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Like I said before very jealous and what a awesome location!
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Coming along nicely. I wanted to share an upgrade for your lift that I did to mine. The hydraulic reservoir on newer units are plastic and secured by four small cap screws and are left to float out there. After install,I bumped into the unit and noticed the flex in the now filled reservoir, I always think of the worst case scenario and realized the mess I would have on my hands not to mention the added weight placed on the plastic flange if broken off. I ended up making a shelf for the unit with a 2" lip or of 10ga. The reservoir is now rock steady and has protection. I did place a piece of neoprene between the tank and shelf as well. I hope this helps.View attachment 1399265View attachment 1399266
Moving right along, it looks great. You'll wonder how you lived so long without a lift. I love the exterior, makes a huge difference in the feel of the place.
I didn't see it mentioned but what made you go earth-shelter build?
Also, what is the cost difference on doing earth-shelter build vs conventional style housing build?
Sub'd. What kind of epoxy did you use on the floor?
I have several friends that live in the hamlet of Darwin, on a high desert plateau, that have built earth-sheltered homes. They work well.
@DHONDAGOD and I also know a guy in Yucca Valley who put a couple of cargo containers into the hillside, so his heavy equipment didn't compete for shop space. Only the end doors are visible.
How slick is the epoxy? That is always my concern with any of the epoxy. Previous owner put some in my current garage and when my feet are slick it becomes painful. But oil cleanup is very nice
For storage in the shop, I'd highly recommend getting some pallet racking. I was quoted $500 for 16 foot long 4 foot deep 8 foot tall with two levels of rack. It was brand new. I've heard much cheaper for used.
I was a little cheaper for 2 foot deep. I put the 2 foot deep in my basement and it is VERY nice to stack crap up
I put 1.25" thick plywood on the middle shelf and all the stuff on the floor got furniture dollies for ease of movement. Sadly no picture of finished rack
If you don't mind sharing, what were you hoping to find instead of clay?