11-13-2012, 07:13 PM
Neat idea, can't see why it wouldn't work. On my shop press I use air on the bottom side of the hydraulic cylinder to return it. Holds air for weeks at a time.
You may want to look at suspending the cylinder from the top to avoid misalignment problems. As drawn you have three fixed points down the shaft.
You may want to look at suspending the cylinder from the top to avoid misalignment problems. As drawn you have three fixed points down the shaft.
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Greg
Greg