Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:15:17 -0700
Reply-To: Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Shop building
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You do not need a "beefy" two post lift. Most run-of-the-mill lifts have a
capacity of 9000 lbs. Plenty for any Vanagon.
What you do want is a floor plate lift. That way you can use the full
height of the lift and not be limited by the overhead bar.
For Vanagons, I prefer a symmetrical lift (vehicle is centered on lift).
As for concrete, two post lifts generally require 6" of high density
concrete (3000 psi or more).
Setting up a two post lift is pretty straightforward. All you need is a
good rotary hammer drill, chalk and a tape measure. No need for a
professional.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
Jeff
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stuart MacMillan
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 9:16 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Shop building
Rotary is a brand: http://www.rotarylift.com/ Two post lifts need
substantial anchor footings deep into the ground for installation (this is
earthquake country), you don't just bolt them to a slab. So, if you go that
route, get the instructions for installation from the manufacturer so you
can pour the footing before pouring the slab.
Four post lifts sit on the floor and can be moved with casters, giving you
more garage flexibility, but somewhat poorer access to the underside. You
need a house jack for brake & suspension work, and a crossbar is handy for
jacking and jack stands for supporting the end of the vehicle you are
working on when the wheels are off.
You'd need a really beefy two post lift for the Vanagon, but a $2000 four
poster would work just fine, and can be drop shipped to your driveway and
assembled by two people. Two post lifts really require professional
installation to be safe.
The older you get, the more you will appreciate a lift! Unfortunately, I
ran out of money just building the garage.
Stuart
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
adam butler
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 8:42 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Shop building
what are rotary lifts and how do I find one, are they available used?
Adam, from the list
> On Mar 17, 2015, at 7:49 AM, Mark Dearing <vwbrain@AOL.COM> wrote:
>
> I agree but get a good one, I have 2 rotary lifts that are great later
md
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Mon, Mar 16, 2015 6:02 pm
> Subject: Shop building
>
>
> Karl,
> I see your caveat on the lift "unless you plan to work under the
> vehicle a lot." and I humbly disagree. While we could make a list of
> all the work you could do while the vehicle is on the ground, the
> lions share of maintenance and trouble seems to be from the knees down
> and wheels in IMHO.
> After a mulitude of vehicles and car issues, a lift is *first* on my
> list.
>
> TJ
>
>
> Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2015 01:25:41 -0400
> From: Karl
> Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM>
> Subject: Re: Building a Shop
>
> As I
> start filling up my 'new' 30x40x14.5' ceiling, in central Oregon, I
> can honestly say it's the bare minimum size to work in and have
> anything resembling a real shop filled partially w/equipment. I'm
> putting in a 8'
> high storage loft on one end, 4x24 overall, with office, full bath,
> washer/dryer below. A lift isn't a big deal unless you plan to work
> under the vehicle a lot. Good lights (I installed 6 twin-8'-tube LEDs,
> 12K-lumens each fixture), radiant heat source (or floor), and tons of
> outlets seem of high importance.
> Karl
> westyventures.com
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