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Thanks Patrick! I found the lift off of Craigslist. It’s a Dannmar Maxjax that was never installed due to the po’s concrete being too thin and he didn’t want to go through the hassle of making it work so it sat in his garage for a few years. The guy wanted it gone and even delivered it. I was looking to get this model because this one bolts to the ground and can be unbolted to store away (in theory). It lifts to about 4’. I drilled my pilot holes and the slab is definitely thick enough, still need to drill/install the anchor sleeves. No crossover plate.Well done Austin! That's fantastic. What's the deal with that lift? No cross over plate on the bottom? Or just not fully installed yet?
Looks like a perfect little shop for a one man deal!!I’ve been quietly building a workshop in my backyard. I want to thank @Tikicruiser for suggesting that I get permits for the job. (Drawing the plans and going through that process was the toughest part for me.) I have some construction experience so I decided to build it myself. At first, I was going to build a quick versatube shelter but decided to change the plans after I poured the footings and slab. The slab is 6”+ @5000psi with fiber mesh and #4 rebar grid 12” OC. The walls are 2x6, header and ridge beam 16” double LVL, 2x8 rafters and 5/8” plywood sheathing for walls and roof. It’s probably a bit overkill but that’s what I went with. Hopefully it will last for a long time. Still need to do siding, trim work, electrical and waiting on a roll up door. It’s built smaller than a normal garage so short to mid wheelbase vehicles fit well. I’ve always worked on my trucks outside in the elements so this will be a good upgrade even if half the vehicle is sticking out.
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Mini splits are a great option. I would also suggest insulation in the walls and ceiling. Add 5/8 drywall and it will be very comfortable in there. Do it before you move stuff in. Also acid wash and etch the floor and put a coating down. I have used the Behr stuff from Home Depot with sand added in for grip. It holds up great to all fluids including brake fluid. Do this after drywall and you will thank yourself later. Once oil soaks in your done.Or look in to a mini split like @matzell has in his shop. I hear they're very energy efficient to boot.
Might as well...I already spent mine!Everybody wants to spend @dbug 's money!
So you go up to Carlisle with that for that big car show?So I have been working at little bit on one of my other hobby trucks. Its been sitting over 10 years in my shop on jack stands. Had to clean the fuel out and put new injectors in. 10+ year in storage start up.
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When I worked in Carlisle yes. But that was back in 04So you go up to Carlisle with that for that big car show?