Another scissor lift question

[mybuickgs]

Putting the final stages of planning on paper for my new 60 X 30 garage. I might someday want to purchase a scissor mid rise lift. Typically when you pour a floor in a garage you put a slight slope toward the overheads. If a slope is poured will it cause a safety issue with a "portable" mid rise scissor lift? I'm thinking 2" fall over the 30' run (depth). Everyone here is awesome. Thanks for the replies in advance.

 

[HIRISC]

Short answer - No, IMO. Whether the decline is 'on top of' or 'intra' concrete doesn't matter. I have a BendPak MD-6XP scissor and it works just fine on a traditional 'slant' toward the door.

Far more important to load balance - front to back and side to side - the scissor for safety.

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

Putting the final stages of planning on paper for my new 60 X 30 garage. I might someday want to purchase a scissor mid rise lift.

That will be a very nice size garage. Why not a 4 or a 2 post?

 

[Shocker]

I had mine poured flat just for that reason.

 

[silver hair deere]

Short answer - No, IMO. Whether the decline is 'on top of' or 'intra' concrete doesn't matter. I have a BendPak MD-6XP scissor and it works just fine on a traditional 'slant' toward the door.

Far more important to load balance - front to back and side to side - the scissor for safety.

great laid out garage and a smoke-in camaro , i have a complete hydraulics
mid lift , great for people with bad knees

shd

 

[mybuickgs]

10 foot ceilings in the plan. Apartment upstairs and I am having to build on a pretty bad slope. One corner 6 1/2 ft stem wall. Almost like building a basement. The structure will be near 30' high and don't want it to overtake my house. Hence the reason for a scissor lift.

So one reply said he poured his flat the other said shouldn't be a problem with a 2" fall. I need more opinions. What do you think Problem or not?

 

[Rich]

I gotta build some ramps like the Yenko guy's...those are nice.

My garage has a 3" drop over 36' and the scissor lift isn't going anywhere. The front legs are connected by a heavy metal cylinder that's in contact with the floor for it's whole length.

That's a 10' ceiling in the picture. The lift isn't fully extended. I have to close the garage door to lift the car all the way up.

 

[HIRISC]

I gotta build some ramps like the Yenko guy's...those are nice.

Thanks. Info/pics below from my original 'how to build the ramps' post on Corvette Forum 3 years ago.. Still working fine

The materials list:

Qty 4 - 2x12x12' Pine (the sides)
Qty 2 - 2x4x6' Pine (the cross members)
Qty 2 - 1x12x8 Pine (the 'ramps')

Qty 4 - 2x4 deck hangers (flat bottom)
Qty 8 - 1/2 x 2.5 Carriage Bolts (no nut necessary)
Qty 8 - 3" Drywall Screws (for stops)
Qty 8 - 2" Drywall Screws (for ramps)
Qty 8 - 1" Drywall Screws (for ramps)

The crossmember 2x4's ensure that the ramp doesn't walk forward or backward as your drive on/off. There is about 1" extra room on either side of the 2x12's for tire clearance. You'll be surprised at how good you can get at centering the car.

PM me with any questions.. The pics should help.

 

[HIRISC]

great laid out garage and a smoke-in camaro , i have a complete hydraulics
mid lift , great for people with bad knees. shd

Thanks! These scissor lifts are worth every penny. Everyone I've known who buys one wonders how they lived without it.

 

[Rich]

HIRISC, thanks for the ramp plans! I'll report back after I build a set.

 

[UPSHIFT]

One of our fellow GJ Members sent us this Photo and it lets you see there are new ideas and options for Home Owner Lifts (MaxJax) , so resorting to the existing Commercial lifts and adapting them into your Garage is no longer necessary.Scissor lifts are Great and Durable however you are still limited in the undercar area. Just trying to help.

Gabe
Dannmar

 

[HIRISC]

HIRISC, thanks for the ramp plans! I'll report back after I build a set.

No sweat

 

[E46M3]

So one reply said he poured his flat the other said shouldn't be a problem with a 2" fall.

And then, there's the option of doing both;
51'10" X 37' - concrete poured flat where the lift was installed, and then a 2" slope for the remaining floor towards the outside doors. (my lift is not portable)

Cheers,
E46M3

 

[HIRISC]

And then, there's the option of doing both;
51'10" X 37' - concrete poured flat where the lift was installed, and then a 2" slope for the remaining floor towards the outside doors. (my lift is not portable)
Cheers,
E46M3

Smart solution - nice garage.

The 2" drop over 30' is not worth worrying about. There will very likely be more horizontal variation due to placement of lifting points than a .0055 declination.

But, if you're starting from scratch, then there isn't any reason not to trowel the lift base flat.

 

[mybuickgs]

Great options and nice garage! Since I'm not sure about if I will every buy one, I'm leaning toward pouring the drop and not worrying about it if I use one.

I am due to start on Saturday. Stump removals and getting things ready for Footings. I will post pictures in the gallery as I have used this site for ideas and its the least I can do to maybe help out a fellow garage journal junkie!

 

[mx757]

Thanks! These scissor lifts are worth every penny. Everyone I've known who buys one wonders how they lived without it.

yes your right I bought two Mohawk USL-6000 one for my brothers...