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> Opinions re mid-rise BendPak scissor lift, Flush install
Cairo94507
post Aug 17 2017, 02:05 PM
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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)
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Cairo94507
post Aug 18 2017, 05:37 PM
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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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Cairo94507   Opinions re mid-rise BendPak scissor lift   Aug 17 2017, 02:05 PM
Vacca Rabite   Unless they make a porcelain tile that can survive...   Aug 17 2017, 02:57 PM
kahluver   Tile works fine if installed correctly. If it...   Aug 18 2017, 11:49 PM
kahluver   I'm a cheapskate and bought the Harbor Freight...   Aug 17 2017, 03:18 PM
injunmort   i bought bend-pak mid rise. it has leaked since th...   Aug 17 2017, 03:23 PM
Steve   i bought bend-pak mid rise. it has leaked since t...   Aug 17 2017, 09:40 PM
mepstein   Use the tile that jack Olsen used and you should b...   Aug 17 2017, 03:27 PM
Cracker   I have a friend who "chickened out" rega...   Aug 17 2017, 03:28 PM
BeatNavy   Are you trenching the floor for power? That syste...   Aug 17 2017, 03:42 PM
GeorgeRud   Pay attention to the position of your garage door ...   Aug 17 2017, 04:05 PM
mepstein   Pay attention to the position of your garage door...   Aug 17 2017, 05:15 PM
Cairo94507   OK- good info. I already have the garage openers ...   Aug 17 2017, 05:21 PM
gereed75   Never saw the tile. Sure it is cool. My plan is to...   Aug 17 2017, 06:45 PM
siverson   Strange - mine has never leaked and I love it. -S...   Aug 17 2017, 10:54 PM
siverson   Having been through this, it would be best to thin...   Aug 17 2017, 11:00 PM
Steve   I built a ramp that I drive up on to clear the lif...   Aug 18 2017, 07:19 AM
GeorgeRud   The ramps were an easy project made with some 2x3...   Aug 18 2017, 07:28 AM
GeorgeRud   I realize these photos aren't helpful to the...   Aug 18 2017, 07:29 AM
mlindner   Michael, sounds a little familiar.....you will lo...   Aug 18 2017, 07:53 AM
Front yard mechanic   At 4.5" tall are the ramps nessary? How low a...   Aug 18 2017, 08:39 AM
mepstein   At 4.5" tall are the ramps nessary? How low ...   Aug 18 2017, 08:54 AM
mlindner   My cost was only a few hundred for cement and arou...   Aug 18 2017, 11:30 AM
euro911   I also have a BendPak mid-rise. It's currently...   Aug 18 2017, 12:24 PM
Cairo94507   Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate all of t...   Aug 18 2017, 05:37 PM
euro911   I don't know Jack ... :rolleyes: ...   Aug 18 2017, 06:22 PM
Cairo94507   Definitely my inspiration and goal for my lift. I...   Aug 18 2017, 09:05 PM
euro911   Tile or not ... would love to have a garage like t...   Aug 19 2017, 02:04 AM


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