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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Sako
This is also why you don't use jacks. This is from an oil change
That sucks. I'd have to be able to still work on my cars.

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Update; Got the lights installed and one tire rack.

Looks good. What are your impressions of the lights?
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 12:22 AM
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I think if you put a piece of plywood under the jack you'd be ok. The lights are great, I just ordered two more, for 6 a side.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:12 AM
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2005 E55 Black, 2007 GL450 Carneol Red
1999 C280 Sport on left side.
1999 C43 AMG on right side.
2005 E55 AMG on the lift.
Boss 302 motor on the stand to the left.
John Deere 345 54" deck behind the Boss.
Craftsman Professional bench/cabinets behind the C43.
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by alextaylor29
Anyone know of any good pre-made workbenches out there? I'm looking for a taller, standup one that's pre-made that I can put in my garage to work on stuff.
I have a Craftsman Professional 8' Workbench 40" high with matching Wall Cabinets that hang on an upper Backwall, and matching cabinets that roll under the bench, and a standup Floor Cabinet next to the bench.
I've mounted a good size Grinder/WireWheel on the LH corner, and a good size Vise on the RH corner.
Model # 59279 Craftsman Professional 8 ft Workbench - Black
Model # 59280 Craftsman Professional 8 ft Backwall - Black
Model # 59273 Craftsman Professional 31" Wide 5-Shelf Wall Cabinet - Platinum (2)
Model # 59271 Craftsman Professional Mobil Cabinet with Doors - Platinum (2)
Model # 59275 Craftsman Professional 36" Wide Floor Cabinet - Platinum
(You can see some of them behind the C43 in my post above.)
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My garage - VCT tile floor with clear epoxy and urethane topcoat. Custom MDF cabinets.
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