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http://www.steelbuilding.com/ You can design the building online with price. I am very pleased with my building.

I received multiple bids for a 39 X 50 pad. They ranged from $14000 to $27000. I ended up doing the forming and rebar myself and hiring concrete finishers for around $9500. I would get more bids.

I have two Costco boxes I purchased about 2 years ago. I had bought 1 box and I liked it so much I went out and got the other one a month later. They are CSPS brand. I have had craftsman, snap-on and cornwell boxes thru the years. In my opinion these boxes rank high for the price. The drawer...

I remember reading about someone having a problem with a slow lift. After I replaced the rams on mine, I added Dextron instead of the Hydraulic fluid I had used. Benpak recommended Dextron. The lift comes down faster with or without a vehicle. Maybe changing fluid will help.

I did not go with the ACX because I was more familiar with the symetrical CX. I have no problem with opening car doors with the CX.

Nuera, There is much to consider when tring to swap from a 3ph motor to a 1 ph motor due to a 3hp 3phase 230v. motor (approx. 9.5 amps)pulls less than a 3hp 1phase 230v. motor(approx. 17 amps). I am not familiar with that brand starter, but they are all basicly the same. Here is the basics...

Update. I just received an E-mail from BendPak with the tracking number for shipping. They shipped it right after my conversation with Brian this morning.I know there has been alot of talk about what lift to purchase. I hope this helps with decision making. There is one problem that I have...

I do not normally post, but I wanted to share my experience that I had with Bendpak customer service. I purchased my 2post lift XP-10CX last March. My 18 yr old son and I installed it with virtually no problems. The only problem was the micro switch lever was not long enough to reach the safety...

#2 THHN wire is good for 130 amps. That is what I ran for my shop with a #8 ground at 140 ft. #3 THHN is good for 110 amps. 2/0 THHN is good for 195 amps. 2/0 requires a #4 ground.