Recent content by Oldtymeflyr

First, compare the difference in cost between a 7,000 lb lift and and a 10,000 lb lift. A Ford PU with a 7.3 is heavy. Next, I have used our 2 poster for various things including lifting heavy things into our PU. Also, used it to lift to working height various items, like lawn mowers, snow...

I have used my Rotary to lift our GMC 2500HD. No issues. The Toyota Highlander is lifted on pinch welds. No issues. On my Rotary the lift pads are removable. At the Rotary site they will have a broad range of accessories, I have not need any. I have never had to use the flip up pad...

I looked at a new Mohawk had the salesman come out and we went and looked at a few installs. I wound up buying a Rotary. My maximum lift is a 6200# GMC. The Rotary was used, in like new condition for $1200, and a $300 install price and it had 9k# capacity. The new Mohawk was over $8k when it...

I use an old Powerwinch boat winch. It's 12v and I always seem to have an extra battery around so it works both in the garage and in the car hauler when necessary. It was given to me about 20 years ago my my uncle and it has done a good job. To pull a vehicle/camper into the garage, I have...

I have one that I have had for years, it converts to a horizontal stove. A Mr. Heater brand I believe. Nice heater not too loud. It will warm an area in front of it and take the chill off a larger area. Heat your whole garage with 15k btu, I don't think so. 30k btu would probably do okay...

I have found Formica to work well.

I use a side load double sliding doors on a 10 x 16 shed. Barn door rails are from a farm supply store, we don't use a bottom rail or bottom roller to keep the doors against the shed, they are heavy, probably close to 100# each. They are tucked under a very narrow eave, no problem with rain...

I store a car on my 2-post lift.

I have a 1/4 hp Delta. I wish it was 1 hp. I drill mostly steel and a drill press is the way to go. Good luck!

I have a Lift Master 3800 which is a jackshaft door opener, it works on an 18' x 9' door. I have recently (just before the warranty went out in 6 years) had troubles with it. The gear drive that runs the chain is stripped and the company sent out a new gear drive. I am in the process of...

Trevor: How about some more details :dunno::dunno:: What degreaser did you use? And, what acid did you use? Obviously, I am kinda in your situation before you started this process and like you I would like to get it right the first time:rocker:. Thanks! Rick

I would consider just raising the roof. You could do this either at the top of the top plate or coming down about a foot and raising the whole roof just below the lintels. You would then be able to raise the door entries if this is helpful to you but it would be more costly. This is not that...

Looks very nice. I like the color density.:rocker: How about some info on the prep process, ie. removing oil stains etc. Thanks. Rick

Keep working on it maybe someday you will get it. :dunno::dunno: Rick

We have had electric floor heat in two houses, for the bathroom floors. It has worked flawlessly. The current home has 230 volt system and will cost less to operate than a 110v system. I would not have any problems with a hydronic system. I kick myself for not putting one in the basement and...