Recent content by scrapmetal57

Finished the drawers. I should be able to get all my tools organized in here soon. Just a few things left to do.

Lots of updates. Tried out the lift on my WRX and my buddies Chevy HD. The truck doesnt quite fit in the garage which is too bad. I probably could have moved the lift more forward but was thrown off by how it is oriented. A 19' long truck would be tight in my 25' long garage anyways. I...

I'm guessing this one is about 20 years old as well. Last serviced in 2013 so that's good enough for me. I think thats what the "A" in SR-7AC is for. But that is just speculation.

I was going to do that. But to do it properly, I would have needed to run a separate 120V circuit above the lift to drop down. I have a bunch of outlets on the walls and will set up a cord reel overhead. Maybe on the next lift.

Ran the electrical for the lift power unit. I ended up leaving the routing of the overhead lift off switch wire into the power unit. I put 10 AWG THHN from the motor through flexible liquid tight conduit into the switch box. The switch is a 30A DPST switch just as a precaution. Then 1/2" EMT up...

Has anyone ever seen a lift like this before? From what I could find its a Bendpak SR-7AC but has Pro-Lift on it. It came out of a Toyota Dealer that was tearing down their old service building. I haven't ever seen a lift like this before and can't find any examples of it online. I found...

Installed the hydraulic hose, equalizing cables, and temporarily wired it to make sure it worked. It does! And I have it adjusted so the safety locks engage at the same time, its a great sound. First Lift Operation Video

Got the Bendpak 7,000 lb lift bolted to the concrete. I still need to connect the hydraulics and equalizing cables, and install the wiring to the power unit. I should also move the trip stop tube down under the ceiling. Eventually I want to paint or powdercoat the lift arms but that is low...

Thanks for the suggestions. I tried to email Bendpak and they were no help at all.

Is there a preferred method of attaching things (electrical boxes, conduit straps, etc) to the posts of a 2-post lift? I'm thinking I can either use: -self tappers (may not make it through the thick metal) -bolts/nuts -threaded holes in the metal What have you guys done before? Pictures would...

Thanks! I have so many projects that have been on hold while finishing the garage so taping and mudding is low on my priority list. I would have loved to do OSB or plywood on the bottom for a more durable wall and something to screw into, but it was too expensive.

Made a lot of progress over the last few days. Added two more 4' LED light fixtures over the workbench. Installed the garage door brackets. I was worried about the withdrawal loading of the lags going into the bottom of my trusses. I used the American Wood Council Calculator and consulting...

Some more updates. Passed inspection. Finished all the outlets and got the cover plates installed. Drywall is complete (except for above the garage door, but that is low priority). Whole garage: Ceiling outlets and lights: Wall outlets complete: Twist Lock plug for the lift...

Got the LED lights installed. All the wiring is set for final inspection tomorrow.

Thanks for the suggestions. You aren't the first person the suggest staggering joints. I have not decided whether I will tape and mud the joints yet, and if I do, its a garage so I don't care about hiding the joints. As far as vapor barrier goes, I used Kraft-faced insulation (got on sale)...