Recent content by jamesg302

I have come to really rely on the adapters also. They are great. I'm glad to hear your experience with BendPak was very positive. BendPak definitely strives to insure quality customer service is provided. I am still happy with my purchase and would buy from BendPak if I had to do it all again.

The lift does sway a little due to the gap between the ladder guide blocks and the steel c-column itself. However, the gap is beneficial as it allows some play which helps prevent/minimize any binding when you raise/lower the lift and the columns aren't perfectly aligned or perpendicular to the...

I am not an engineer but my assumption is that in order to support a 4,500lb. load the required tube and scissor components of the jack are minimized as much as possible already. In reality, the jack arms only stick up a couple of inches above the runways and should have ample clearance for all...

Wow. I guess I'll be sticking with my $10 Leviton then.

Oh. I should have read a little more closely. I asked him the same thing in post #31 but have not seen a reply yet.

The motor start switch is the momentary switch on the motor that comes with the lift. My switch is just a secondary switch in order to cut the power if necessary. Home Depot. $11 Leviton Model # R52-03032-2WS...

I've seen those. However, the Leviton 2625F is for a twist lock. Twist lock plugs are not made in a 90 degree version. I need a 90 degree plug due to the lift being up against the wall and want the wire to hang straight down the post leg. Let me know if you find one designed for a straight...

Thank you for your thoughts. I really do not want a pigtail or any other similar hanging from the lift. As such, do you happen to know of a source for a NEMA 6-30P that is designed to mount in a double gang junction box and then the complimenting NEMA 6-30R 90 degree for the end of the extension...

The black knob actuates the air line valve to release the air locks. This is another one of the reasons why I chose the BendPak lift. I really prefer the air locks to manual locks with actuator rods running to all four posts. The mini oiler is available from many places. You can find them if you...

I have a KD 1/2" torque wrench and it works great. The twist lock ring was a big improvement over my old torque wrench. I found it on the toolsource.com site for your reference although I'm sure there a tons more places where it can be purchased...

Thanks for the photo. I like the switch. Where did you buy it and what is the manufacturer and model number?

The receptacle and switch junction box is mounted on the spare mount plate directly opposite the electric motor. I welded the junction boxes together then drilled the back to match the existing holes in the spare mount plate. Air supply is provided by a compressor with an inline moisture...

Hi. I don't own both lifts but did recently purchase a BendPak HD9XW. Take a look at my thread if you haven't already. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110741 Also, don't forget to consider shipping costs when comparing total cost. Freight is included in the BendPak lift cost.

It will help the decision if EVERYONE who is interested would email BendPak as I noted above and make a post in this thread also as I believe BendPak is periodically reading it.

NEW Prototype BendPak Bridge Jack (RJ-45) BendPak may be updating their RJ-45 jack yet again this year. You may recall the updated design to lower the jack providing more under car clearance. In using the RJ-45 jack, I found the need to lift from the middle of area and not just at the arm lift...