Recent content by sszyma

You might want to try a ZAP Controls opener, no rpm sensor and does not care which way it rotates

Glad you like the lift. I bought the same one last week after a lot of research and it is perfect for my needs as well.

The reason I went with the Zap was for its simplicity. There are no photo sensors or cable tension sensors. As far as the price goes if you call a dealer you can generally get it for much less than it is listed for. Also, the circuit board has multiple headers than can be used for various...

Just a few more updates. I put in my one shelving unit that consists of Gorilla rack. To hold a few detailing items. I placed my pressure washer and hose reel as well. I wash the cars in the alley so it is very convenient to have the hose and washer inside of the garage ready for use. I...

The airline that I use is made by rapid air and is called AirNet. It was not cheap but it is a quality product that I was willing to pay for. The line is vinyl coated aluminum. I made the vise stand over the winter with 4" O.D. .25" wall steel tubing. The base plate is .625 inch water jetted...

I like the lift a lot. I spend several months comparing the MaxJax, Bendpack, and Atlas (I actually saw them in person and tried them). Even though my concrete is plenty strong I was not a fan a the two stops on the MaxJax even though I could have drilled holes in each post to have more stops...

Good catch 6' of conrete would have been a "little" excessive. Overall I am really happy with the garage. I went with a ZAP control jack shaft garage door opener to free up space and I am very happy with it.

Although a 3 car or greater size garage would have been great where I live I am limited to a sqaure footage determined by the setback of the house and lot size etc. The biggest I could go was 24x24. I ended up with a 24x24 with 9' ceilings and gable roof with a small attic space above. I also...

This week in chicago Tear down and remove existing garage and slab 20x20 New 24x22 gable roof and small attic, 9ft ceiling, insulated 16x8 garage door, 6" of 4000psi concrete with 12" x 12" perimeter, rebar and fibermesh, includes siding and 30yr architectural shingles. $17,500. I will have...

Why not get a ZAP Controls Opener? Needs only 3-4" of side clearance.