On Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:40:02 -0600, "Jeff Dieterle"
<djdieterle@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>I've got 2 floor jacks and plenty of stands but I'm looking into
developing
>a small scale oil/lube business, keeping it under 50 customers. Not
looking
>to get rich, just keep busy & networked in my retirement. I figured some
>folks may be adverse to jacks and stands as well as the time factor and
>since the main use would be oil/lube service a chair would be easier than
a
>creeper.
>
I think if you are going commercial (even small scale) you won't be
happy with a scissor lift. I've known at least one shop that tried it
(same thoughs and problems that you have) and in the end they decided
that it was a waste of money. The ripped out the ceiling, and put in a
regular 2-post lift.
As everyone mentions, scissor lifts are great for wheels and tires,
but terrible for anything under the vehicle.
Were this me, I'd look at increasing the head room in your shop. I've
almost 15 ft in mine (designed it that way) which is just about right.
Ideally even a bit highwer would not hurt, but for most cars and
smaller trucks, even 12 ft is more than enough.
My (strong) suggestion is not to waste money on something that you
probably won't be happy with in the long term. But then again, who
knows, you may be as happy as a clam in his shell with it.
Personally, I'd just as soon use jacks/jackstands than a scissor lift,
both will probably get about the same height, which is to say not high
enough for comfort... Even with the scissor lift, I suspect you'll
still be on that creeper...
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