If I were twenty years younger, I’d be jealous.

I’m just contemplating how to get rid of my beautiful, unused Festool stationary tools.

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(The 3D diagram made me think of it.)

Another thing I noticed is the 12 feet from the door to the center point of the lift. If you're only going to work on your Tacoma, this is sufficient, but long vehicles like these newer humungous trucks will be tight with the door down.

I suggest gluing some "pool noodles" or other cushioning to the columns of your lift. Ugly, but your truck doors will thank you.

Personally, I had to climb into and get inside of vehicles while hoisted uncounted times. If you could spare the mounting point another couple of feet further forward, I greatly prefer asymmetrical lifts.

I can definitely move the lift further from the door. Even though I don't have a long vehicle, it would be nice, just in case. I like the pool noodle idea.

I'm spacing on the bildr reference.

Latest update: The contractor came to inspect the site and saw no issues with the spot I picked. Once I get the foundation plan from him, I'll submit for my permit. They can get concrete going shortly after it is approved, and can start building around 2 weeks after the pour is completed. He also mentioned I was getting this done at the right time because they are worried what the price of steel is going to do shortly.

I just ordered my Bendpak 10APX lift; they were having a sale and are about to announce a company-wide price increase.

I am also leaning towards ceiling mounted radiant heaters (like Infratech). Even though I have a NG line, I have a full set of solar panels, so my power is pretty cheap. The house uses NG furnaces, so there isn't much else drawing electricity in a big way. IR/radiant seems to be more efficient in this application, too.

Pictures will be coming when construction begins.