Recent content by WaltzW

"That's what she said"...

Thanks! Max height is about 35 in. Looks like gear ratio is around 9-1 (nine turns of handle for one inch of travel). [/IMG]

I always factor in broken/missing pieces, in other words, make the seller compensate you for repair work. I have a similar Craftsman model to this I bought several years ago also with missing/broken handles. Here's a pic of Craftsman handle next to Reid Tool replacement. They still make them at...

new addition to the collection: [/IMG] [/IMG]

I just picked up a Blackhawk S4 to go along with my SJ-18

chris, looks great and be very proud. nice work

just picked up this columbian,looks to have had little or no use. just oxidation/surface rust from sitting. [/IMG]

Most municipalities use the NEC with some additions to the code they have incorporated into their own code/permits. Most of these changes are for structures that contain human occupancy, like smoke detectors,arc fault and GFCI, and so on. It's code where I live that an attached garage must have...

Thanks Chris, for taking the time to comment on your experience and how problems were dealt with by the manufacturer. I also plan on using their steel truss system too. Your making great progress and I look forward seeing this building through to its completion. Keep up the good work!

Someone should go get this pronto: http://desmoines.craigslist.org/tls/3299852643.html

Awesome Chris! I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. I had a teleconference/design session with Mike Palmer @64 Metals earlier this summer about plans for a garage I want to build. Good to see an actual project during construction. Are you happy with their product so far?

oh yeah, I got the compliment, no prob. It made me chuckle as I am a big fan of the movie "Slapshot" Tim McCracken: "Dunlop, you **** c*ck..." Reggie Dunlop: "All I can get !" Seriously, last friday my craftsman 3 ton jack I bought new like 25 yrs ago was giving me issues. I thought it was not...

new pics, not sure how to reduce down to a thumbnail size. Enjoy! [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG]

Blackhawk advertised it as a anti-theft feature. Maybe there was a lot of "jack jacking" goin on back in the 50's?

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/atq/3278871943.html Isn't that where all the cra..err good stuff comes from? Yes, I do have plans for a re-paint, have to solve the broken handle issue. Anyone know if the handle is pot metal or aluminum? Can a locksmith make a key for it?