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scissor lifts, how useful are they really? |
r_towle |
Dec 14 2010, 02:32 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
So,
How useful are the 5-6 foot scissor lifts versus the standard 2 post lifts.? I am about to buy a new one...they are the exact same price. The two poster does add , well, two posts to my shop...good or bad has yet to be determined. What are you views? Rich |
Elliot Cannon |
Dec 15 2010, 02:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
If your garage is 17X17 and the ceiling is only 7 feet high, the scissor lift is great. It is portable but you better bring help if you want to move it (about 1000lbs.). To get close to full travel, I have to remove the roof and align the targa bar and the windshield between the ceiling joists. (I can't do that with the Yellow Zonker because of the roll cage). I put a beach chair on a furniture dolly and I can scoot around under the car and reach most everything. I think a two post lift is about ideal though. Wish I had room.
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