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Which design of pliers for Constant Tension Band Clamps ? Must differentiate between easy smaller clamps on fuel or vacuum lines and much bigger clamps on diesel trucks for example. The big clamps are a problem if the ears are oriented so they are hard to reach with Knipex 85 51-250 or big...

It would be really smart of Atlas/Greg Smith Equipment to sell the 3 stage alternative arms to those of us who have the old and limited 2 stage arms.

Atlas may have read this Post and realized there was an opportunity to improve their product. Several Atlas 2Post lifts now have standard 3 stage front arms https://www.atlasautoequipment.com/products/new-equipment/atlas-platinum-pvl10 It seems any lift with a part number including "L" as in...

Thank you. Here is a link: https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Sliding-Adapters If they fitted the first stage of the arm they might work.But they are only 4" wide so are sized for the smaller second stage that telescopes inside the 1st.The first stage arms are 4-3/4" wide.I'll ask Greg Smith...

I'm using the lift points .On small unibody cars there is very little alternative space. The problem is both of the 2 stages of the arms are too long. You might ask , why did I locate the columns at 'only' 109" drive thru ? Because this is determined by the overhead bracing. Oh, I miss my...

I need to modify my 2 post lift to fit shorter but wide cars. I selected the lift primarily for use with pickups. It is an Atlas ATPK-PV15PX.Very similar to most tall+wide ,symmetrical 2 post lifts. The specs are here: https://www.gregsmithequipment.com/Atlas-PV-15P It works great for trucks and...

Leland kindly gave a good source for black tubing . Here is another source for U.V. resistant tubing and 3/4" https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/specs/nitratubingpoly.pdf It also gives the working pressures so you can see how this varies with diameter and wall.

So what is the best price source for Pex-Al-Pex 3/4 pipe, fittings and crimp tool? btw ,did you know 3/4" Pex has a thicker wall than 1/2"? 3/4" Pex = 0.875"o.d. & 0.097"wall 1/2" Pex has only a 0.070" wall

Consider rigging an 'idiot bar ' up in the ceiling that sounds an alarm if you raise the car too high. The risk is when you have the car high, then need to lower it. You have to raise it to get it off the safety latches. You go a little too far and crunch the windshield. Does it sound like I...

I need to winch my project car into the garage from time to time. I have a 120Vac winch bolted to the garage floor. I extended the power cord to the pendant hand control but all that cable is a pain. I have a similar issue winching into a race car trailer .The winch is 120vac not 12vdc. Here is...

In my case I need to winch a car into the garage. The 120v winch is bolted to the floor of the garage and there is a slight slope up to the garage. I did extend the cord . It is awkward to try to steer the car, watch the cord and the winch. Much better would be to use a little key fob remote...

WIRELESS REMOTE for 120v winch/hoist Can I buy such a remote control ready made? The link suggest using an Arduino board for the new controller. A little RC 3 or 4 button fob would be way more convenient than a pendant/tether control switch. The link suggested is very useful but beyond my...

There are concrete screws that are inserted using hand tools + epoxy. Look at the Simpson +titen bolt site? There are other brands.You need to be 100% accurate with the correct hole diameter.

If you want Customer Service - try Mohawk. My lift was built in 1980 and they still help you out with tech enquiries .The lift is so sturdy and simple it will outlast me and my great grandchildren ! New they are out of my budget but used ones are decent.

Yup and it works great - used it today . Interesting that Mohawk splurges on materials - all that extra steel costs very little extra to the Manufacturer but has great benefits to the user. And it allows Mohawk to justify a hefty premium price. I wonder what it will be like trying to get...