DUEBEL 8" x 8" Lab Scissors Jack, 200 x 200mm Lab Scissors Jack, Stainless Steel Cabinet Jack Stands Scissor Jack Lift Scissor Lift Stand with 15KG Support Weight, 85 to 280mm Vertical Lift Range

Numerous applications for this scissors jack. When unextended the platform is about 2.5" inches high to a maximum of around 10.5 inches fully extended. The model i have is the one with an 8" square platform. In a laboratory setting it could be very useful as part of setting up a small distillation process and with a maximum load of 15 kilograms it could certainly accommodate containers holding substantial amounts of liquids or other substances etc.The design is simple and functional - the large black plastic knob allows a pretty fine control of platform height that should be more than accurate enough for all but very special experiments or set - ups.Even fully extended there is no discernible "wobble" even after putting some considerable pressure or weight on it - this can be particularly important say if you wanted to use it for holding a stereo microscope in place - the last thing you would want in such a case is a wobbly platform - I say this because I have seen cheaper models do just that from certain large far east stores!In short it does it's job and does it well - couldn't ask for anything more from it.

I have a small pillar drill which I use for miniature work that does not require a lot of downward force but have always had problems with reach as the handle on the drill would bottom out too soon and I am unable to drill all the way through.This platform is absolutely idea for this purpose as it is a lot quicker to raise / lower the height.Perhaps not the intended use for this design but it works absolutely perfect for my application.Price point does appear a little steep but this is a specialised item and for the purpose I have assigned it is ideal.I intend to bolt a small hand vice to the top plat to further increase the accuracy.