New Shop is coming along.

Wick

Wick

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My new Shop is 1/2 way done now. Rain delays have been every week. Floor is 6" thick,ceiling 13' tall. Any suggestions on led lighting and a 2 post lift? I'm going to enjoy working on model A's in here.
 
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I got LED light fixtures the same size is the fluorescent fixtures from Costco. Brighter, although a little harsher lighting quality, but I am very happy with them. Good price, too.
 
If you want a 2 post lift, get one with the equalizer cables overhead, so the floor is uncluttered. My lift has the cables under a panel that sits on the floor, and while it is no trouble to drive over it, the 2 inch rise makes it impossible to use a transmission jack. Don't buy a cheap forign one, get a good one.
 
1930 coupe said:
If you got room, a long I-Beam and hoist is very handy.
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Ditto.

For a lift, take a look at Mohawk System 1 9000 lb. No cables; Only chain and hydraulics. Arm stands fit Model A perfect. Best in the industry, in my opinion. Clear floor - no hump.

Less expensive but just as rugged, look at Bend Pack.

Best of luck with your new shop. Merry Christmas.:)
 
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"Don't buy a junk lift and you need 1ft adapters to Lift a model A "


Isn't this just as good? (kidding, kidding)
 

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Great info,I was looking at Bend Pack,and saw the Mohawk. Now I know the reason to have the overhead bar and not the one on the floor. The Overhead hoist is on the list.
Thanks
 
Buddy put all LED lights in his shop, and it's so bright it about blinds you! Probably not good on the retinas! But uses virtually no electricity.
 
Looks great keep up the fine work, enjoyment is only a few weeks away. I also have the ?Mohawk and it was worth every penny or should I say dollar! Wayne
 
Yes open floor as mentioned..
Nice shop good luck with it..
Challenger is also a top of the line lift used in most dealers etc...that's what we have in our shop
 
Wick, would it be possible to share your new shop's measures, sideXside?
Thank you, good luck and Merry Christmas.
 
the type with the 2" rise in the center of the floor where the cables run is for low overhead applications (low ceiling)

at 13 feet he has plenty of overhead height
 
Shop is 36x32 door is 16' wide 11' high so a car on a trailer can go in. All the wiring runs under the floor. A Logging chain is in the floor on the back wall to hook a come a long to.
Garage door was installed today. All post used are 6x6x16 top band is double 2x12 and walls are 2x6 it's over built to withstand the Storms here.
 
Paint the walls white for best lighting with a washable paint. Also white or nearly so floor sealer or white tile.
 
"oversize it, it will heat up or cool down fast"
a good way to burn up blower motors and AC compressors since this will cause rapid cycling. Sizing should be so that heat runs steady on the coldest day of the year and AC so that compressor runs steady on hottest day of the year. The hardest thing for a motor to do is to start up...that is a momentary short circuit of sorts until some back emf can be produced
 
Hi Wick:
Great project. Always nice to have more space for your toys. May I recommend if you can, to put another regular entry door so you don't have to open the the large shop doors every time you go in. It also keeps the tear and ware down on the big doors and helps with climate control. I had regular doors in the back of my garage and did not place one in the front. My shop is ac and heated and in the winter you loose a lot of heat and in summer ac every time you open the large door. ENJOY & thanks for sharing.
 
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