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I just dismantled a cylinder like this a month ago. They are not fun!! Make sure that you flush the groove out with brake-clean & compressed air so the snap-ring has plenty of room to collapse. I have a pair of Hi-Tech brand locking pliers. They are the best option that I have found, if...

I didn't read this part earlier. My vote goes for conduit under the floor. I have air, water, & electrical all in conduit, under the concrete. Even a couple of strategically placed outlets, where the welding table & 2 post lift are located. No overhead wires or cords running to either of them.

I thought about fabricating some of the things that others have suggested, but ended up buying 4 of these, http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/champ-floor-anchor-pot-1600-p-11538.aspx along with the "new floor plates."...

You can't look at it this way. It probably cost me 4 times more for spray foam initially, but I wouldn't have anything else. It may take some time, but it will offset the extra expense in the long run. I'm amazed at the newer buildings I've been in, that are wrapped & insulated to the hilt, and...

I hired a company from central Illinois to cover the walls & roof of my building, and after 2 years, am very thankful for that decision. I know that it's very costly, but it's just like field drainage tile. It's going to cost you, whether you have it, or not. I've been in very nice, well...

I think that it was a necessity for me. A place to talk on the phone, Work on the computer, store shop manuals, and meet with people on occasion. Mine isn't very big, but still tends to get cluttered quite easily. 10' X 10'. Here's the layout, be it right or wrong...... And what it looks...

I don't believe that I would try to "reset" the anchors. I'm quite sure that they will pull right back up to where they are now. Your lift will be fine. It's almost more of a cosmetic thing, that a few are sticking up higher than others. You still have the same "gripping" effect. Just a little...

A local ready mix plant had a bunch of this to get rid of, and hauled it to my place for free. I didn't keep track, but there must have been close to 20 tandem loads. It's at least 4' deep in places. I just leveled it off with the skidloader, as they hauled it in. It was nice & damp, so it...

I used 1/2" on mine. Within a few cents of 7/16" at the time. Painted it with KILZ & Sherwin Williams ProMar 200. Sprayed on with an airless sprayer, and back-rolled for consistency. I do cut, grind. and weld, and haven't burned it down yet.

Mine are all OSB, painted with a coat of KILZ oil based primer, and topped off with Sherwin Williams ProMar 200. Only 1 coat of each, and I'm very pleased with the results..... And I do have a welder, torch, 2 portable grinders, and a bench grinder. For all of you OSB haters, I have been...

I have one, and think it's great. Usually lifting cars, but have raised pickup trucks effortlessly. I even had the skidloader on it last year, and it's close to 10,000 lbs. I like the fact that they can be used both symmetrical or asymmetrical. It took me quite a while to get used to not...

Congratulations Jack!!! Now if you can only keep this place half as clean as your shop!!!;) (I think the shop is the easier task!!) I know that you will do fine. Thanks, Gary.

I like the looks of that!! I know that I have seen structures of this sorts, but didn't realize how simple they were. It would be a lot of cutting with a plasma cutter, but I like the thought of not adding any weight. I'll see if I can track him down. Thanks for the lead.

Yes, that is exactly what mine is supposed to look like. I just don't have the box to hang the beam on the post yet. I was too lazy to look for a picture last night. Thanks kool55. Remember that my post is already capable of holding a 20' X 16" beam. I'm just trying to make what I have as...

Good idea with the W5, but I don't want to add that much weight. I don't have the stops, but they can easily be made. I guess I assumed that everyone had seen my "build" post. I didn't explain this clearly. I already have the post..... and it's spec'd out to hold a 20' X 16" jib crane that...

Here's my jib crane beam. ..... Being the fact that the price was right, (free,) I think that I can make this work. I have a thought as to how I can extend it 11', and make it 16" tall, instead of the 12" that it is currently. I'm open to suggestions that might work better than what I...

I saw these at a farm show this winter, and was very impressed with them.... http://www.storloc.com/StorLocWorkstations.htm Very high quality, and many different configurations and color schemes available. And they're made right here in Illinois.

Ben, I don't know if you have yours already, but I have a neighbor that sells & installs radiant tube heaters. He has them in his shop, and just put 2 in his new double 2-car garages. Let me know if you would like to visit with him.

Do you really need them for the "1/4 mile at a time" trips you take?!?! :)

How's everything in White Pigeon? You need to stop by & tour the finished project. I got a roll of them from Ebay. I didn't want a specific brand, or anything gawdy. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from=R40&_trksid=p3872.m39.l1311&_nkw=oil+change+stickers&_sacat=