Finally got the last big piece for my shop.

[Coreymacc]

I've been redoing the shop building on my property since i bought it. The previous owners used it but it was just 3 season. I wanted a year round heated shop. Gutted the old shop, re did the interior over the last 5 years. I work full time so its was pretty much every weekend working on it. I wasn't gonna pay someone to do it when I'm capable of doing the work myself.

Well i finally am putting the last big piece in, i have been wanting this for 20 years and i finally have one. Figured i would do the install and share it.

I picked it up on Friday and have been starting the install. The floor on one side is pretty unlevel so its gonna be a full grouted foot i need to do.

12000 lbs 2 post lift. I had to go with a baseplate style because the building is a quonset style and i wanted it off to the side to have room for my welding area. For contrast i added a pic of the shop at the beginning.

More to come. I have to pickup supplies to anchor and grout the columns this week. Hopefully next weekend is productive

Corey

 

[02ebz06]

Nice. When I saw "shop", my brain immediately went to woodworking shop. haha

 

[chopsaw]

That's awesome . Wish I had a garage big enough to install one , even though I don't do much of that stuff any more .

pickup supplies to anchor and grout the columns this week.

I was wondering what the slab thickness is and if the lift has a minimum requirement .
Maybe they gave you a spec for grout type and epoxy for the anchors .

 

[Coreymacc]

That's awesome . Wish I had a garage big enough to install one , even though I don't do much of that stuff any more .

I was wondering what the slab thickness is and if the lift has a minimum requirement .
Maybe they gave you a spec for grout type and epoxy for the anchors .

The slab thickness is 6" 3500 mpa. Which is what the lift needs. The reason i have to grout is the shop has a drain and the concrete is sloped , the column foot needed about ⅝" shims to bring it into plumb. So i will be creating a huge point load at the shims. I'll drill and anchor using 6- ¾" B7 studs and extra high strength anchoring epoxy, suck the column down with the studs, then pour Sikadur 53 epoxy to fill the void under the column foot.

The manufacturer sent mechanical anchors, definitely not using them, epoxy all the way. The grout under the foot is extra work that wouldn't be needed if my floor wasn't so far out of level.

Corey

 

[chopsaw]

Sounds like you're all over it , figured your were . I've set some large equipment with the Millwrights , and the required hydraulic grouting of building columns .
My mind just leans that way when I see this stuff .
That's gonna be really nice to have . Enjoy and post up the progress .

 

[Coreymacc]

Sounds like you're all over it , figured your were . I've set some large equipment with the Millwrights , and the required hydraulic grouting of building columns .
My mind just leans that way when I see this stuff .
That's gonna be really nice to have . Enjoy and post up the progress .

Im actually a Millwright by trade so i am definitely geeking out on this one.

Corey

 

[chopsaw]

Millwright by trade

Good deal . Carpenters in St. Louis have a Millwright local . I used to get in on some of that years ago .

 

[Steve H]

Nice. When I saw "shop", my brain immediately went to woodworking shop. haha

Me too!!

 

[JLinza]

Very cool

 

[Coreymacc]

This is about the level of woodwork i can do, built the cabinets in the shop and a little coffee bar in the mezzanine, the bottom left has a small fridge, top right a little microwave. Just ¾" good one side. I just needed solid stuff. Im a Millwright/Welder so no high skills with the wood. The grey paint covers a multitude of sins

Corey

 

[Winterrider]

Very nice . . .

 

[Fueling Around]

Sweet!
Slope wall buildings suck. I need to get a photo of the adjustments we have to do to get the air seeder stored in the quonset.
First thought of your lift placement was internet and possibly sawhorseray posts in the "other" forum of idiots that over lift a vehicle into the top or a simple DA move of leaving the hood up.

Im actually a Millwright by trade so i am definitely geeking out on this one.

Corey

Your anchoring and shimming techniques told me you are well versed in the proper method to do this once once and done.
Well done!

 

[Coreymacc]

Bit of an update on the hoist install, i can't grout the foot. I consulted a couple engineers i know through work, as well as a Sika Canada rep this past week, and to grout to maximum strenght i need a minimum of 1 inch thick. Well my floor is only out by ⅝" and would be a tapered pour, so a no no, i was really hoping. Oh well. I only have one option now. Looks like im pouring a footing. At least its only on one side, the other column is dead level and plumb. Just collecting my tools and supplies sorted out. It a bit of work but there really can't be any short cuts on this deal.

Corey

 

[Coreymacc]

Got a bit more work done on the hoist install. Started jack hammering and noticed the concrete was not the best, its good for about 4 ½ inches maybe 5" and below it is starting to weaken. So now I have to pour 2 footings. Kind of sucks but it happens. Had to stop for the day, my jackhammer was getting super hot, and i was wearing out also.

Corey

 

[Winterrider]

Best to get it taken care of rather than when your standing under something lifted.

 

[Coreymacc]

Best to get it taken care of rather than when your standing under something lifted.

Absolutely, this existing pad would necer be strong enough. Im just amazed how poor the existing slab is. Terrible workmanship.

Corey

 

[chopsaw]

So you're doing all 4 locations ?

 

[Coreymacc]

So you're doing all 4 locations ?

Just 2 footings. Its a 2 post lift

Corey

 

[chopsaw]

Just 2 footings. Its a 2 post lift

I knew that . Not sure why I was thinking " 4 " .
Looks like no vapor barrier under the slab ?

 

[Coreymacc]

I knew that . Not sure why I was thinking " 4 " .
Looks like no vapor barrier under the slab ?

No, it looks like the concrete next to the ground didn't cure properly or something. Its powdery is spots like too much water, or the was water incursion under the slab. Its not a huge deal, the top portion is solid, but im glad I found this, it could have been a disaster.

Corey