"rigger" writes:

Ignoramus16172 wrote:
On 3 Mar 2006 12:11:26 -0800, rigger wrote:

Steve B wrote:
"rigger" wrote in message

I do not want to get into a ****ing match between you guys, but I have
a chain hoist suspended on rafters, with a 4x6 across the rafters. I
lifted stuff up to 600 lbs with that one. This setup is not too far
from a supporting wall, it is not in the middle of the garage. That
adds some strength to it. It would not even creak.

i


Sounds like a good setup Iggy. I guess my experiences rigging and
insistance on the safety of my crews made me overreact to Steve's
offhand comments.

Sorry Steve, I guess I may have been a little harsh.

dennis
in nca


I've done 1400 lbs that way myself- used a spare 8x8 up above w/ a
couple more 8x8 cutoffs beneath as spreaders to get across ~10 2x6
rafters. Hoist was 3' or so from the wall. The rig didn't visibly flex
when the weight came on. But I'd hesitate to go much higher than
that...

Shucks I'd put 150# on an eyebolt- but would never dork around with
sistering 2x4's. Why bother when you can lag up 2x6's?

Gregm