RXtacy's small detached rotary haven
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vtwinjunkie
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what lifts are those? do they go up together at the same time?
Xander
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Lifts sure are handy. To answer your question I am looking at a scissor lift, otherwise I might do a 4 post and not use it to the full height potential. I didn't like the 2 post setup, both for getting on in just the right spot to get the pads under the right part of each specific car, and then where the doors line up with the posts. A few inches left or right could make getting in either a breeze, or a real PITA
I good friend just bought a 4 post, and it would work well in my single garage, the only down side is that i probably won't be able to drop the engine out of my 911. (Still have to check on that)
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I good friend just bought a 4 post, and it would work well in my single garage, the only down side is that i probably won't be able to drop the engine out of my 911. (Still have to check on that)
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Madhatter10-6
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Just got caught up on your thread....awesome!
I love FD's and still want to do a full build on one at some point. Really like your shop.
I love FD's and still want to do a full build on one at some point. Really like your shop.
LoRollinLS
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Garage has come along nicely! I can't help but see your Everlast welder back there, what kind is it? I've been contemplating buying an Everlast tig/plasma combo. I would like to know how you like yours?
It's an Everlast PowerPro 256S which is a TIG/Plasma/Stick combo. I've had it for over 3 years now and while it doesn't get constant use I use it pretty regularly. I have to say I've been quite happy with it. Has more than enough power to do everything I could ever need and has nice features (AC/DC TIG, Pulse, 2T/4T control, AC frequency adjustment etc). It's by no means as polished (packaging/adjustments wise) as the big names, but it is very hard to beat for the price. I had a foot pedal **** out in the first year and Everlast shipped a new one under warranty no problem. I would definitely look into them.
HemiRamOn22s
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Rain barrels! Do you plan on reusing the water? Looks like the lifts are getting put to good use already! Just be careful welding on the epoxy. Welding/grinding sparks will pit it.
The rain barrels were a requirement by the county for runoff control, they were not my choice.
For clarification the floor coating is Rust Bullet not an epoxy, but you are still correct weld/plasma slag will burn it. TIG welding and cutting/grinding doesn't seem to bother it though thankfully.
HemiRamOn22s
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Nice! Is there a boiler drain on the bottom so you can attach a garden hose?
I was leaning towards RB myself if i dont use Racedeck on the house garage. Im just concerned with Hot Tire Lift. I guess time will tell this summer with your garage.
M-technik-3
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Rain Barrels are smart idea, free water when it comes to springtime. Watering garden and lawn vs using drinking water. If you have town water you would pay for sewer and water as it is dependent on the meter going into the house.
Needless to say we had a very tough drought here in the Northeast this past summer. I have a bunch of them and in my town their were ten new wells drilled because folks went dry. We had some water issues as well.
Looks great, do you have a link the the lifts? I'm curious about em but I already bought a two post from Greg Smith inc.
Needless to say we had a very tough drought here in the Northeast this past summer. I have a bunch of them and in my town their were ten new wells drilled because folks went dry. We had some water issues as well.
Looks great, do you have a link the the lifts? I'm curious about em but I already bought a two post from Greg Smith inc.
Yes there are, I haven't installed the valves on most of the barrels yet.
I liked the idea of no etching and "less prep", but honestly the whole process probably took as long as prep/epoxy would have with cure times between coats. Not sure what I would go with next time.
I have "garage" tiles in my basement shop. The dark ones show dirt very easily which would be a concern for me in the garage.
I've actually never been to Katie's. I've been meaning to as I see a lot of amazing cars come out.
I have some fond memories in my buddies Volvo brick from high school. Unfortunately it wasn't a T5R.
I work in Greenbelt so pass by Beltsville every day. I get all my metal stock from the Metal Supermarket in Beltsville
I like the idea of free water, but honestly I find the rain barrels incredibly hideous. I would honestly rather not have them, but it is what it is.
I've had one on the front of the house, it doesn't have enough pressure to really flow through a hose. What are you guys using to water your lawns off a rain barrel? Is there an easy in line pump?
