Colt Case Ingersoll Garden Tractors

Just installed a trolly hoist and spreader bar with 6' strap. Works great for the Ingersolls.

Very neat device, I like it!

That looks pretty handy!

I can a test to the handiness of that . You will love it. I have used one of these for years now . Found it in the barn after we moved in . lol Works great with the winch on the beam trolly .

Nicely done! I really like to have something like that at some point.

@TLD89 Get your self 2 shorter straps so you can pic the front end by the axle . You will thank me when you need to work underneath.

I always thought a jib crane would be handy in a shop. I’ve worked in some shops that had them. They swing in a radius so your not confined to be under the rail. A lot of my ideas are just ideas. Time flies and I’m getting to old to use them. Sometimes I say to myself I’m making a nice shop for someone else to work in. Harry

Harry wrote: ↑Sun Mar 19, 2023 10:14 am I always thought a jib crane would be handy in a shop. I’ve worked in some shops that had them. They swing in a radius so your not confined to be under the rail. A lot of my ideas are just ideas. Time flies and I’m getting to old to use them. Sometimes I say to myself I’m making a nice shop for someone else to work in. Harry

I had been looking for a jib crane for years for my shop. They were few and far between used or the ones I found were too big and expensive. I don't know why but recently there's been numerous nice, reasonable priced ones popping up on my Market Place feed. But now I don't have a big shop to put one in.

Jib cranes are really handy - perfect for getting something heavy off the floor and onto a work bench (I should look at the blueprints for my garage and see if it could be an option before we actually start construction) I often thought a "supersized" cherry picker would be handy - an extra foot or two of lift height would make it easier to get stuff on a bench...

Wow, that sure must be nice to have.

Is the rail made specifically for this purpose? It almost looks like door track.

Bob

thebuildist wrote: ↑Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:42 am Wow, that sure must be nice to have.

Is the rail made specifically for this purpose? It almost looks like door track.

Bob

Bob the rail is unistrut system. I bought rolling trolly that fit inside the u strut.

In a related note, I got my hoist installed in my new shed. 880# electric hoist on unistrut track. All implements can now be stored in the loft.
Up up and away

That is so neat @Ingersoll224 !

Thanks for sharing your photos @Ingersoll224 , Our garage plans include a second storey, I was discussing with how I could have workshop space upstairs and not have to haul everything up the steps...

@RoamingGnome It works really well. It's hard to see, but off the the right is my tiller attachment tucked under a shelf. When winter is done my snow caster will go up there.
I have been building through the winter. Down to siding and roof.

Certainly a project to be proud of. Harry

That's so neat and tidy. Really must give you great satisfaction of building the structure. I can't see if you have wheeled carts under the heavy stuff, but would be a back saver for sure. Outstanding results!

That is a very nice looking build! @Ingersoll224 How big is the footprint of your Shed? I like the way you are using the upper level for storage - makes me consider building one in addition to our garage...
We are hoping to start construction on house and garage this year - the garage plans should end up looking like this:
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Unfortunately where it is going still needs a lot of clearing and prep work...
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But first we have to sell house in the city so we can afford construction in the country...

Gerry, this is good motivation to get the bigger backhoe running so you can nicely clear that spot.

@Eugen - just waiting for "real" spring - we haven't been up there since last November, definitely got the itch to get going...

And fixing is high on the list of priorities this spring

@RoamingGnome village ordinances say I have to be under 200 sf to be 10' from lot line. I could go 1,200 sf if 20'+ off lot line. With our lot I could not make 20' work to go bigger. I am 12'-6" x 15' -11 1/2" to get me at 199.5 SF . 15' is height limit, and I think will be at 14'-10". I should have just enough room (by 1 1/2") inside to park my Mustang in the winter. I am still debating what goes in the attached garage in winter.

@Ingersoll224 That’s a great hoist setup! Great use of space! That car is awesome! More pictures please! I currently have a 2011 but I’d trade in a heartbeat! @RoamingGnome that garage plan really looks nice. That will be a great space to work in instead of always being in the “big sky garage”! I’m really excited for you guys. Am looking forward to your clearing and building adventures! Hopefully you can fix your big Case up good enough so you don’t need rain gear to drive it!

@Ingersoll224 Nice set up. \should serve you well.

Nice Mustang. Is it a 1966 ? My son has an 2006 V8 manual transmission Mustang.

Noel