Recent content by glmf

Sanford area, southern corner of the state.

James, valid point. But I work on a dirt pad now, outside and your right it ***** in the winter. I was spoiled many years ago with the use of a lift. Having it outside will present more maintenance on the lift that I am willing to do. It's kind of a hobby for me, the work that I want to do. So...

The ground this sits on is another problem. My lot has ledge popping out of the ground everywhere. Not sure how much depth I have to play with and won't know until I do the site work. Should start in the next 3-4 weeks. Can you please explain the properly compacted stone base in a little more...

As for the design of the frame it's basically a box the size of the pad, with two more beams across the middle. The two across the middle are placed at the ends of the feet for the lift. All joints in the beams are welded. Flanges welded together, webs joined with welded angle iron. But you...

I have the I beam already, lots of it! And I live in Maine, so I know this will move with the frost. Making the frame strong enough is a non issue. I have fabricated/welded for a living for alot of years. I guess what I am asking is how to protect the steel from the concrete? Is there...

I am in the process of installing a 2 post car lift on its own concrete pad, just outside my garage. The garage isn't big or high enough to support the lift. So I currently work on my vehicles on a dirt driveway. A pad with full height lift will be a huge step up! My plan is to build a I beam...