You may be able to replace the lights in the pit with LED lights. You'll get more light without the excess heat. Thanks for the video! I'd like to build an inspection pit in my garage on day.
Fantastic job. I regret not doing a pit when i was building my garage 10 years ago, now you have encouraged me . I am the exact same height as you as well !
Great vid bro. Have four cars and do all my own work on them. You've definitely given me some inspiration to get moving on a pit. Been promising to make one for a long time. Not enough space for a lift and too old... oops I mean too wise to be laying on the wet ground outdoors.
Because of my love of working on automobiles, but being an American who was brought up using the imperial system of measurement, pretty much everything after the largest (typical) axle nut sizes, 38 mm, I start to go dumb dumb. And if you start saying centimeter, I become even more dumb. 🤣 My edit : I’m sorry my friend, I completely forgot to comment on your garage pit…It is absolutely awesome !! Anyone who works on their own vehicles would love to have one of those in their own garage ! Great job !!
[thank, you for you're video. this is what I always wanted to build . I, own a case Backhoe that I can dig it out and go from their. most of my friends told me that a pit is dangerous and is outlawed. but im. not going to be doing no welding or torch cuting. I'm. still going to build me a pit that way I don't have to lay down on the ground any more.]👍
About halfway though a house build, the 'Lancia' room has an inspection pit. Some good ideas in the comments, looking for something practical to cover it, I was thinking about a roller blind idea but if someone walks on it ...... wont be good. Also trying to work out ways to move the car without driving it to gain better access.
Really nice job, it’s my next (and last!) big project on my gaff, and what you’ve done is exactly what I have in mind… nice one! Cheers for the help, I think I’ll take the same approach 😊✌️
I'm building one in our new double garage. I prefer to use an angle iron frame around the edge so that the load bearing down on the ends of the timber cover is actually on the walls rather than a lip sticking out, plus one less thing to smack your head on or funny bone when working under the car.
Is it possible to dig up the whole floor area inside the garage? If possible what supports would I need? I’m guessing it can’t be good for weight distribution on the walls, I would make it a room under the floor with a concrete ceiling, abit like a cellar.
Getting ready to close on a house the 2nd of next month. I really want to add an inspection out to the shop rather than remove the spare clean storage attic so I can fit a lift. I really like what you did but honestly would like to make it a bit wider with adjustable width metal pieces that lock onto/ into the front and to give me a bit wider area so I can stick some tools down there and have the width to do crap Like CV axles on my off road rig with plenty of space. I was also thinking about doing the stairs in the back but I honestly like them where you put them so you can if you need step up on them. So many hard decisions on the design. I really like yours and may just copy it 1-1 since it will be easy enough cheap enough and less work.
@@aaanton11 yea. Thats what im concerns about the roof clearance. We looking to make a building the workshop will be on the basement. We put in 10feets tall which is basic jet lift height is. But architect is having problem with getting the roof too high as it mean that we have to dig deeper and the entrance slope will be higher and slidding more downwards.
My neighbor when he was building his house and garage connected to the house, put in a pit, but it kept filling with water year after year, he hire a contractor, they didn't do it right, finally they just filled it in after spending thousands trying to waterproof it
Brilliant my dads got a pit also built himself , also always had BMW’s haha great for changing those control arms every other year on our shit English roads , great video ! Wish his had a socket and lights! May have to add that 😃😃
OUtstanding job, just gotta make sure ya keep it thoroughly covered up when this Insurance inspector comes around if he asks to see the garage...........
Update. started on 'fitting out' the pit, it was intentionally too deep so I can store a set of winter tyres and some tools in a fake floor. Noticed a massive mistake though, its too wide, the inner edge of the car tyres will only just clear the opening. Stupid mistake, I'm going to blame the builders but I know its my fault.
Good man. I'm starting mine next week and was looking some motivation and inspiration. I was going real basic but after seeing what you have done I think I will put a bit more effort into it. Pit Jack is a nice touch. BTW your boards support a car being driven over?
Thinking about building a garage with a pit, but I'm wondering if I will have to put the water drainage outside of the garage as deep as the pit will be maybe to avoid have it filled with water.. That would mean quite a bit of extra work.
Funnily enough, when I went to build my inspection pit, I had no end of people who told me to make sure the water table was well below the bottom of the pit or the pressure of water will lift your concrete basin right out of the garage floor like a champagne cork! I failed to see how that would work, especially if you’ve got it tied into the floor with reo bar? Some went on to cite even the Titanic saying, hark at the size and weight of it, and the ocean kept that aloft without difficulty! Fortunately for me, however the water table was well below the floor of the pit, even allowing me to put a Maori drain in it for when I slash a radiator. It’s worked a treat over the years.
Here is the test video of the lower half. It's on the boat now and made it out before they locked down Shandong. ruclips.net/video/muwvC5IoZDk/видео.html
Fair point, although most issues were around people welding and cutting with oxy acetylene, producing high amounts of carbon monoxide, I am far away from that, but if you were concerned a sensor can be fitted inside the pit, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@droge192 wait , arent you nit picking the nitpicker ? kinda Ironic , dont you think ? don't you have better things to do like doing something creative and not sticking your nose in a pile of S@#$
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Absolutely beautiful. One of the best I have seen. Your work has held up very well.
