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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    I *Just* published the Shop Build Intro video, and in it, you'll see the lift placement. Even though there's no lift yet. Or concrete. Soon, though. Soon.
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    Hailstorms: It happens. We just recently got one that was pretty intense, but did no real damage. Well maybe damaged my roof a little, but my roof was already pretty messed up. If it rained a lot here I'd be in trouble lol. We don't get haboobs or any super crazy dust storms. My vehicles are...
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    Measurements done. Didn't attempt the drive, and didn't need to.
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    I will measure my squares and let you know. My goal has never been to drive these into the container- it's the tool and parts storage + workshop.
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    I definitely need to call before we dig. But, they don't mark private stuff. Just public utilities. I researched that before buying my own locator kit. Really, it was $100 well spent. In case anybody wants to try one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3XKXVZS/
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    There *might* be, but temperature isn't the only problem. There needs to be a vapor barrier against the steel on the inside of the container to prevent condensation. "Container rain" is a thing. I sincerely appreciate the thought though. It would be a lot cheaper than the spray foam!
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    Not much progress, but a little: Settled on metal stud framing and spray foam insulation. And, uncovered a bunch of mysteries about where the electrical on this property is. I now have a plan to save a ton of money on running 240/120 to the container, AND to a future RV and office. Good stuff...
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    That I do. My half brother lives in Kelso.
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    I lived in Castle Rock WA for 3 years, and then halfway between Olympia and Aberdeen for 7 years. This is why I call it the Pacific Northwet
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    HAHAHA right. It's my buddy's car, we're just going to get it running so he and his wife can escape to wherever and be comfortable. I just needs a typical "sitting for a decade" revival. New fuel, tires, a couple of hours and maybe some parts. We have tune-up stuff for it already. Just needs a...
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    According to my friends, I'm half way there. I currently own more cars that don't work than do. I have my DD (Tahoe) my off-roader (Burb) and now the 77 K20 project (total rebuild), a 95 XJ project (motor, who knows what else), and a commuter car project (piston re-ring and maybe a rod bearing)...
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    That's the last thing I need. I only have 2/3 Acre of room! I'd barely have enough space to turn it around :Big Laugh:
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    Thank you for that! I wish I could afford a Bendpak. I'll be going with a ~$2500 from wherever. That's another research project I haven't got to yet. I thought I had one picked out, but now I need to dive deeper.
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    No apology needed. In fact, I plan on training myself to use it properly well before I actually put it to use. I have to know everything. I'm not putting my car, or anybody else's on a lift without such training. Safety first! I'll probably have safety straps on each arm full time. Or chains...
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    Container based shop: 2 post lift placement advice?

    No, not at all. It's just not a thing here. If you want water, you dig a well or have it trucked in if you're not connected to utilities. Here, a small sump pump would take care of that without a second thought. Or a small sump emptying directly into some gravel would work. But, that's...
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