[TheForge] bridge crane

[John Switzer]

I have considered a couple of gantry cranes on wheels.  They would be 
easier and much cheaper to build.  But they probably wouldn't be an even 
substitute.  So if I ave the choice I'll go with the bridge crane.  Of 
course there may be times I'll wish I had both.  Of course I have seen a 
gantry crane tip over with a 50# little giant hanging under it, scared us 
half to death but didn't hurt the hammer.

John


>A good friend of mine who runs a large shop has a couple of gantry
>cranes in the corners. Easy to build, much less complicated than a
>rolling bridge, and they work really well. Not quite the reach, though,
>of course. Just a tought.
>
>JRF
>
>--- John Switzer <switz at mindspring.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > I have the opportunity to build a new shop.  On the top of my wish
> > list is
> > a bridge crane.  Has anyone on the list ever built a bridge crane? is
> > it a
> > do it yourself project or should I just plan to hire it done?  The
> > building
> > will probably be 30 x 40 in the main shop area and it seems like a
> > 4000 lb
> > crane should be enough (2000 lb may be OK).  Any and all advise is
> > welcome.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> > John Switzer
> > Black Bear Forge
> > 7019 Burnt Mill rd
> > Beulah, CO 81023
> > (719) 485-3109
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> >
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John Switzer
7019 Burnt Mill Rd
Beulah, CO 81023
(719) 485-3109