You can read to your hearts content about the lifts in this thread.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35433
I got mine from Dyang.
http://www.dy-autoequip.com/html/2014/carlifts_0724/34.html
Greg Smith also sells a virtually identical unit.
http://www.gregsmithequipment.com/FM9SL-In-Ground-Lift
LoRollinLS
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Thanks for the great feedback! I will definitely be considering this soon. Do you have a MIG setup as well or do you use the Everlast for everything?
Threadkiller
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RX great thread! Your garage looks awesome. Couple questions for you. Where did you get that scissor lift? A quick google search didn't come up with anything. That looks like once of the nicest flush mount scissor lifts I've seen. Also would you mind me asking if you had a roundabout price for the building and construction? Like you, I've also been dreaming about a detached garage with a lift and I'm just trying to figure out rough costs so I could plan accordingly. Thanks and enjoy your awesome new space.
I don't currently have a MIG. Almost got a Miller 211 last time they were on clearance with the Miller rebate, but didn't jump. It definitely would have made the gate project quicker, but more TIG practice is never a bad thing
Thank you. If you look two posts up (post 137) it has info on the lifts. Mine are from a company in China called Dayang. I dealt directly with Renny from Dayang [email protected]
M-technik-3
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Elevation, I have a hill. I use mine mainly for watering my wife's flower gardens.
madoc1
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looking better all the time. i like the idea of using the lift as a work surface. rain water collection is pretty common here in central texas. especially for domestic use. you can check out morio's build. he has no town water or well. if he ever ran low, he could get water from night train, another member. he started a business filling peoples tanks. and yes, it is also good for the yard and garden! 
jim
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Update:
Got the retaining wall done, and started wiring up the wall lights. Just need to finish the conduit into the garage to finalize the wiring.
I also get one side of the driveway get finished and installed. Forgot to grab a picture of that, but here is the gate before install.
Got the retaining wall done, and started wiring up the wall lights. Just need to finish the conduit into the garage to finalize the wiring.
I also get one side of the driveway get finished and installed. Forgot to grab a picture of that, but here is the gate before install.
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bunks-tj
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looks great. love that wall
Denwood
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This is my first look at your thread. Awesome work on your new shop and landscaping! The RX looks pretty cool too
It's been a while, been doing a lot of traveling for work so never have as much time in the shop as I would like. Finally got my driveway gate up and running.
Still need to tidy up the conduit and primary gate wiring, but she's working like a champ!
Here are two videos of it in action.
Still need to tidy up the conduit and primary gate wiring, but she's working like a champ!
Here are two videos of it in action.
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Amazing work!
cros13
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Great build, just read it from the beginning.
I really like how the floor came out, and i like the look of the garage in general. Looking forward to more updates!
I really like how the floor came out, and i like the look of the garage in general. Looking forward to more updates!
Hawk136439
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Subscribed! I would love some more information on that gate when you get a chance, dealing with a similar house/driveway/garage setup.
Thank you.
They are ~158" from the back wall to the center of the lift if I remember correctly. I do plan to move my workbenches along the back wall. I like the distance so far. It puts the cars pretty close to the door but still leaves enough room to walk behind when on the lift.
Sure, what would you like to know?
I used 4x4x.25 square tube for the posts with .25" thick plates for the bearing supports. House side the post is anchored in the concrete with 6 5/16" SS concrete anchors. Far side post is sunk ~36" in the ground and concreted in place.
Gate frames are 1x1 tube with angle iron on the top and bottom that I through drilled to secure the wood pickets. There is also a 1x1 cross member in the middle that the operators attach to.
The gates swing on 3/4" mounted bearings top and bottom. They swing SUPER easy with very little resistance (before I installed the operators the wind would blow them around A LOT).
I ran conduit under the driveway before we poured. One conduit from the house with a 120V outlet and a separate conduit from one side of the driveway to the other for the control wiring for the second operator.
That's most of the details I can think of off the top of my head, but let me know if you have any other questions.
