Recent content by J-Man22

The video linked above probably goes through all this, but in addition to the height of the two cars you need to consider the thickness of the runways, a bit of space between the bottom car and the bottom of the runways/cross beams, and some space above the top car to get the lift off the locks...

Try using the Construction Master Pro calculator. You can either buy the calculator if you'll use it again, or there is an app. I just built a gazebo with a hip roof, never framed a roof before, and that app was extremely helpful. Gives you all the lengths, angles etc based on your building...

You could build a frame, similar to a deck frame and probably similar to what your shed is currently sitting on, with no decking on top. Build it at the same height as the base your shed is sitting on. Add some wheels to it. Slide the shed off the base, on to the temporary frame/cart and roll it...

I want to keep grass around my kid’s playset, including under the swings, but it’s a pain cutting the grass under the slide and the fort and ladder. I haven’t looked into it yet, but am considering putting down some artificial turf which might be an option for you. It won’t be any softer than...

I have the Atlas Garage Pro 8000 EXT-L (extra tall and extra long). So far I’ve been really happy with it. I use it for storing a vehicle in the winter, and have only used it a couple times for maintenance so it doesn’t get operated very often. I had a buddy help me pick it up from the supplier...

This would help me finally get my garage organized!

I have an Atlas Garage Pro 8000 EXT-L, extra tall and extra long compared to their regular lift, that I am happy with. It has a lifting height of 84.5", clearance under the runways of 80", runway length of 185", and outside runway to outside runway width of 77.75".

I have an Atlas EXT-L four post lift, which has the lock ladders. My garage floor slopes 2.5" from the front posts to the back posts. I didn't want to anchor the lift to the concrete, so I came up with a different plan that still allowed me to shim the posts. I had some plates cut that are...

I installed an Atlas 4 post lift with an engine hoist and a buddy, pretty straightforward if you are somewhat mechanically inclined. Had a different buddy help me pick it up from the supplier with his car trailer, and four of us unloaded it from the trailer and into my garage until it was ready...

My advice on the lift (and cabinets) is measure, measure, measure. I'm assuming you live in Ontario, and likely the GTA, if you are looking at purchasing from the Lift Superstore, and they certainly aren't generous with the size of garages they build. My garage is 6" larger than yours in all...

As mentioned above, the spring and cable drum assembly sits above the tracks which will limit how close to the ceiling you can get the tracks and door. In my situation there is a beam about 3 feet from the front of the garage, and the builder framed the ceiling below this beam. I raised the...

Could be something plugged in that manifold too if that is where the line goes to. On my lift there is just a PTC fitting at the top of the tank that it connects to.

I have an Atlas 4 post lift which is probably the same setup as your Bendpak lift. The cylinder is single acting, fluid enters and exits the cylinder only on the end where the piston comes out. The port on the other end (where the small line is attached) is open to atmosphere and just allows...