I do not have to convert from 12v to 120v. Just push a button and the tabletop rises or lowers.
Any ideas?

 

[Topherisme]

Think instead I would just use hinged arms that lock in the up position. Or save even more money by just propping it up with a 2x4 in a secure position…. I thought about doing this but decided not to since I have segmented benchwork, but one sheet of plywood should be easily accomplished…

 

[timlange3]

Would think it would be cheaper to build a custom creeper with backrest to put you at the height and angle that is most comfortable to work under the railroad.

 

[logandsawman]

I put my layout at 48" and that makes it easy to work under it.

Or, you could put your table top on a desk like this, goes up and down:

It goes up to 48" I believe.

The name is zhehiang jiecang linear motion. When I googled it they sent me elsewhere where the actuators only are sold.

Check it out, Dave

 

[Greg@mnrr]

My layout's lowest distance from the floor is 48 inches. To perform work under the layout, I use a mechanic's chair on rollers and simply use my two feet to move around under the layout. The chair has a shelf under the seat that can be used to carry tool and supply while working under the layout.

Greg