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A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or
plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas.

I'm not sure I'd use a drum, unless I did some serious bracing to make
it more rigid. Drums without lids have little structural strength.

However, if you want a "bigger drum", seek a 55-gal "overpack" drum
for containing 55-gallon drums that have developed leaks.

They're big enough for the average man, supposing you put your tool
holsters on the outside.

LLoyd

"nick hull" wrote in message
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I'm building a portable elevator to mount on my tractor's 3-point hitch
so I can reach into trees, etc. It will be based on a Genie SuperLift
24 which is rated for 24' overhead lift 0f 640#. I want something small
and light and cheap, a 55 gal drum seems a little too small to hold me
with my tools. The actual lift will be limited to 20'

A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas. Incidentally, I have
an unlimited supply of bamboo if that could be used. Any suggestions
appreciated, I usually find good ideas here

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I've seen some mobile 3 wheeled single man elevators that the local shire
guys are using to prune street side trees. They dont have a basket as such,
just a waist sling + foot stand arrangement with a heavy canvas bag covering
the leg area.

I'm building a portable elevator to mount on my tractor's 3-point hitch
so I can reach into trees, etc. It will be based on a Genie SuperLift
24 which is rated for 24' overhead lift 0f 640#. I want something small
and light and cheap, a 55 gal drum seems a little too small to hold me
with my tools. The actual lift will be limited to 20'

A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas. Incidentally, I have
an unlimited supply of bamboo if that could be used. Any suggestions
appreciated, I usually find good ideas here

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/
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nick hull wrote:

I'm building a portable elevator to mount on my tractor's 3-point hitch
so I can reach into trees, etc. It will be based on a Genie SuperLift
24 which is rated for 24' overhead lift 0f 640#. I want something small
and light and cheap, a 55 gal drum seems a little too small to hold me
with my tools. The actual lift will be limited to 20'

A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas. Incidentally, I have
an unlimited supply of bamboo if that could be used. Any suggestions
appreciated, I usually find good ideas here

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/
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Metal is probably easier to work with (weld, etc.). But plastic, or
better yet fiberglass has its advantages in the event you accidentally
come in contact with power lines.

I'd be careful about cobbling something like this together and using it
on uneven ground. It doesn't take much to tip a relatively heavy vehicle
over if you aren't using outriggers. If your tires or suspension (I
realize its a tractor) are too soft and this gets started leaning, the
whole contraption could start rocking and fall over.

--
Paul Hovnanian
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Have gnu, will travel.

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"Paul Hovnanian P.E." wrote:

nick hull wrote:

I'm building a portable elevator to mount on my tractor's 3-point hitch
so I can reach into trees, etc. It will be based on a Genie SuperLift
24 which is rated for 24' overhead lift 0f 640#. I want something small
and light and cheap, a 55 gal drum seems a little too small to hold me
with my tools. The actual lift will be limited to 20'

A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas. Incidentally, I have
an unlimited supply of bamboo if that could be used. Any suggestions
appreciated, I usually find good ideas here

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/
** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **

Metal is probably easier to work with (weld, etc.). But plastic, or
better yet fiberglass has its advantages in the event you accidentally
come in contact with power lines.

I won't be working near power lines, but I like the lightness of
plastic/fiberglass

I'd be careful about cobbling something like this together and using it
on uneven ground. It doesn't take much to tip a relatively heavy vehicle
over if you aren't using outriggers. If your tires or suspension (I
realize its a tractor) are too soft and this gets started leaning, the
whole contraption could start rocking and fall over.

Should not be a problem since the lift will be vertical even on uneven
ground. Obviously it will be empty & lowered before moving the tractor.

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nick hull fired this volley in news:nhull-
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A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or
plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas.

I'm not sure I'd use a drum, unless I did some serious bracing to make
it more rigid. Drums without lids have little structural strength.

However, if you want a "bigger drum", seek a 55-gal "overpack" drum
for containing 55-gallon drums that have developed leaks.

They're big enough for the average man, supposing you put your tool
holsters on the outside.

A particularly good idea, especially since I have a spare overpack
unused

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nick hull fired this volley in news:nhull-
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A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or
plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas.

I'm not sure I'd use a drum, unless I did some serious bracing to make
it more rigid. Drums without lids have little structural strength.

Are you basing this on personal experience? This has not been my personal
experience, mind you I have cut less than a dozen drums in my life.

On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:07:42 +0900, "K Ludger"
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"nick hull" wrote in message
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I'm building a portable elevator to mount on my tractor's 3-point hitch
so I can reach into trees, etc. It will be based on a Genie SuperLift
24 which is rated for 24' overhead lift 0f 640#. I want something small
and light and cheap, a 55 gal drum seems a little too small to hold me
with my tools. The actual lift will be limited to 20'

A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas. Incidentally, I have
an unlimited supply of bamboo if that could be used. Any suggestions
appreciated, I usually find good ideas here

Free men own guns - www(dot)geocities(dot)com/CapitolHill/5357/
** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **


I've seen some mobile 3 wheeled single man elevators that the local shire
guys are using to prune street side trees. They dont have a basket as such,
just a waist sling + foot stand arrangement with a heavy canvas bag covering
the leg area.

That sounds like a "Brownie". A welding shop not too far
from me manufactures them. See:

http://www.goodfruit.com/adgallery/i...0%2350C0B1.jpg

or the same thing as a pdf:

http://www.goodfruit.com/pdf-ads/oct.../PhilBrown.pdf

Kind of a poor picture, but may give you some ideas...

They don't seem to have a website, I looked for one not too
long ago, unsuccessfully.

--
Leon Fisk
Grand Rapids MI/Zone 5b
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nick hull fired this volley in news:nhull-
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A sturdy drum bigger than the std 55 gal might work, metal or
plastic,
or even a wicker basket. I'm looking for ideas.

I'm not sure I'd use a drum, unless I did some serious bracing to
make it more rigid. Drums without lids have little structural
strength.

Are you basing this on personal experience? This has not been my
personal experience, mind you I have cut less than a dozen drums in
my
life.




Yeah, I have quite a lot of experience modifying drums for other uses.
I used to make for sale BBQ cookers on the old "two-barrel" concept.

Steel drums are actually more fragile when empty and lid-less than
plastic. Drums are made to be _filled_, and the lid rigidly attached,
not merely set on top -- either crimped on or clamped on. Without it,
it's basically a tin can with no lateral strength at the top, at all.

LLoyd

On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:07:51 -0600, nick hull wrote:

I'm building a portable elevator to mount on my tractor's 3-point hitch
so I can reach into trees, etc. It will be based on a Genie SuperLift
24 which is rated for 24' overhead lift 0f 640#. I want something small
and light and cheap, a 55 gal drum seems a little too small to hold me
with my tools. The actual lift will be limited to 20'

Weld a suitably sized frame from 25 or 30 mms quare tube with
marine ply ( or formply ) sides & base. Not particularly cheap but
you will have to make a suitable base to mount any ready made bucket
and a welded frame will be stronger and safer, plus tool
brackets/boxes can be welded on.

Alan