Ignoramus26960 wrote:

On 2010-02-25, Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Feb 24, 9:04?pm, Ignoramus26960 ignoramus26...@NOSPAM.
26960.invalid wrote:
...
If there is a space for a lifting bolt, I could make a super long
lifting bolt so that I lift above the center of gravity. I am afraid
however, that my crane will not go as high.

I use an engine leveler as a spreader to lift bulky things like
appliances and an Atlas lathe.
http://www.supplierlist.com/photo_im...ler_500_kg.jpg
It will attach right to the load to gain a lot of height clearance
over diagonal sling straps.

I drilled the end of the shop crane's boom for a U bolt to gain more
useful headroom versus the hanging hook.

BTW, mine's 65 inches.

jsw

I have such a spreader and I used it. However, the total height of
slings/leveler/hook/chain plus the height of the Bridgep[ort will
likely exceed the capability of my crane.

I am pretty sure that I need to hire someone with a forklift or use
some help from some friends.

Series II also weight 5,500 lbs IIRC.

i

Fyi, I had a similar situation once that I worked around by elevating
the entire engine hoist on *solid* concrete blocks which allowed me to
lift the item, move the rest out from under and then lower the item down
to ground level.

On 2010-02-25, Pete C. wrote:

Ignoramus26960 wrote:

On 2010-02-25, Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Feb 24, 9:04?pm, Ignoramus26960 ignoramus26...@NOSPAM.
26960.invalid wrote:
...
If there is a space for a lifting bolt, I could make a super long
lifting bolt so that I lift above the center of gravity. I am afraid
however, that my crane will not go as high.

I use an engine leveler as a spreader to lift bulky things like
appliances and an Atlas lathe.
http://www.supplierlist.com/photo_im...ler_500_kg.jpg
It will attach right to the load to gain a lot of height clearance
over diagonal sling straps.

I drilled the end of the shop crane's boom for a U bolt to gain more
useful headroom versus the hanging hook.

BTW, mine's 65 inches.

jsw

I have such a spreader and I used it. However, the total height of
slings/leveler/hook/chain plus the height of the Bridgep[ort will
likely exceed the capability of my crane.

I am pretty sure that I need to hire someone with a forklift or use
some help from some friends.

Series II also weight 5,500 lbs IIRC.

i

Fyi, I had a similar situation once that I worked around by elevating
the entire engine hoist on *solid* concrete blocks which allowed me to
lift the item, move the rest out from under and then lower the item down
to ground level.

It is easier to pay someone $200 or some such. I have done a lot of
such stuff and at this weight, it becomes a nightmare,
esp. considering that I have a little slope in the concrete in front
of my garage.

i

On Feb 24, 7:13*pm, Ignoramus26960 ignoramus26...@NOSPAM.
26960.invalid wrote:
On 2010-02-25, Pete C. wrote:





Ignoramus26960 wrote:

On 2010-02-25, Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Feb 24, 9:04?pm, Ignoramus26960 ignoramus26...@NOSPAM.
26960.invalid wrote:
...
If there is a space for a lifting bolt, I could make a super long
lifting bolt so that I lift above the center of gravity. I am afraid
however, that my crane will not go as high.

I use an engine leveler as a spreader to lift bulky things like
appliances and an Atlas lathe.
http://www.supplierlist.com/photo_im...Leveler_500_kg....
It will attach right to the load to gain a lot of height clearance
over diagonal sling straps.

I drilled the end of the shop crane's boom for a U bolt to gain more
useful headroom versus the hanging hook.

BTW, mine's 65 inches.

jsw

I have such a spreader and I used it. However, the total height of
slings/leveler/hook/chain plus the height of the Bridgep[ort will
likely exceed the capability of my crane.

I am pretty sure that I need to hire someone with a forklift or use
some help from some friends.

Series II also weight 5,500 lbs IIRC.

i

Fyi, I had a similar situation once that I worked around by elevating
the entire engine hoist on *solid* concrete blocks which allowed me to
lift the item, move the rest out from under and then lower the item down
to ground level.

It is easier to pay someone $200 or some such. I have done a lot of
such stuff and at this weight, it becomes a nightmare,
esp. considering that I have a little slope in the concrete in front
of my garage.

i

You really need to move to one of those nice, small, farms out West of
Chicago. Maybe one with a real shop building with a concrete floor,
etc.

Paul

Ignoramus26960 wrote:

On 2010-02-25, Pete C. wrote:

Ignoramus26960 wrote:

On 2010-02-25, Jim Wilkins wrote:
On Feb 24, 9:04?pm, Ignoramus26960 ignoramus26...@NOSPAM.
26960.invalid wrote:
...
If there is a space for a lifting bolt, I could make a super long
lifting bolt so that I lift above the center of gravity. I am afraid
however, that my crane will not go as high.

I use an engine leveler as a spreader to lift bulky things like
appliances and an Atlas lathe.
http://www.supplierlist.com/photo_im...ler_500_kg.jpg
It will attach right to the load to gain a lot of height clearance
over diagonal sling straps.

I drilled the end of the shop crane's boom for a U bolt to gain more
useful headroom versus the hanging hook.

BTW, mine's 65 inches.

jsw

I have such a spreader and I used it. However, the total height of
slings/leveler/hook/chain plus the height of the Bridgep[ort will
likely exceed the capability of my crane.

I am pretty sure that I need to hire someone with a forklift or use
some help from some friends.

Series II also weight 5,500 lbs IIRC.

i

Fyi, I had a similar situation once that I worked around by elevating
the entire engine hoist on *solid* concrete blocks which allowed me to
lift the item, move the rest out from under and then lower the item down
to ground level.

It is easier to pay someone $200 or some such. I have done a lot of
such stuff and at this weight, it becomes a nightmare,
esp. considering that I have a little slope in the concrete in front
of my garage.

i

If you can get a forklift over for $200 that's not bad, however I got a
forklift (as in bought) for $300 and it is immensely useful

" wrote:

You really need to move to one of those nice, small, farms out West of
Chicago. Maybe one with a real shop building with a concrete floor,
etc.

No, go east to Indiana!

Wes
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