Recent content by seaton

My thinking exactly. Yeah, maybe I should put some J-Bolts in the track for securing the plates

Yeah, I hear ya. Better trapped than dead, but yeah. Not sure if I have it covered or not. My pit goes under my garage wall to my crawlspace. So I should be able to exit into the garage or crawlspace. In theory I could get out through whatever was left of the house, but yeah, could very...

Wow, I am glad I asked. storage flashlights and such are a good idea, along with a good place to sit. My wife veto'd the 65 inch lcd TV. I have not figured out the top. I would love to have the protection of something heavy to protect a person, but I don't want to be wearing the plate...

Sorry, my brand of sarcastic humor. I have read never ending threads on this forum where all someone wanted was a pit. The threads turn into a big pit bashing fest, and a lift sales session. I love lifts, and I think they are a solid recommendation in most cases, and probably better than a...

Thanks. I have seen some really nice pictures of well done pits. Not sure if I have the advanced forming skills to pull off some of these, but am sure hoping to make one I can be proud of. I love the looks of welded grates, and the pit I attached. The thing I don't like about grates, is I...

So here is the deal. 1. I live where there are Tornados. 2. Basements are not common here due to the water table. 3. I am in ETJ, so there are no permits, inspections or ACA issues to deal with So my plan is this. I have a very big garage, I plan on putting in a pit at the front side of...