| Author | Message | ||
     Upthemaiden |
The big red one... I was hoping someone could give me a couple measurements. I'm gonna start building a new workbench in the garage, I wanted to make it big enough that I could slide the lift table under it when I'm not using it and seeing as I don't have the lift yet, measurements would help. They have one in the store but it's jacked halfway up so I can't get all of the measurement that way, and the measurements on the website are listed with the removable ramp on it, and the same lift is listed on their site twice and both show slightly different measurements, so that doesn't help. Just looking for the length without the removable ramp, and the height in the lowest position(without any kind of chock/wheel clamp/tie downs on it), basically as small as you can get it. That way I won't be pulling this workbench back apart someday after I get the lift and realize it won't fit. (Message edited by upthemaiden on July 09, 2018) | ||
| Ebutch |
This is HF  | ||
| Ebutch |
I prefer hanging with comalongs using slings and rafters.  | ||
| Akbuell |
These are the measurements for mine. Don't know if they might change from time to time if HF changes suppliers. Taken with the lift at its lowest position, and the ramp removed. Length - 86 3/4" Width - 26 11/16" Height - 7" Height - 9" to top of tie down loops Height - 13 7/8" to top of wheel chock Hope this helps, Dave | ||
| Akbuell |
And a PS - If you make the lowest part of the workbench 18-24" from the floor, it is easier to sweep and clean under. Or to retrieve that 1/4in drive 3/8in socket you just dropped . . . | ||
| Upthemaiden |
Thanks Dave! I'd normally just make a good bit of ground clearance, but I want to make sure the shelf under the bench still has enough room to store some saws and other bigger things. Worst case scenario I can just leave off the bottom part of the bench, and lay those things on the floor. The length is extra important too because I'm trying to figure out if I can make this bench 8', or if I need to pick up some 12' boards. Between the 4x4 corner posts and the boards around it, it looks like I'm losing about 5.75" per side, which would make it too skinny. I could change the design a bit, but I'm trying to make it as sturdy as possible since I need to run the length of the bench without a post for support in the middle, as that would get in the way of sliding the lift under it. The easiest thing to do would probably be to upgrade to a 4-5 car garage so I don't need to try and save space anywhere. | ||
| S1owner |
Nope built my own using an air over hydraulic HF ram cost me about 150 total. Got plans if snyone wants them   | ||
| Lynrd |
how do you dangle the bike from it, though? Does it raise way up to the ceiling, then you hook straps to those eye bolts? And what is that big red vise for? | ||
| S1owner |
the big red thing is a wheel clamp. The table raises up to any height you need up to about 30” I do have hooks in the ceiling to hook up straps or an air hoist to lift the frame up if needed  (Message edited by S1owner on July 10, 2018) | ||
| Upthemaiden |
I've seen yours, definitely looks nice, but I barely even have time to build the workbench, let alone a whole motorcycle lift. | ||
| S1owner |
Maiden Got to make time for living dude! | ||
| Upthemaiden |
Maybe once these babies learn to entertain themselves for a while! Haha I've been rushing to try and get all of my random activities sorted before this 2nd one gets here within the month. I spent this past weekend changing out the brakes on the truck, the weekend before that getting the stock exhaust and airbox on the S1(still not sure why the exhaust won't fit the stock rear bracket but I made a new one), still need to sort out the jetting, it's got a bad hiccup around 2-2.5k rpm. Weekend before that I put in the new washer/dryer. Gonna try to make the workbench this weekend. I know as soon as this baby gets here garage time is gonna be on hold for a while. Picked up a new welder a couple months ago I haven't really even gotten to mess with yet. I've already got the 20 month old playing with wrenches, so hopefully as they get a little older they'll just enjoy hanging out in the garage while I keep busy. | ||
| Kc_zombie |
 I have one, converted the clamp to a roll in style chock (also purchased from HF). I removed the sides on the chock and bolted to the stand. Works like a charm and is adjustable for most wheel sizes. No strap needed. Generally a good stand, not commercial grade, mind you.  | ||
| S1owner |
I like the drive in chock might do that. Maiden have you searched craiglist for work benches? See them here in the free section constantly and nice ones! | ||
| Upthemaiden |
I do have a decent ride-in chock, it's a pain on my floor because the VCT tile is too slick and the chock just slides on the floor when the wheel hits it. It'd be easy enough to bolt to the lift with some bolts and wingnuts though. Most work would probably just get done using the rear stand since being able to stash the stand under my workbench would mean keeping it as low and short as possible. Tie downs would be easy. I know I have a few nice low profile L-track cleats I could stick on top, or just get some D-rings that lay flat. I know I've also seen some nice removable chocks that just have small cleats mounted and it slides right in and out. I'll see when the time comes. Haven't thought about looking on craigslist for work benches. Sometimes I take a look to see if anyone has any nice stainless steel countertops. A while back I found a nice box of hardwood flooring on clearance, I grabbed it and think I'm going to use that for the top. I know it's not the ideal work surface, but I think it'll look nice and should be reasonably durable. I keep an eye out on there too to see if anyone is selling one of the lifts cheap. Used HF stuff is a pain though, people like to list things based on the *original* price, when you know perfectly well the store sells things way cheaper than that. They'll list a 10 year old beat up lift for $260-300, citing the $430 listing price, but you can walk into HF and get a new one for $300 any day. My goal is to find a cashier that'll let me use the $299 coupon with one of the 25% off coupons. I'll see how lucky I get haha. | ||
