FAIW, I fitted an expandable (pull out) rod, 
to assist in levering the revolving lid... initially one flip was used as an adjustable outfeed table for several machines (as required),

Currently the two machines are way out of balance... the Foreman is all plastic compared to my belt/disc sander.  Not pretty but was a must for flipping. 

If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD