Take a look at the other threads on scissor lifts or post lifts you may find some interest.
Try this to start http://garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174954&highlight=scissor+lift
I bet if you got two other people who wanted lifts that would qualify as a group buy. There has got to be two other people who are looking for a lift. Remember Ever-Eternal makes other lift models.
Good luck
Ed
I believe it is Chinese New Years this week so you may not find anybody home at the factory. Try William next week. Also you may want to hook up with other forum members looking for a lift for a group buy. If you keep the price under 2k (minus shipping)you can do a informal customs entry and...
The project turned out great and more importantly I am using the lift all the time. I even use the lift to wax the side of my car. I have been trading street and race brake pads between events. You want security leave the car up on the rack and let somebody try and steal it.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174954&highlight=Scissor+lift
I love my scissor lift and you will have no problem doing ****** or engine work. I just upgraded all my suspension bits and exhaust no problem. I changed the oil and filter and did a brake job on my suburban. The...
The lift is getting a workout and I love it. I used Laticrete # 125 Sound and Crack to bond the Porcelain tiles to the lift. This material stays flexible and I have had no problems yet. The edges I boarded with Schlulter stainless edging.
This lift is rated for 3000kg or 6600 pounds. You may need a higher weight capacity lift. Take a look at the Mohawk lift, they may have a higher capacity lift.
You can use a laser level that will allow you to transfer your rafter locations to the floor. Now lay out your rail track and make sure you can hit the rafters, if not install some backing. Go ahead and drywall and use your floor measurements and shoot in the bracket support holes. I used this...
Not happy with the cracks in the garage floor I decided to tile the shop and main floor. After considering all types of covering I chose Porcelain Tile in 1'x2'. It took a couple of months before I found the right tile at the right price. I had no idea that it would take 7 or 8 days to lay a...