| S1owner |
Maiden Just a thought for your work bench. This was the latest I built. 4 free file cabinets off craigslist and under $100 in wood and casters   | ||
| Bartimus |
I like that stand you have for your portaband, I need to make me one of those | ||
| S1owner |
You can buy them but I made it with scrap ans 1/2 hour time | ||
| Upthemaiden |
That bandsaw was the first thing I noticed too! That's on my short list of tools I need. I see some pretty cheap normal bandsaws around here but the portable one with a stand really seems nice for bench space. I redrew my plans a little and managed to squeeze and extra 3" of space underneath, which will make it easier to just make the bench 8', instead of having to buy 12' boards and two sheets of plywood. Just trying to decide if two 2x4s will be rigid enough or if I need to use 2x6s instead. I think 2x4s will be strong enough, if I need to hammer on something heavy I'll just do it off to the side a little instead of right in the middle. I'm planning on putting outlets in the front of it, the boxes are 2-1/4" wide and 1.4" deep. On my bench in the basement I cut the holes straight through the 2x4 for the boxes, and screwed a foot long chunk of 2x4 on behind it to brace it. This one I was going to put some 1x6 boards around the outside with some wood plugs covering all of the screw holes so it looks nice, so I'll only have to cut 3/4" into the 2x4, and with the second behind it and the bench top attached to it, I think that'll be plenty. | ||
| S1owner |
2x4 are plenty strong for most work!! I could go on sll day about my shop but realize it took 25 plus years to get to this point. Here some pics there are a few differences now there is an additional tig welder, and I donated my english wheel and planishing hammer to operation combat bike savers!          | ||
| Upthemaiden |
Are BMX bikes getting 20mm axles now?? Is this a garage attached to your house? that's some pretty substantial space. Is that the Sieg mini mill? That and a mini lathe are both on my list, but it'll probably be a while. | ||
| S1owner |
I have a house with attached garage and the detached 1000 sq ft shop. I built everything myself no contractors. Yes bmx race bikes are using 20 mm axles. Thats the kids replacement for his bike that was stolen. Got a big pro national next werkend he is preparing for. Here he is in orange and white practicing Monday https://youtu.be/dkPTdY4k0Uw  Here is the house  | ||
| Upthemaiden |
How long does it take to build a house and detached workshop without any contractors?? I've spent the past few year working on the house I recently bought, I finished a room in the basements and made it into a small workshop, redid the garage, which involved knocking one whole side wall out and rebuilding it, rewired it all and put in the vct floor, rebuilt the kitchen down to the studs and floor joists thanks to a cracked drain pipe in the wall that caused mold in the walls and rot in the subfloor, replaced the front wall of the living room thanks to wood rot from poorly sealed windows. Think I've fixed all of the real problems, but we've still got two bathrooms and a roof that need redone. Even with all of that work and how long it's taken, I can't imagine building a whole multi-story house and workshop on my own. | ||
| S1owner |
Well years!!!! We started this 19 years ago and I am still doing landscaping! It was built in 4 stages Simple split level, then the garage, added the sunroom then the room above the garage. I had a two friends help when they could and had access to cranes and everything as I rebuilt houses for a living back then. Had to build because no builder would work for me for a reasonable cost as they said my knowledge and skills will cost them! Sad really! It also helps that I used to get crazy deals on materials like all the James hardie siding entire house and garage paid for by obe of our salesman as a thankyou for running a million dollar job for him. I did fib alittle the spray foam insulation was hired out, the sheet rock was done by a bmx friend and the electrical service only was contracted. Otherwise all me Oh but on the down side I broke my back and 4 ribs and countless stiches doing it all! My words of wisdom learn how to do it right, learn what materials are correct and it will make everything worth it! | ||
| Upthemaiden |
So far my only house related injuries were a torn ligament to my right thumb that needed surgery, and I can no longer hear out of my left ear(but I can hear ringing 24/7). Ear doctors say it doesn't appear to be some kind of trauma, but it started when I was doing the kitchen, and I'm assuming nail guns and saws didn't help it. Motorcycles probably helped too, it happened about 2 months after I got the S1. |
