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[KingtheZJ]

I'm looking at some shop space I'll probably rent in the city. Only issue is it has a brand new concrete floor and owner says no drilling the floor. The compressor needs to be secured down but I figure I can just put it on a 3'x3' piece of plate and weld some bolts sticking up to secure it. The issue is I was pretty set on installing a 2 post lift.

Options would be something like this http://rochester.craigslist.org/for/4587143288.html but obviously no good for suspension work / tires / brakes.

So was playing with the idea of how to support a lift without drilling the floor. Would need structure supports top and bottom between the posts. and legs that extend front and back. thoughts?

[M4wdFab]

you and a new floor that's not suppose to be damaged sounds like a bad idea

[M4wdFab]

this place?

http://rochester.craigslist.org/prk/4648746112.html

whats the electric and heat situation?  looks nice ceiling height for a lift. 

[JEEPWERX]

My compressor is still on a pallett.

Not sure about a lift that's not attached to the floor.
Seems like I'd keep searching for a older floor.

[M4wdFab]

seems like this would be what i need.

location sucks

http://rochester.craigslist.org/off/4658636624.html

[luvmyxj]

I'd pass on location, shithole part of goodman

[KingtheZJ]

yes that one. Best price for size I've found so far. Location is fine with me.

He said he would run 220 to the garage for $425 per month. I have a buddy who is throwing in $150 a month. its 22 wide by 28 deep, so not really 2 deep in terms of being able to work on stuff. 

roof slopes downward side to side. where left side is tall at ~14 and right side is ~10. which actually works ok since the left bay door is larger so is conducive to that being the main work area.

electric included. no heat. my salamander would heat the area fine.

[KingtheZJ]

seems like this would be what i need.

location sucks

http://rochester.craigslist.org/off/4658636624.html

in the HOOD.

but a consideration if its "drive up and drive in" kinda place. too far for you though.

[luvmyxj]

seems like this would be what i need.

location sucks

http://rochester.craigslist.org/off/4658636624.html

in the HOOD.

but a consideration if its "drive up and drive in" kinda place. too far for you though.

That's in a commercial complex behind Charlotte appliance, not bad at all, cameras on the buildings ,might of been a skatepark in there at one time

[Wingman]

you and a new floor that's not suppose to be damaged sounds like a bad idea

Not sure about a lift that's not attached to the floor.

x2 billionty

My horizontal compressor sits on a couple of 2x4s.  It'll be fine.

[KingtheZJ]

You're right. Father north than I though.

[Wingman]

Could build a steel platform with enough structure to support loading front/back and side/side...

[JEEPWERX]

Something to consider is the surrounding area.
If it's a residential area they won't be happy about an after hours fab / repair shop making noise. Business use or not!
don't sign anything more than a month to month lease.

[mr.mindless]

seems like this would be what i need.

location sucks

http://rochester.craigslist.org/off/4658636624.html

seems like you could buy for that price instead of renting

[KingtheZJ]

Something to consider is the surrounding area.
If it's a residential area they won't be happy about an after hours fab / repair shop making noise. Business use or not!
don't sign anything more than a month to month lease.

is this the norm for "commercial" space? we actually have not discussed lease at all. I will ask owner what he expects.

Could build a steel platform with enough structure to support loading front/back and side/side...

This was my thought.