Gentleman Adventurer
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RXtacy;
Nice clean shop! Just read through the process.
A couple more questions about your gates:
What bearings did you use? Got a link? I'm assuming they are designed for outdoor use.
Is that a 12' wide gate? Very clean look. I need to do something similar in a 12 to 14 foot width. For a 14' gate, if I put an angle brace from the top of the bearing side to the center opening on each gate, do you think that would be enough support? Or do you thing the gate tubing should be upsized? What about the 4x4 uprights? 5x5s maybe?
Thanks for the help.
Keith
Nice clean shop! Just read through the process.
A couple more questions about your gates:
What bearings did you use? Got a link? I'm assuming they are designed for outdoor use.
Is that a 12' wide gate? Very clean look. I need to do something similar in a 12 to 14 foot width. For a 14' gate, if I put an angle brace from the top of the bearing side to the center opening on each gate, do you think that would be enough support? Or do you thing the gate tubing should be upsized? What about the 4x4 uprights? 5x5s maybe?
Thanks for the help.
Keith
Thank you.
I used standard 3/4" mounted bearings. You can get them just about anywhere (Amazon, Northern Tool, McMaster Carr, Grainger, etc).
My gate spans just over 14' including the posts. The posts are incredibly stable, I would not expect you would need to up-size them. If you prefer the look of larger posts aesthetically you could go larger, but structurally they should not be needed.
The gate frame tubing is really a function of how sturdy/heavy you want the gates to be. Mine are plenty sturdy for my application, but have some flex in them if you were to apply a significant load at the unsupported end. If you want them to be stiffer you could increase the frame member sizes or add some additional bracing members.
Gentleman Adventurer
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RXTacy;
Thanks for the size information. I just want 14' between the open gates, so that should be a minor increase in spacing. I think the material you used will be fine. i currently have a wooden fence (hate wood fences) with a 10' double gate supported by 6x6 posts with a light metal frame reinforcement. It sags. I need to enlarge it a bit to get an RV behind it. No heavy load on the unsupported ends, unless some one climbs it. Guess that would be vandalism then.
On another note: It looks like you built some pit covers. Don't hold out on us, what did you do?
Thanks for the size information. I just want 14' between the open gates, so that should be a minor increase in spacing. I think the material you used will be fine. i currently have a wooden fence (hate wood fences) with a 10' double gate supported by 6x6 posts with a light metal frame reinforcement. It sags. I need to enlarge it a bit to get an RV behind it. No heavy load on the unsupported ends, unless some one climbs it. Guess that would be vandalism then.
On another note: It looks like you built some pit covers. Don't hold out on us, what did you do?
RXTacy;
Thanks for the size information. I just want 14' between the open gates, so that should be a minor increase in spacing. I think the material you used will be fine. i currently have a wooden fence (hate wood fences) with a 10' double gate supported by 6x6 posts with a light metal frame reinforcement. It sags. I need to enlarge it a bit to get an RV behind it. No heavy load on the unsupported ends, unless some one climbs it. Guess that would be vandalism then.
On another note: It looks like you built some pit covers. Don't hold out on us, what did you do?
Agreed, you should be in good shape.
Not sure what you're referring to, but I haven't built anything to cover the lift pits
To be honest haven't really felt the need.
Quick update of where the garage is currently. Been slowly moving things over as I need them. Got my blast cabinet, belt sander, work benches, tool boxes, and bench grinder moved over. The shop is still pretty messy. I need to get the drywall up so I can put my cabinets up and get some of the clutter cleared up.
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Gentleman Adventurer
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RX;
After looking at the picture again, it was an optical illusion. The front wall of the pit looked like it was horizontal and covering the opening. I thought you had made some removable covers so the jacks wouldn't accidentally fall in the opening. Sorry for the confusion.
After looking at the picture again, it was an optical illusion. The front wall of the pit looked like it was horizontal and covering the opening. I thought you had made some removable covers so the jacks wouldn't accidentally fall in the opening. Sorry for the confusion.