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    Should I get mobile column lifts over a 2 post? Unique garage dimensions

    New house build - just finished rough-in. It's a 3 car garage (but tight) with two in the front (21.5x21.5 - 13' ceiling), and one in the back (17' W x 27' - 9' ceiling), see attached drawing. Using the back 1 car garage for shop space and trying to keep the front 2 car area pretty clean so I...
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    Building a new 22x22 garage in front of shop - deciding on a lift

    Before you say build a bigger garage - I wish, but sorry, I can't, I live in Tahoe and we are restricted on how much square footage we can build. 22x22 is the biggest I can do. Pictures of plans below. I have an existing ~17 wide x 33' shop area, with 8' ceiling. The new garage is going in...
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    How to do this dial indicator measurement?

    Attached screenshot from the manual I am working on. Steps 25-30 The purpose of this measurement is to get the difference in height between the gage block (LRT-41-014/3) and the bearing track. I have the special tools, but I do not have the DTI gauge L-bracket thats pictured. I have a regular...
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    Tips on tooling to aid in using a press? Bearings, races..

    I picked up a HF 20 ton press to help me rebuild a transfer case. The overhaul manual calls out for dozens on specialized tools to do the job, which are naturally either unavailable or extremely expensive. For example, pressing in bearings. One of the tools basically just looks like a steel...
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    Cheap workbench and vise for rebuilding a transfer case?

    I don't have a garage, just a 1 bedroom apartment, but I need a solid work surface to help me rebuild a transfer case. Harbor freight has two options: https://www.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/workbench/48-in-workbench-with-light-60723.html...
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