Shop Jib Cranes People Have Built

[Davo J]

I remember seeing you crane before George and I commented on it. I am going to copy it for another spot in my shed that needs one.

Ken
I was wondering who's cranes they where, thanks for updating us. Like Georges I am sure I have seen yours before, was it the Garage journal? As I am a member their as well.

Dave

 

[Frank Ford]

I may have the lightest duty one of all. It's a simple differential hoist I made for lightweight twisted chain. It runs on regular galvanized pipe hanging from my 9-foot ceiling, and spans the area between my lathe and mill so I can lift rotary table, lathe tailstock, vise, etc. I never use it for anything heavier, mostly because I never work on big stuff, and all of my items weigh less than a hundred pounds. It's a convenience and a back saver:



I have the hoist project photographed in detail:

http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/Projects/MiniHoist/minihoist.html

 

[David]

very nice Frank! Quality work for sure.

David

 

[4GSR]

Ken
I was wondering who's cranes they where, thanks for updating us. Like Georges I am sure I have seen yours before, was it the Garage journal? As I am a member their as well.

Dave

I had it posted on PM site, the one Nelson was banned from.