Still thinking about the lift, but given it took torque properly, I’m probably going to try some math based on pullout specs for the anchors and see how much factor of safety is built in.
In the meantime, another point of debate for the crew. I have this nice unoccupied corner of my shop that now forms a triangular shape since the lift is on a diagonal. I want to put the sand blast cabinet and parts washer there.
I already put in some work to make it happen. The parts washer was gross, so I cleaned the heck out of it. Scrapped off nearly an inch of sludge from the inside since I had it 95% emptied for transport already.

I also slightly cut down the legs on the washer and put the blast cabinet on riser blocks so that the two wouldn’t fight over the space and both doors open nicely.



I like the orientation of these pieces for usability. It’s nice that I have a close run to the compressor in the corner (not plumbed yet, but it’s coming).
Fits bitchin. Good right?
Maybe, maybe not.
I’ve been putting some thought into electro static discharge (ESD). Having a device that’s known for producing static in relatively close proximity to solvent seems a little dangerous.
I did a check and was able to verify that yes, my solvent is flammable, but not highly so. A bit of paper towel soaked in it will burn vigorously, but it took a second to get going (didn’t pop to life as it were). Seems to behave more like diesel than gasoline if that makes sense.

It also didn’t relight when I blew it out despite some embers sitting there smoldering.

Further, I wasn’t able to light it all without the paper towel to act as a wick. Direct flame over a cap full does nothing. Nor could I light the solvent itself on a flat surface.


The ESD I’m thinking about is just a small static shock. I can’t really see it lighting up solvent next door, if I couldn’t get it to go with a direct flame, but I’m still being careful.
I could just ditch the free solvent for a non-flammable version. Still 15 gallons of solvent could easily be $300+ and I only paid $200 for the washer w/ solvent included ($1200 new so feeling good either way). I’d really rather not move them as I like them where they are, but hell… if you do somehow manage to light off 15 gallons of any flammable liquid you’re gonna have a bad day.
Any benefits to figuring out how to ground the bodies on both devices?
Anyways, commentary helps in making calls so I thought I’d put it out there. I’m looking forward to the blast cabinet given how easily raw materials get rusty around here. Almost done with setup and itching to get back to the Cruiser.