Thanks so much 😊
You may be able to replace the lights in the pit with LED lights. You'll get more light without the excess heat. Thanks for the video! I'd like to build an inspection pit in my garage on day.
Thanks for the tip! Definitely worth changing in the summer, I do like the heat in the winter 😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Fantastic job.
I regret not doing a pit when i was building my garage 10 years ago, now you have encouraged me . I am the exact same height as you as well !
Get the spade out 😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video, thanks for taking the time to explain how you made the pit.
You've inspired me to do something similar.
Great stuff, thanks for the comments 👍🏻🛠
55inch deep, 124inch long, 32inch wide
👍🏻thanks for the great imperial comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Excellent stuff young feller, many thanks! Your vid was my first port of call in researching this :)
Glad I could help! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
this pit is extremely luxury I love it!
Glad you like it! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I wonder what would be involved to create a downdraft system with a filter and grate so you can paint cars also.
A pipe and extractor fan, it could work, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Excellent idea
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great vid bro. Have four cars and do all my own work on them. You've definitely given me some inspiration to get moving on a pit. Been promising to make one for a long time. Not enough space for a lift and too old... oops I mean too wise to be laying on the wet ground outdoors.
Go for it! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hey, was the polythene the type used in building concrete foundations? Damp proof membrane?
just a good thick polythene, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Well done mate: great upload.
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Fantastic video. Great job. I feel inspired. 🙂Thanks.
You are so welcome! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Because of my love of working on automobiles, but being an American who was brought up using the imperial system of measurement, pretty much everything after the largest (typical) axle nut sizes, 38 mm,
I start to go dumb dumb. And if you start saying centimeter, I become even more dumb. 🤣
My edit : I’m sorry my friend, I completely forgot to comment on your garage pit…It is absolutely awesome !! Anyone who works on their own vehicles would love to have one of those in their own garage !
Great job !!
It is a great asset to the garage, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
[thank, you for you're video. this is what I always wanted to build . I, own a case Backhoe that I can dig it out and go from their. most of my friends told me that a pit is dangerous and is outlawed. but im. not going to be doing no welding or torch cuting. I'm. still going to build me a pit that way I don't have to lay down on the ground any more.]👍
Many garages still use pits, it's a great investment . Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
About halfway though a house build, the 'Lancia' room has an inspection pit. Some good ideas in the comments, looking for something practical to cover it, I was thinking about a roller blind idea but if someone walks on it ...... wont be good. Also trying to work out ways to move the car without driving it to gain better access.
I will be updating my pit covers to some aluminium checker plate panels with braces beneath for extra strength, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Really nice job, it’s my next (and last!) big project on my gaff, and what you’ve done is exactly what I have in mind… nice one!
Cheers for the help, I think I’ll take the same approach 😊✌️
I wouldn’t be without the pit it has been a fantastic asset over the years Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Looks good! I just done the same thing. Just not as fancy. Just posted my video. Thanks for the ideas.
Nice work! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I'm building one in our new double garage. I prefer to use an angle iron frame around the edge so that the load bearing down on the ends of the timber cover is actually on the walls rather than a lip sticking out, plus one less thing to smack your head on or funny bone when working under the car.
😂 a great addition to the workshop, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks for doing the video, I commented about this on one of your other vid's, great project 👍, bet it's paid for itself many times over.
It’s a great space to work, nothing worse than rolling around on your back on a dusty concrete floor, glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻👍🏻
Nice one, I'm impressed.
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
You did a great job very well made thanks for sharing 🦘👍
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
That's very cool 👍. I'm considering putting in a combination pit with a 2 post lift. I have lofty goals 🤣👍👍 but that was great information 👌👌.
You can do it! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Is it possible to dig up the whole floor area inside the garage? If possible what supports would I need? I’m guessing it can’t be good for weight distribution on the walls, I would make it a room under the floor with a concrete ceiling, abit like a cellar.
Anything is possible, but it would be a huge job, the garage footings would all need underpinning before excavation 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Nice job
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
So, did you not use any rebar then?
No, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Getting ready to close on a house the 2nd of next month. I really want to add an inspection out to the shop rather than remove the spare clean storage attic so I can fit a lift. I really like what you did but honestly would like to make it a bit wider with adjustable width metal pieces that lock onto/ into the front and to give me a bit wider area so I can stick some tools down there and have the width to do crap Like CV axles on my off road rig with plenty of space.
I was also thinking about doing the stairs in the back but I honestly like them where you put them so you can if you need step up on them. So many hard decisions on the design. I really like yours and may just copy it 1-1 since it will be easy enough cheap enough and less work.
Sounds a plan, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
So what happens to the tiles when you jack on them?
