Scissor Lift

[jksmith]

Anyone using a scissor lift? Got any pics or what do you guys thing about them? Mainly the one from harbour freight?

http://www.harborfreight.com/6000-lb-capacity-scissor-lift-91315.html

 

[Matt M PA]

I have one from Greg Smith. I think its a Td6mr. A very helpful tool. Friends of mine that have a body shop bought one at the same time and have been pleased with theirs too.

Mine lifts about 50", but is lower than the one you show on your link. I can't post a pic from my iPad, but could post tomorrow if needed.

 

[Jack Olsen]

I've got some friends who have them. With a low car, you need to build something for the car to roll on for clearance. But I've never heard a complaint or read about one failing.

I have one that's a scissors lift table. It works for my little flat-bottomed car.

 

[Matt M PA]

Very good point about low cars, Jack. I have a pair of 2x10s on the floor beside my scissor lift. Many cars clear without...but I just park on top of them and leave them in place. Even the Viper clears with the boards. I'd agree that there must be a more elegant solution...but I guess it hasn't been a big enough priority to address.

 

[Okie Pete]

Jack your shop is so organized and neat. You make very good use of a small space . You should go on the road and help those of us of have messy shops.

 

[jksmith]

any more good pics, im trying to shy away from having to saw up my concrete to install a lift, and dont really have the room for a 2/4 post lift

my garage is 19w x 24l

here is what i am working with

 

[Matt M PA]

Ok...back on my "real" computer. Here are a couple of my scissors lift.
(Thanks in advance for no comments about the jeans in the corner of the pic. I changed into shorts in the garage and shouldn't have left them in the shot)

 

[phiftyseven]

I bought a Mohawk mid-rise lift a few years ago and have been very happy with it. It cost a little more than other lifts, but when I compared specs I was sold with the Mohawk. When I'm under a car I want to feel safe with all that weight over my head. Mine also serves a dual purpose. I put a sheet of 3/4" plywood over the lift and it is now the best workbench I ever had. Adjustable height for comfort. Great for working on lawnmowers and snowblowers and even riding mowers.

 

[greaseyjockey]

I've got the bend-pak MD-6XP from northern tool. it goes on sale frequently, and i think when i bought mine 2 years ago it was 1800 bux with free shipping. I do wish, at times, that it went a little higher, but with a roller stool its really not bad. I had to make some 2x10 ramps as others have said to get my toys on it. I LOVE the portability of the lift. I live in the boonies and typically have more than one project in the driveway at a time. My garage is small, and i tend to use it as a workshop instead of as a garage. I can roll the lift in the shop if the weather doesn't co-operate, or anywhere in the driveway depending on what i'm playing with. Hell, I wheeled it down the road to my neighbor's house once to let him borrow it. The design is also PERFECT to drive my lawnmower on for servicing. after having it for about 2 years now, i don't know how I got along without one. I love my scissor lift and its easily the best tool i ever bought.

 

[jaysberman]

I to have the Mohawk and really like it. My street rod are really low so the lift is recessed in the floor.

 

[papabil]

Hi I bought mine from HF about 11 years ago, i use it almost every day as a lift or a work bench with a sheet of plywood, never had a problem except having to drive on 2x10 boards for clearance,I think it was about $1100.00 back then. bill

 

[r6_cannibal]

I to have the Mohawk and really like it. My street rod are really low so the lift is recessed in the floor.

Did you cut up the concrete in the garage? I'm considering doing this for when I buy a house and am curious what all is going to be needed. I've never had to make straight cuts in concrete, just demo, so I'm not sure how to go about that.

Also is there any drainage built into the recess in the floor or is that not really needed?


To the OP: i've been looking into this as well, and for the higher lifts i've seen suggestions of anchoring the static arm down to keep it from tipping when you have a vehicle on the lift at full extension, should something happen to bump into it with a good amount of force.

In my paranoid ways, i would anchor down a shorter scissor lift as well.