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mine has been in use (auto maint/repair, metal fab; 10 hrs/week on average) for about five years now. I have left spills on it for days at a time and they just sit on top, all sorts of lubricants, coolant, ect. wipes up clean every time. Seems more resistant to chips and scratches compared to...

I have the VLE10 and ordered the height adapter kit and round rubber foot pads. I have had lifted 1/2ton 4WD trucks, minivans, lowered sport compacts and German sports cars without needing any special tricks. comparing the specs the only consequential difference I notice is the I10 lists a...

PTFE lined braided stainless hose for an air compressor outlet is the regulatory standard in the industry I work in. it will hold up to the heat if you're getting what's on the label. most will be rated to about 480°F. the braid could be nylon for your application, but stainless is ideal You...

It would be much easier I think to isolate the compressor from the tank rather than the tank from the floor. Tanks can act like a bell too so this would in theory be quieter overall. This is how most of the "ultra quiet" compressors are done these days

I have used Sterilite divided cases for hardware and other small items for a while now. I got them initially because they fit these steel office mail cubbies I got for free. I really haven't found anything else that works as well for anywhere close to the price. Home Depot has 6 and 12 packs...

Solid Edge from Siemens has a free makers version for non-commercial uses. I haven't tried it yet, but it probably will soon. I have used their commercial products for work for close to 20 years. I would hope for a near non-existent learning curve. Solid Works from DSS also offers a makers...

The building got it's first snow! That doesn't happen too often in our area. It's been maybe four years since last time it stuck. The insulation does fairly well. I was able to maintain mid 50s with two space heaters while outside was in the 20s for several days. I've been busy with the...

Proximity to the man door was one of my priorities too when placing mine. I ended up putting it about 6 feet away on the same wall as the door, but looks like that would not work as well in your case. Another thing that may be a factor- it was in my case is the location of the water supply and...

Not all, but many vehicles have center jack points front and rear. This is what I typically use to get a stand at each corner. For the ones that don't have that provision, usually the frame/sub-frame at or near where it is bolted to the body is a sturdy spot for the jack. Still best to proceed...

Thanks! The inside is still a work in progress as I find a place for everything and then put it there. I'll have some more photos to share in the next few weeks.

I'm very pleased with the results, the neighbors seem to be also from the number of compliments I've had on it. 30x40x12 with an 8x40 lean-to/porch. It was about the biggest our lot and finances would allow. I mentioned Hoover as they were the one I had experience with, but yes they are pole...

I'm in Lexington county also. I used Hoover for my building. We're in an established sub-division but without HOA restrictions. If memory serves they asked for 15% when we signed the contract, 60% when construction started and the remaining balance when it passed inspection. They were in the...

I updated the link, it looks like it working now.

While the way you use it and your personal preferences are going to factor into the ideal placement of the lift, most manufacturers do publish clearance diagrams or specs which will narrow down the possibilities some. see sheets 2 and 3 here for the model you are planning on. I added in my...

You may find more feedback and expertise in the flooring section. Similar to what I used, Ghostshield has a penetrating sealer usually used for concrete, but does mention natural stone in the application list. siloxa-tek 8500. It works really well and because it's "soaking in" rather than...

Balance the weight of the lifted part so the lifting actuator doesn't have to do much work. probably the easiest way to do this is with gas springs/struts. In fact if the total force from the gas struts is slightly higher than the weight of the TV and lifted support structure you won't need an...

clarify they are sending the "truck adapter extension kit". that's the storage brackets, four of the 3" extenders, two of the 6" extenders and the truck frame "adapter" feet that replace the white nylon plate type that come with the lift. I got the "round rubber adapters" instead of the truck...

Is the stack adapter kit included in that $8200? if not, don't forget to add it on. My materials for the electrical part of it were about $100, but I did place mine about 6ft from the panel so it was only about 25ft of wire to run up to the truss and back down. It's not too dissimilar from...

Why aluminum and not steel? You did mention unistrut which is steel, but simple square tube is probably a better choice here. Mild steel is around 32k-46K psi depending on the "flavor" and generally half the cost of aluminum of the same geometry. There's more too it than the tensile strength...

I can identify. One of my motives for improvement is the frustration that comes when I know I have the thing I need at the moment but can't find it. So for me a "perfect" system of categories isn't important, only a system where I could find what I need on the first or maybe second try. Things...