Nothing, they’re solid, thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I want to do this in my garage in Palm Springs CA
I would love to come and see it!! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
are there any disadvantage for using car pit vs using a jet lift? theres a budget but i dont see needs for jet lift.
Its all about the size of your garage, a lift is always better but you need roof clearance, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 yea. Thats what im concerns about the roof clearance. We looking to make a building the workshop will be on the basement. We put in 10feets tall which is basic jet lift height is. But architect is having problem with getting the roof too high as it mean that we have to dig deeper and the entrance slope will be higher and slidding more downwards.
My neighbor when he was building his house and garage connected to the house, put in a pit, but it kept filling with water year after year, he hire a contractor, they didn't do it right, finally they just filled it in after spending thousands trying to waterproof it
I used one huge piece of liner, folded it to fit, then build on top of it, being careful not to nick it, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
good video, greetings from Texas
Hello there Texas! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Absolutely brilliant
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I decided I’m going to do the same because I can’t install a hoist. If you can’t go up. You dig a hole and go under.
Great addition to any garage, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Jenuin: How did you get on?
tiled work pit? v nice sir. might do this to my dads, its lined with bare 6 inch block and is very dirty
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
thank you . all i needed to know . great video
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Do I need planning permission in uk
Not as far as I am aware, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 thanks
Isn't it a bit too shallow to work standing up?
Made to fit, if you are taller you will need to go deeper, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
he sits on a stool
Brilliant my dads got a pit also built himself , also always had BMW’s haha great for changing those control arms every other year on our shit English roads , great video ! Wish his had a socket and lights! May have to add that 😃😃
The lights and socket are so useful, thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻
OUtstanding job, just gotta make sure ya keep it thoroughly covered up when this Insurance inspector comes around if he asks to see the garage...........
😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Why’s that? What’s the worst they could say? Or do?
Update. started on 'fitting out' the pit, it was intentionally too deep so I can store a set of winter tyres and some tools in a fake floor. Noticed a massive mistake though, its too wide, the inner edge of the car tyres will only just clear the opening. Stupid mistake, I'm going to blame the builders but I know its my fault.
Enjoy the pit it will be great, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
CherylCold: Proverbs 26:27 “he who digs a pit will himself fall into it”!
Soundeffects from OpenTTD?
What sound effects, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
What did it all cost?
Mainly time, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Good man. I'm starting mine next week and was looking some motivation and inspiration. I was going real basic but after seeing what you have done I think I will put a bit more effort into it. Pit Jack is a nice touch. BTW your boards support a car being driven over?
The boards are for walking on not a car, good luck on the project, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
do you need any permit of the council?
Thinking about building a garage with a pit, but I'm wondering if I will have to put the water drainage outside of the garage as deep as the pit will be maybe to avoid have it filled with water.. That would mean quite a bit of extra work.
just line the pit with polythene no drainage needed, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I would place some jets in the pit and double use it as a jacuzi :D
Funnily enough, when I went to build my inspection pit, I had no end of people who told me to make sure the water table was well below the bottom of the pit or the pressure of water will lift your concrete basin right out of the garage floor like a champagne cork!
I failed to see how that would work, especially if you’ve got it tied into the floor with reo bar? Some went on to cite even the Titanic saying, hark at the size and weight of it, and the ocean kept that aloft without difficulty!
Fortunately for me, however the water table was well below the floor of the pit, even allowing me to put a Maori drain in it for when I slash a radiator. It’s worked a treat over the years.
Thx for sharing
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks for showing this, wanna come help me dig a hole? 4800mm X 2000 x 2000 deep. I'm installing a double decker car lift.
wow thats a swimming pool😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11They got my deposit last week... Now what did I just dig myself into?😳😱 ruclips.net/user/shortsXrY8VLdyh0M?feature=share
Here is the test video of the lower half. It's on the boat now and made it out before they locked down Shandong. ruclips.net/video/muwvC5IoZDk/видео.html
great job! like
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great job.
Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻
I don’t want to be “that guy,” but please talk about the danger of carbon monoxide and options to deal with that potentially deadly issue.
Fair point, although most issues were around people welding and cutting with oxy acetylene, producing high amounts of carbon monoxide, I am far away from that, but if you were concerned a sensor can be fitted inside the pit, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
A car lift about $1,200 and no issue with car going into hole, but what I know nothing
my garage roof is not high enough to take a lift, but it would be nice, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
yeah I was going to do the same but then I saw Jax Max Lifts
Cool, but some editing of the non-action moments would make the video better.
Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@droge192 wait , arent you nit picking the nitpicker ? kinda Ironic , dont you think ? don't you have better things to do like doing something creative and not sticking your nose in a pile of S@#$
The best.
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Genius
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Helpful video, but giving the depth in centimeters and your height in inches is pretty much purposefully putting up a obstruction 🙄
yes I am a fool, thanks for the observation and Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
it is not safe to have 220V in a ground PIT. Has to be 36 Volt and cordless power tools. Or professional 110V
Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Says who ?
WAWAW
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That is funny
Thanks for the great comments 😂👍🏻👍🏻