[TheForge] Shop Cranes was (Yes you do need power)

[Jerry Frost]

Thanks for the link Bill.

I'd planned on installing a jib boom crane in the shop 
and looking at these drawings and specs I see it'll 
hoist up to 3 tns. without worry. I don't plan on 
lifting 3 tns. but it's better to have it and not need 
it than need it and not have it.

It's going to be a combination of wall and floor/post 
mounted. I reinforced the slab in front of the 
building's center arch and will anchor the top of the 
post by bolting it to the rafter beam of the arch. The 
post will get tied back to the arch's post in two 
places, one centered and one behind the top pivot 
point.

I knew I'd built in overkill but not how much.

Overkill is good. <grin>

Thanks again.

Frosty
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From: "Woolley" <wjec at verizon.net>


> What I like about this site is they do the 
> engineering for you.  Simple enough to build.  I like 
> these types.  I poured a 3x3x3' footing for the jib 
> crane when I poured my concrete floor but actually 
> prefer the wall mounted.
>
> http://www.wallacecranes.com/jibwall.htm
> http://www.wallacecranes.com/jibfloor.htm
>
> best,
> Bill Woolley
>
>