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Chopper1

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Looking for everyones ideas on moving heavy items in the shop. Chain fall, hoist, trolley, dolly, etc....and any combination of the options...basically using whats between the ears instead of your back. Thanks
 
My shop is an UPSTAIRS room, that used to be an office for my wife. I really don't have any friends, other than guys I work with, and I hate asking for help....so, when i had me and me alone, to get an 800lb. Benchtop mill out of a truck, upstairs, and around into an "office" I built this gantry crane/trolley system, from bits from the scrapyard. That, along with a swing arm, and a winch I got the job done. It has worked for a couple other smaller pieces of equipment as well....and she said I bit off more than I could chew....20180610_121648.jpg
I got it up there with the swing arm, and worked it to my new shop with the crane/trolly....its all about mechanical advantage, when you roll solo!
 
Mostly use the backhoe. Mike
 
I use an engine hoist for the heavier lathe chucks, rotary table, etc. I made a shorter pair of legs for it so I can maneuver it closer in to the lathe. I've also used it many times for loading and unloading heavy items into and out of my truck and many other uses around the shop and garage. Even used it for it's intended purpose a few times :)

Ted
 
Yep got to go with the engine hoist. I have a 2000# capacity hoist and have used it to move and set everything from my old 3 in one bench machine to my latest lathe PM12x36t. I even used it to set a 50# air hammer although in a few peices, that weighs over 3000#. I live out in the country where my neighbors aren’t close and they usually aren’t available even if I know them. So all most every thing I do in the shop is by myself. The engine hoist has been invaluable to me, worth every cent.
Good luck
CH
 
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