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In my car storage area, I have electrical outlets in the ceiling above the front of the cars. I could buy standard retractable reels for 110v electrical cable like these: But then the trickle charger would still be on the ground. What I'd like is a reel that had low-voltage (say 18ga)...

This is a topic that the search engines of the world make hard to reserach... Try a Goog or Bing search for "how to align a car on a two-post lift" and all you'll get is links for alignment lifts. When I had my 4 post lift, I got better over time at lining my cars up so they were centered. But...

Here's the layout: Two lifts: On the right, a 2-post and on the left, and in-floor scissor lift. Here's the question: Experience with my 4-post lift in my old workshop tells me I really want up-lighing under my lifts. I'm considering putting conduit in, as shown, and using waterproof...

Figgering out Rectangular Tubing ID & OD - Plasma Cutting Tray Ok, this is probably simple, but my brain is making it complicated. I want to fabricate a slide-in plasma cutting tray for my welding table. I COULD use the 2x2" ID trailer hitch receivers I have and 2" (1/4" thick) tubing I have...

I have 28 1/2" holes. Need them bigger; about 5/8". They are in 3/8" thick steel. I can't get the parts on to my drill press. Using a hand drill with a 5/8" bit is a *****. Is there a bit attachment that will do this more easily?

I have a Groit's Garage air hose reel (this one) that leaks internally. I believe it is leaking either where the reel hose attaches to the axle or at the bearing (or whatever you call it) between the outer connector and the axle. I can't really tell. I like this reel as it retracts nice...

I have some small bottle jacks (2 ton) that will fit under my low car. However, the tip of the bottle jack is only ~3/4" diameter. I need something between it and the lifting surface (e.g. the differential housing) so the load is more broadly distributed. I have some nice solid rubber hockey...

I scored a Backyard Buddy 4 post, 7000# extended height lift. My original plan was to get a Bend-Pak 9HD and then get two Greg Smith Pro Jack 4500 platform jacks. But with the killer deal I got on the BYB I am now in a bind: According to the Greg Smith page, because the BYB's ramps have a...

I've really tried to read through all the air compressor threads before posting this. I do not want to start yet-another-air-compressor-thread, but I don't think I have a choice. I currently have a cheapo Craftsman portable compressor that is inadequate for my needs. I am going to pull the...

Bald is Beautiful This is my garage / workshop thread. I started it in 2011 when I really got rolling with my workshop in Bellevue, WA. Then, I built a second home in Utah and add that. Then I got divorced and moved to Durango, CO. The thread now carries on, documenting my garage adventures in...

Discovered this forum while looking for info on lifts. Glad I found it! My current rides: The Garage Queen: 1988 Porsche 911 Coupe, Venetian Blue The Project: "Uglina" 1978 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, Mustard Yellow (See my "fix-up thread" on IH8MUD here) The "makes me drive like a...

(Moved this thread here because I accidentally posted it in the Gallery the first time). I've been saving my pennies to buy a 4 post lift. I had my sights set on a BendPak HD-9 but am still several $K short in my budget... A friend just hooked me up with a guy who is selling a 7000lb Backyard...

Moved thread to Garage where it belongs. Sorry.