Recent content by wanabemechanic

Sorry, I guess my description of a roll up door is different than yours. It is just a standard garage door that is 12' high. I guess I will just go ahead and put the rope back and go that route.

I guess this isn't obvious. It is a standard garage door that happens to be 12' tall. 6 2' wide panels. I could just attach a rope to the door and use that, but would like to inquire about other possibilities.

Hey everyone, I have a 36'x36'x14' 3 bay shop. It has (2) 8' roll up doors and (1) 12' roll up door. I would like to install a chain type pull on the 12' door. I will probably install automatic door openers on the 8' doors. I am looking for any ideas / product recommendations anyone has. I would...

Hi There, I am in search of any specialty automotive tools that were used by dealers back in the day. I'm talking about the 60's and 70's I have a catalog of the various tools available and I'm hoping to find some of them. Surely they are available somewhere. Anyone here know of anybody or has a...

Hello Everyone, I have an inquiry about garage insulation I would like to ask for opinions from the folks here. I recently made a move from Colorado to Oregon, and as you may guess, Oregon is a LOT wetter than Colorado is. I have a 36 x 36 pole garage with NO insulation. it is basically a pole...

Thanks folks, Yea, it's not available from Snap-on anymore I'll check out the links you guys have provide and let you know.

Good Evening All, Thought I would post here and see if anyone might have a tool I am seeking. It is a Snap-on S9608B offset wrench. It is used for accessing & removing the bolts for door hinges. Anyone have one they might consider parting ways with? Thanks for any help

Wow, thanks for all the responses guys! I didn't think I'd get so many opinions. Now you are making in harder for me to decided on a 2 or 4 post. I've been checking out the BendPak XPR10 series. Pretty nice setup. I am also looking to lift my 1986 Winnebago LeSharo Motorhome as well to do some...

Hello All, I am moving to Oregon soon and my new garage is 36' x 36' with a 14' ceiling. I have 3 bays and wish to put in a 4 post lift so I can do some serious work on my vehicles. It's hard for me to lay on concrete anymore! Anyway, I am curious to get opinions/thoughts on the best automotive...