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08-11-2012 12:14 PM |
Topic tags/keywords: question As some of you know , I am rebuilding a Powermatic 60 jointer. I would like to hang it from my 10’ ceiling on a circular mount or may be on an arm from the wall so that I can pick a load, put it on my work table and then when finished put it back on the base. Did anyone of you built something like that? -- Bert |
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#1 posted 08-11-2012 01:30 PM |
Hi Bert |
#2 posted 08-11-2012 01:35 PM |
Hi Bert. http://www.hoistsdirect.com/ I’ve been reading about how muscles change with age. There can be plenty of muscle mass, but your nervous system gets wacked out so that 10 lbs feels like 20 or more. It takes a LOT more focus to lift the heavies. And the used up muscle takes longer to restore. Ibuprofen is my friend. Good luck and be safe. -- DanK All my life I've wanted to be someone. I see now I should have been more specific. |
#3 posted 08-11-2012 01:43 PM |
Hey Bert 63 you’re just a kid lol Better be safe than sorry go for it Bert. |
#4 posted 08-11-2012 01:46 PM |
I built something similar and like A1Jim says…….be careful you dont put to much load of the trusses/rafters. I put a steel I Beam from one side to the other supported on posts (with a footing) and could slide the hoist back and forth. -- "Good artists borrow, great artists steal”…..Picasso |
#5 posted 08-11-2012 02:16 PM |
Such a hoist would be good on a steel frame and track, or similar. But I would not fasten that to anything on the structure of a wood frame building. I use an engine hoist for lifting that stuff….to be sure it’s not nearly as handy as an overhead wench, but it still works fairly well (and it only cost $130). -- Our village hasn't lost it's idiot, he was elected to congress. |
#6 posted 08-11-2012 02:25 PM |
Bert, I have and use a shop crane from HF. They also have one rated for 2 tons. I am not certain if it would meet your needs or not, but it is cost effective, somewhat portable and will not strain your rafters/joists. I especially appreciate the portability factor, in that, I can use it to unload an item from my truck, set it on a dolly, then move the crane and item to my shop then lift the item off the dolly and set it in place. HTH -- Art |
#7 posted 08-11-2012 02:46 PM |
Art’s idea is the same one I had, except you would have to check the width on the cranes feet to make sure -- As ever, Gus-the 83 yr young apprentice carpenter |
#8 posted 08-11-2012 04:55 PM |
I don’t recommend using one of those electric hoists for this. I have a similar (smaller) electiric hoist and it lifts and lowers I bought a manual chain fall hoist and I get a lot more control If you intend to move machines a lot, I recommend you get an |
#9 posted 08-11-2012 05:08 PM |
I use an engine crane, cherry picker, for the things I can’t lift by hand. And when it’s not in use you can extend the boom fully and hang a hammock from it. -- See pictures on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/ And visit my Facebook page - facebook.com/MTEnterprises |
#10 posted 08-11-2012 05:51 PM |
I have the same shop crane as Art (AandCStyle) and have used it to lift every tool in my shop at least once. It even handled lifting my Hammer A3-31 off the pallet and held it in the air for me to add the mobile base to the bottom. I don’t use the shop crane very often because most of my stuff is on wheels, but when I do need it I’m very glad I have it. It has a pretty small foot print, and you could keep it outside in a shed if you wanted it totally out of the way while not in use (if you don’t use it often). Also as a safety precaution, whenever I lift anything major like that I just make sure someone else is in the garage with me, I just have this fear that something bad will happen and the machine will fall on me and pin me to the ground unable to call for help. A little fear is a good thing sometimes I think, prevents us from doing stupid things. -jeremy -- Easy to use end grain cutting board designer: http://www.1024studios.com/cuttingboard.html |
#11 posted 08-11-2012 09:56 PM |
I am not a fan of cherry pickers, I use one at work from time to time and IMO they suck. -- Bert |
#12 posted 08-11-2012 10:10 PM |
I may have the exact same unit. It’s been invaluable lifting my jointer/planer, bandsaw, and table saw onto their bases. Highly recommended. -- Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. |
#13 posted 08-11-2012 11:15 PM |
The main issue with cherry pickers is that they lift on and lower on an arc, not straight up and down. A hoist goes straight and down , this is why I prefer a hoist. -- Bert |
#14 posted 08-12-2012 12:06 AM |
If you double the cable on a hoist, it will slow the lifting to a more manageable speed. If you use a single cable, it is way too fast to be comfortable with. The double cable just about doubles the lifting weight too. |
#15 posted 08-12-2012 01:24 AM |
We use the engine lift others refer to. But the chain hoist is a great option, we used those all the time in the Navy. -- . |
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