Opinions re mid-rise BendPak scissor lift, Flush install |
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Opinions re mid-rise BendPak scissor lift, Flush install |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 17 2017, 02:05 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,818 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
So I have put my garage off long enough. I was going to add a 4th stall....but I made the mistake of mentioning that to my wife. You can imagine how that went. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)
I have been married 30 years last May (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) and one would think I would learn my lesson. Just stupid I guess. So, after that abuse, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) I said, "Hey, I know, I will just remodel the 3 car garage! She signed off on that. Part of the remodel is going to be to add an in-ground, flush installed mid-rise scissor lift into the middle bay of the garage. I have tentatively selected the BendPak MDS-6KF http://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/specialty...ts/mds-6kf.aspx which has 6K lbs. capacity with a max. lift height of 45.5" and features an "...open-center design that not only allows full unobstructed access to the underside of the car, but is also clear of frame cross member on the floor that are typical with other mid-rise lifts." The cost is $2,310 plus tax and likely a $135 delivery charge for a total of $2,612.48. I like BendPak because the last lift I had, a nice 4 post, was BendPak and it worked beautifully and appeared well made. I see they now offer their lots in Gray- likely what I will get, assuming I am not persuaded to another buy another lift by our esteemed members, as their blue is a bit bright (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) for me. Of course I have to saw cut my garage floor and pour some concrete to make a vault for the lift and then I will porcelain tile the whole floor so the lift is absolutely flush with the porcelain tile when done. I will also make a nice table top for the lift so I can have an additional work bench. So, please let me know your thoughts, good or bad, regarding my plan. After all, I can't have my Six coming home to a garage in disrepair. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Cairo94507 |
Aug 18 2017, 05:37 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,818 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate all of the feedback. I contacted a couple other vendors with different lifts and so far the BendPak is in number one position.
Yeah, I will measure my car (next weekend when I get my next "visitation" at Kent's) and make sure I position the pit/lift so it clears everything. I will be trenching to the electrical panel and adding a dedicated circuit just for the lift. If I get the choice of going 220 I will do that. If not, 110 is fine. My 4-post was 110 and worked great-it was a lot heavier too. I will add a empty 2" conduit pipe that goes in the wall, then in the ground and to the lift just for any possible future stuff I might want there. I know I will be running a dedicated air line to lift to release the locks. So I might also stub out an air fitting in the pit too so I can plug in right there with out having to drag a hose across the floor. I am trying to think of all of this so that I do it right the first time. The floor with be a PE5 (I think that is how it is rated) grade porcelain. That is the highest grade they have and the best for this type of application. If you have not been to Garage Journal and seen Dakota's thread re his floor, you should check it out https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthr...=porcelain+tile. Additionally, he has a separate thread all about tiling your garage and what one should know if you go down that road. http://allgaragefloors.com/porcelain-garage-floor-questions/ I gave my contractor the green light to book the job and do it. I hoe he will be able to get to it in the next 30 days. |
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