sactojesse Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Here's my garage, showing the now 10-year old Home Depot Behr-brand epoxy. Wearing well, although it has chipped off in a few locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Wish I had a garage. Damn DC metro home prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshf Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 nice. How much did that thing cost you ~$5,000? It looks like its meant to expand parking. How is the undercarriage access? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggert Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 not quite as open as a 2-post lift, but there's 37" of space between the two runways. i can also get the wheels up in the air with the sliding hydraulic jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWebb Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 less than $3k shipped including a sliding hydraulic jack. http://www.directlift.com/Pro-Park-8S-Standard-Four-Post-Lift-P44C9.aspx Can you measure the footprint of this solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 This should give you a feel for what you need space-wise. Footprint needs to include ramp drive-on area as well: Specifications: Capacity 8,000 lbs. Lifting Height 72" Overall Length w/Approach Ramps 207-1/2" Overall Width (with motor) 115" Overall Width (without motor) 103-1/2"" Overall Length without Approach Ramps 176" Approach Ramps 36-3/4" Runway Width 18-1/2" Runway Length 165-1/2" Runway Thickness 4-1/2" Clearance Between Columns 94" Drive through width 80-1/2" Height of Columns 83" Clearance Between Runways 37-3/4" Outside Runway to Outside Runway 74-3/4" Clearance Under Runways 68" Shipping Weight 1,820 lbs. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggert Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 on the lift i have, you'll also need something like 6' of clearance front and back during assembly to fit the safety lock rod in. i had to assemble the lift sideways across two bays and then move it into place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 on the lift i have, you'll also need something like 6' of clearance front and back during assembly to fit the safety lock rod in. i had to assemble the lift sideways across two bays and then move it into place. Thanks - that's a key "good to know", especially for us home shop folk. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 "Building" the garage http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-GHj7FRK/0/L/i-GHj7FRK-L.jpg I took an insulated 53' shipping container, chopped it in half, removed a side, then combined them to make a 26'x16' mini workshop/garage. Removed the wooden floor, an poured concrete. Built a frame on the exterior, bolted to the container (the container is built to be load bearing and can easily support the structure attached to it). Made a second level for storage (also where the air compressor lives). http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-Pq4mVsM/1/O/i-Pq4mVsM.jpg Then moved in http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-WrPXZmK/0/X3/i-WrPXZmK-X3.jpg It is large enough to comfortably work on and around the Subi. Or any other project I may be working on, inside or out of the garage. http://www.strizzyphoto.com/photos/i-nGCjHn9/0/L/i-nGCjHn9-L.jpg My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hmm I'd like more details on how you did the shipping containers. That sounds like a great budget garage space. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 What would you like to know? We've done a few of them, but this was the smallest. If you're good with fabrication, it would be a decent little project. I'll try to get some pictures of the other ones we've done. They'll give a better idea of how it goes together. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strizzy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I was originally going to stay with the wood floor, since it is extremely sturdy (it's made to support more weight than a car), but the County inspector made us pour concrete. I also have a small heater and AC unit for the winter/summer. My bad luck build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I'd like to know how you are supporting the load with no center walls anymore on the containers. Do you put in a steal beam across the front upper section to take that load on the front? OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 How was that cheaper than building a garage from scratch? I can see if you just used the containers, but don't the concrete floor and framing negate any savings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/Subaru/0903001248.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/1224091625a.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/1224091627a.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/1224091627.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/1224091628.jpg http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l293/HAMMERDOWNGT/1224091626a.jpg Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Nice. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 Garage isn't done yet, but I did finish up this workbench to house my US General 44" boxes. Nothing fancy but I think it will serve me well. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_One Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 This is Mine! Laughing at Oneself and with others is Good for the Soul Laughing at Oneself and with Other is good for the Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Garage isn't done yet, but I did finish up this workbench to house my US General 44" boxes. Nothing fancy but I think it will serve me well. Had never thought about doing that but great idea. Curious how you got it in there. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 @SBT - I took out the drawers and removed the casters. Not too heavy to slide into place after that. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks! Nice joinery as well. Did your purchase bottom-feet for the legs? Looks like there's overriders on each of the legs. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks! Those are composite standoffs for a 4x4 post. I was going to do leveling feet but decided to keep it simple and inexpensive. The lumber is straight enough (and the floor flat enough) that no shimming is required. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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