Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 07:59:10 -0500
Reply-To: adam butler <acbutler.dandy@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: adam butler <acbutler.dandy@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Shop building
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Cheers,
Adam Butler
> On Mar 17, 2015, at 12:15 PM, Jeff <vw.doka@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> 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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