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Old 02-25-2013, 03:20 AM   #8
coreseller
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Originally Posted by Paul View Post
Nice work, so I can understand what you've done to see if I want to do the same with my existing lift:

You cut a hole in the slab down to the gravel.

You laid a metal plate on top the gravel. (if so details please)

You installed a drain and conduit for the single hydraulic and the single control cable.

You plan to cover it with a piece of plywood.
Paul, here is a link to another site better describing the steps taken:

Group Purchase on Atlas Scissor Lift - Rennlist Discussion Forums

To address your questions in specific:

- Cut Slab down to gravel
- Dug out gravel / mud to a depth if 14" or more
- Dug 5 piers 12" wide by 36" depth
- No metal plate used on top of gravel
- 1 1/2" PVC drain pipe used front (for hydraulic lines to go through) and rear (drain line)
- 1 1/2" Stainless Steel angle used on top of concrete edge to prevent cracking / chipping
- Composite (Trex) decking material anchored into upright sides of hole, top edge set 3/4" from top to accept 3/4" Plywood to cover hole / lift when not in use
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